153 Flights Cancelled and 18 Diverted at Barcelona Airport Due to Extreme Weather

Residents are also advised to avoid being near rivers and flood drains while the Barcelona airport is filled with water, making it impossible to carry on with regular activities.

Valencia province has been hit the hardest by this natural disaster, mainly due to being informed about the horrific weather too late. This has caused distress among residents, and as a result, in a recent visit to Paiporta, flood victims expressed their frustration by throwing mud towards the Spanish royals, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia.

Authorities Ask Travellers to Check Their Flight Status Frequently to Avoid Unnecessary Trips to Airport

According to a press release by Spain’s airport operator Aena, travellers should check their flight status as the number of cancelled and diverted flights constantly increases.

The chances for these cancellations to continue are high, considering that water has been pouring through the airport, into the terminal and into the runways, indicating that the airport is also flooded.

The same has informed that 18 flights have been diverted, eight of them being to Seville airport. These are some of the diverted flights:

Flights from Bilbao, Paris, and Vienna were diverted to Jerez.
Flights from Gran Canaria and Vienna were diverted to Faro.
Flights from Bergamo and Frankfurt were diverted to Malaga-Costa del Sol.
A flight from Istanbul was diverted to AS Madrid-Barajas.

Travel Insurance Can Save You From Additional Expenses in Emergent Cases

It is always advisable to purchase travel insurance when travelling abroad. By purchasing travel insurance, you can protect yourself from unexpected expenses, which can sometimes be expensive.

Travel insurance protects you even in natural disasters, which is the case with floods. Schengen visa insurance requirements must ensure the holder’s coverage of up to €30,000 and that it is valid in all Schengen Area countries, including Spain.

In addition, it is crucial for the travel insurance to be valid during the whole stay in the Schengen Area, and in cases of emergencies, it covers hospitalisation and medical evacuation.