Severe storm forces multiple flight diversions at Heraklion Airport, Crete
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- Strong winds, poor visibility and thunderstorms disrupted landings at Heraklion Airport on Friday evening, prompting the diversion of 13 flights, including six from Germany, to alternate airports within two hours.
- The German Foreign Office issued a severe weather warning for Crete, citing heavy rain, thunderstorms and stormy winds, while floods, landslides and road closures affected several regions of the island; only six flights managed to land at Heraklion between 18:30 and 20:30.
Why it matters
The diversions illustrate how adverse weather can quickly impact airline schedules and airport capacity, requiring rapid re‑routing and coordination across carriers and control towers.
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