Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) is facing one of its most challenging starts to the year with wintry weather conditions and snow significantly hampering efforts to operate effectively.
On January 6, 2026, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport warned customers that persistent bad weather means that only limited air traffic is possible to and from the global aviation hub.
And there appears to be no respite with the airport additionally advising passengers that the wintry conditions are expected to continue, causing disruptions to the flight schedule over the coming days.
According to the British Met Office, snow is predicted to fall at Amsterdam Schiphol on January 7, 2026, before easing on January 8, 2025.
The airport said that its snow crews have been working “around the clock to keep the runways clear, and aircraft are being carefully de-iced to ensure everyone can travel safely”.
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— Sebastiaan Bartelds (@SBartelds) January 6, 2026
Passengers who are due to fly today are being advised to contact the airline they are flying with before traveling to the airport.
In an update from KLM Royal Dutch Airlines shortly before midday the carrier said: “Severe winter weather, including snow and strong winds, is currently disrupting flights at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. We understand this is stressful, and we are doing everything possible to help you reach your destination.”
KLM added: “Due to limited capacity across airlines, crew scheduling adjustments, and operational constraints caused by the weather, rebooking is taking longer than usual. Please be assured that our teams are working around the clock to get you to your destination as soon as possible.”
How many flights have been cancelled?
According to flightradar24, over 400 flights have been cancelled today and 171 have already been cancelled on January 7, 2025, although this could rise.
The flight monitoring service said that across six days (including tomorrow) starting on January 2, 2026, around 2,597 flights have so far been cancelled.