Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Severe weather, including heavy rain and gusty winds, has caused over 1,400 delays and cancellations at major Australian airports, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth, disrupting operations for Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Singapore Airlines.
Key Airports Impacted by Weather
Weather-related disruptions have affected airports across Australia, with domestic flights experiencing the most significant impact. The following airports reported considerable delays and cancellations:
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
Sydney Kingsford Smith, Australia’s busiest airport, faced 415 delays and 61 cancellations due to the weather, which affected flight operations. Qantas led the disruptions, with 118 delays and 17 cancellations, while Virgin Australia followed with 82 delays and 26 cancellations. Jetstar experienced 83 delays, and QantasLink saw 41 delays along with 14 cancellations. The weather conditions, including reduced visibility and gusty winds, particularly impacted long-haul and international flights, causing operational backlogs throughout the day.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport experienced 291 delays and 29 cancellations. Jetstar bore the brunt, facing 84 delays. Virgin Australia reported 81 delays and 14 cancellations, while Qantas had 71 delays and 13 cancellations. QantasLink faced 20 delays and 9 cancellations. These disruptions were mainly caused by the weather, which affected regional and international flights alike. Passengers were urged to check for updates on their flight statuses.
Brisbane Airport
Brisbane Airport recorded 209 delays and 14 cancellations, with Virgin Australia seeing 66 delays and 4 cancellations, and Qantas reporting 45 delays and 6 cancellations. Jetstar had 41 delays, and Air New Zealand faced 5 delays along with 2 cancellations. The relatively mild weather conditions, including rain and winds, created delays in both domestic and international services. Travelers were advised to check their flight status regularly for rescheduling options.
Perth International Airport
At Perth International Airport, 110 delays and 4 cancellations were reported. Qantas experienced 20 delays and 1 cancellation, while Jetstar faced 9 delays. Regional Express Airlines had 10 delays, and Virgin Australia had 22 delays. The delays were largely due to gusty winds that affected take-offs and landings, particularly for domestic services. However, despite the weather disruptions, the airport continued to operate with minimal impact.
Adelaide International Airport
Adelaide International Airport saw 57 delays and 7 cancellations. Virgin Australia had 12 delays and 4 cancellations, while Jetstar reported 17 delays. QantasLink had 3 delays, and Alliance Airlines reported 1 delay. Although the weather wasn’t extreme, slower turnaround times and operational adjustments caused these delays, particularly affecting Jetstar and Virgin Australia.
Gold Coast Airport
Gold Coast Airport reported 69 delays and 2 cancellations. Virgin Australia faced 31 delays and 1 cancellation, while Jetstar recorded 28 delays. Qantas had 3 delays and 1 cancellation. The weather primarily affected flights traveling between Sydney and Melbourne, with Virgin Australia and Jetstar most impacted. Passengers were advised to check their flight statuses for real-time updates.
Cairns International Airport
Cairns International Airport recorded 40 delays, but no cancellations. Virgin Australia had 14 delays, Jetstar reported 11 delays, and QantasLink had 4 delays. The weather conditions led to some disruptions, but the airport managed to avoid cancellations. Travelers were encouraged to remain updated on their flight statuses.
Hobart International Airport
Hobart International Airport saw 22 delays and 5 cancellations. Jetstar had 10 delays, and Virgin Australia reported 6 delays and 2 cancellations. QantasLink and Qantas also faced delays, but there was no significant impact on operations beyond the minor disruptions caused by the weather.
Canberra International Airport
Canberra International Airport faced 26 delays and 8 cancellations. QantasLink reported 12 delays and 4 cancellations, while Virgin Australia had 5 delays. Qantas had 2 delays, and Jetstar recorded 3 delays and 2 cancellations. The disruptions were attributed to weather-related issues, primarily affecting domestic flights.
Launceston Airport
Launceston Airport experienced 26 delays and no cancellations. Jetstar had 9 delays, QantasLink faced 6 delays, and Virgin Australia had 4 delays. Despite the delays, operations continued with minimal disruptions, and no cancellations were reported.
Newcastle Airport
Newcastle Airport had 21 delays and no cancellations. Jet2 reported 2 delays, easyJet faced 2 delays, and Ryanair had 1 delay. Eastern Airways, KLM, and Loganair also experienced delays. Despite these delays, the airport was able to operate smoothly with no cancellations.
Maroochydore/Sunshine Coast Airport
Maroochydore/Sunshine Coast Airport reported 20 delays with no cancellations. Jetstar had 9 delays, Virgin Australia had 5 delays, and Qantas had 6 delays. Weather-related delays occurred, but no cancellations were necessary.
Broome International Airport
Broome International Airport saw 7 delays and no cancellations. Network Aviation had 4 delays, while Qantas had 1 delay. The weather caused minimal disruptions, and operations were largely unaffected.
Avalon Airport
Avalon Airport recorded 8 delays and no cancellations. Jetstar had all 8 delays, but there were no cancellations. The weather caused minor delays, but the situation was manageable.
Alice Springs Airport
Alice Springs Airport had 8 delays and no cancellations. Virgin Australia reported 5 delays, QantasLink had 1 delay, and Virgin Australia experienced 2 delays. The delays were minimal and caused slight adjustments to departure schedules.
Mackay Airport
Mackay Airport reported 8 delays and no cancellations. Jetstar had 2 delays, Qantas had 1 delay, Alliance Airlines had 2 delays, and Virgin Australia had 3 delays. Although the delays were not significant, they caused minor inconvenience for passengers.
Townsville International / RAAF Airport
Townsville International Airport recorded 21 delays and no cancellations. Jetstar had 5 delays, Qantas had 3 delays, QantasLink had 4 delays, Alliance Airlines had 4 delays, and Virgin Australia had 5 delays. The weather caused delays, particularly for regional airlines, but there were no cancellations.
Following Are the Flight Delays and Cancellations Reported Across Major Australian Airports Today
Sydney Airport
- Total Delays: 415
- Total Cancellations: 61
- Major airlines impacted:
- Virgin Australia: 26 cancellations (16%) and 82 delays (51%)
- Qantas: 17 cancellations (6%) and 118 delays (46%)
- QantasLink: 14 cancellations (15%) and 41 delays (44%)
- Jetstar: 83 delays (50%)
- Other airlines include: American Airlines, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, and more.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
- Total Delays: 291
- Total Cancellations: 29
- Major airlines impacted:
- Virgin Australia: 14 cancellations (8%) and 81 delays (48%)
- Qantas: 13 cancellations (6%) and 71 delays (33%)
- Jetstar: 84 delays (51%)
- Other airlines include: QantasLink, Air New Zealand, and Singapore Airlines.
Brisbane Airport
- Total Delays: 209
- Total Cancellations: 14
- Major airlines impacted:
- Qantas: 6 cancellations (3%) and 45 delays (25%)
- Virgin Australia: 4 cancellations (2%) and 66 delays (39%)
- Jetstar: 41 delays (50%)
- Other airlines include: Air New Zealand, QantasLink, and Philippine Airlines.
Perth International Airport
- Total Delays: 110
- Total Cancellations: 4
- Major airlines impacted:
- Virgin Australia: 3 cancellations (2%) and 22 delays (16%)
- Qantas: 1 cancellation (1%) and 28 delays (40%)
- Jetstar: 11 delays (40%)
- Other airlines include: AirAsia, Batik Air, and Malaysia Airlines.
Adelaide International Airport
- Total Delays: 57
- Total Cancellations: 7
- Major airlines impacted:
- Virgin Australia: 4 cancellations (10%) and 12 delays (30%)
- Qantas: 2 cancellations (12%) and 3 delays (18%)
- Jetstar: 17 delays (41%)
- Other airlines include: Regional Express Airlines and Alliance Airlines.
Gold Coast Airport
- Total Delays: 69
- Total Cancellations: 2
- Major airlines impacted:
- Virgin Australia: 1 cancellation (2%) and 31 delays (67%)
- Qantas: 1 cancellation (9%) and 9 delays (81%)
- Jetstar: 28 delays (43%)
Cairns International Airport
- Total Delays: 40
- Total Cancellations: 0
- Major airlines impacted:
- Virgin Australia: 14 delays (63%)
- Jetstar: 11 delays (26%)
- Qantas: 4 delays (30%)
Hobart International Airport
- Total Delays: 22
- Total Cancellations: 5
- Major airlines impacted:
- Virgin Australia: 6 delays (42%) and 2 cancellations (14%)
- Qantas: 2 delays (22%) and 1 cancellation (11%)
- Jetstar: 10 delays (47%)
Canberra International Airport
- Total Delays: 26
- Total Cancellations: 8
- Major airlines impacted:
- Qantas: 4 cancellations (11%) and 2 delays (5%)
- QantasLink: 4 cancellations (16%) and 12 delays (36%)
- Jetstar: 3 delays (50%)
Launceston Airport
- Total Delays: 26
- Total Cancellations: 0
- Major airlines impacted:
- Jetstar: 9 delays (75%)
- Qantas: 3 delays (33%)
- Virgin Australia: 4 delays (50%)
Newcastle Airport
- Total Delays: 21
- Total Cancellations: 0
- Major airlines impacted:
- Blue Islands: 2 delays (66%)
- Cityjet: 2 delays (100%)
- Ryanair: 2 delays (15%)
Maroochydore/Sunshine Coast Airport
- Total Delays: 20
- Total Cancellations: 0
- Major airlines impacted:
- Jetstar: 9 delays (60%)
- Qantas: 5 delays (83%)
- Virgin Australia: 6 delays (60%)
Broome International Airport
- Total Delays: 7
- Total Cancellations: 0
- Major airlines impacted:
- Network Aviation: 4 delays (57%)
- Qantas: 1 delay (50%)
Avalon Airport
- Total Delays: 8
- Total Cancellations: 0
- Major airlines impacted:
Alice Springs Airport
- Total Delays: 8
- Total Cancellations: 0
- Major airlines impacted:
- Qantas: 5 delays (62%)
- Virgin Australia: 2 delays (100%)
Mackay Airport
- Total Delays: 8
- Total Cancellations: 0
- Major airlines impacted:
- Jetstar: 2 delays (100%)
- Virgin Australia: 3 delays (30%)
Townsville International Airport / RAAF
- Total Delays: 21
- Total Cancellations: 0
- Major airlines impacted:
- Jetstar: 5 delays (62%)
- Qantas: 3 delays (27%)
Impact of Weather-Related Disruptions
Despite the relatively mild weather conditions, the combination of light rain, gusty winds, and reduced visibility created challenges at major Australian airports. These weather factors led to delays, particularly for airlines operating regional and long-haul flights. The weather also impacted flight paths, causing congestion and further delays. Passengers were encouraged to stay connected with airlines for real-time updates and to monitor any schedule changes.
Airline Responses to the Disruptions
Airlines such as Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia responded by offering flexible rebooking policies, waiving change fees, and providing passengers with alternative flight options where possible. Many airlines have been actively working to accommodate affected travelers, with customer service teams available to assist with rebooking and further inquiries. Airlines continue to prioritize passenger comfort and recovery, aiming to return flight schedules to normal as soon as possible.
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