A popular European Airport has been closed until the end of the year, resulting in the cancellation or diversion of flights.
Nearly 35 million people travelled through the Paris Orly Airport last year.
It is one of two airports serving Paris, and is 13km south of the capital, providing transport links for other surrounding areas too.
However, the airport will see one of its runways closed until the end of 2026 due to refurbishment works.
Paris Orly Airport flights cancelled due to runway closure
Paris Orly Airport’s Runway 4 will be closed until December 17.
It will mean the cancellation or diversion of around 3,000 flights, with 750 affected each month.
EasyJet confirmed it has been asked to cancel flights between August 10 and October 24.
Flights to and from the UK, including services from Newcastle, Gatwick, London, Edinburgh and more, will be affected.
In an official statement on the airport’s website, it says: "During the work on the runway at Paris-Orly, some flights will be transferred to Paris-Charles de Gaulle from August 10 to December 17 2026.
"Before you travel, check the flight information provided by Paris Aéroport and view real-time updates on your departure or arrival terminal."
Other airlines impacted by the runway closure include Air Algérie, KM Malta Airlines, RAM, Pegasus, Iberia, and Tunisair.
The improvement works will include renovating the pavements, upgrading lighting, and improving the aircraft stands.
EasyJet has confirmed that passengers have been offered alternative flights.
Paris-Orly and Paris Charles de Gaulle airports are on opposite sides of the city, with travel between the two taking about 45 minutes by car or just over an hour by train.
Spanish and Beligum airports due to close for works
Passengers travelling to Almería Airport have also been warned of an upcoming closure.
The Spanish Airport will shut down for six days in February 2028 to allow for runway upgrades, resulting in the cancellation of all flights.
The closure is part of a wider 19-month renovation project costing €29 million (£24.8 million), marking the first major runway work at Almería Airport in two decades.
During the project, night-time restrictions will also be in place, affecting flights between 10.45pm and 7.10am.
The airport serves approximately 800,000 passengers annually, with UK travellers making up 55 to 70% of its total traffic.
In addition, Brussels South Charleroi Airport in Belgium, the country’s second busiest airport, will see works take place from August 15 to October 31.
Similarly to Almería, it will shut as part of a £43 million (€50 million) redevelopment project, with a planned reopening date on November 1.
Airport authorities said the 11-week closure will allow engineers to carry out the most extensive infrastructure work in the airport's history, including a complete reconstruction of its 3,200-metre runway.
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It is expected to have a big impact on passengers, with Charleroi Airport handling 11.2 million travellers during 2025.
More than two million passengers are expected to be affected by the closure, with Ryanair and Wizz Air flights among the airlines affected.
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