Dublin Airport Flights Cancelled Amid Storm Hernando Disruptions

Dublin Airport is experiencing significant flight disruptions as Storm Hernando batters the east coast of the United States. As of Monday, February 23, 2026, at least 13 flights to and from Dublin have been cancelled, impacting travel plans for hundreds of passengers.

Storm Hernando Causes Transatlantic Travel Chaos

The cancellations are a direct result of severe weather conditions caused by Storm Hernando, a major winter storm bringing heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions of the US MSN. The National Weather Service in the United States has warned of potentially “impossible travel conditions” and power outages DublinLive.

Affected Flights and Destinations

Dublin Airport has confirmed that seven outbound flights to the US and six inbound flights have been cancelled so far RTÉ. Specifically impacted destinations include:

• John F. Kennedy International Airport (New York)
• Newark Liberty International Airport (New Jersey)
• Boston Logan International Airport
• Shannon Airport (Aer Lingus flight to Boston cancelled)

The cancelled outbound flights include Delta Airlines flights to New York JFK (10:45 am) and Aer Lingus flights to New York JFK (11:15 am and 4:40 pm). United Airlines flight to Newark (9:30 am), Delta Air Lines (11:30 am) and Aer Lingus flights to Boston (11:40 am and 4:45 pm) are also cancelled Irish Times.

Passenger Advice

Passengers scheduled to travel to or from the affected US cities are strongly advised to check with their airlines for the latest flight status updates before travelling to the airport DublinLive. Dublin Airport is also providing updates via its official X (formerly Twitter) account.

Widespread US Flight Cancellations

The impact of Storm Hernando extends far beyond Dublin, with over 5,000 flights cancelled across the United States on February 23, 2026 Irish Times. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has declared a state of emergency and implemented travel restrictions to facilitate snow removal efforts RTÉ.