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Dublin Live
30-06-2025
- Dublin Live
Airport chaos for Irish holidaymakers as all flights grounded in Turkey spot after raging wildfire breaks out
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Irish holidaymakers have been affected as a Turkish airport suspends all flights while fire crews tackle an out-of-control wildfire. Adnan Menderes Airport, serving the coastal city of Izmir, has halted all departures and arrivals. Aer Lingus Flight EI 799, scheduled to leave for dublin-airport>Dublin Airport at 10:20pm last night, was cancelled. A SunExpress Airlines flight to Dublin took off earlier in the day, before the wildfires began. Another flight from Dublin Airport, operated by SunExpress Airlines, was expected to land at Adnan Menderes Airport but was delayed by two and a half hours. Flights to Istanbul, London Stansted, Copenhagen in Denmark, Cologne in Germany and Sofia in Bulgaria are also affected. It remains unclear when normal operations will resume, reports the Irish Mirror. Some incoming flights have been redirected to nearby airports, according to Turkiye Today. (Image: Suleyman Elcin/Anadolu via Getty Images) The publication reports that officials expect operations to recommence once the fire is under control. The fire erupted on the borders of Menderes and Seferihisar districts of Izmir yesterday. Photographs from the scene show towering flames as the fire spreads. Firefighters are battling the blaze from both the air and ground. Firefighting teams, including two planes, one helicopter, three water tenders, and a water supply vehicle from the Izmir Regional Directorate of Forestry, were dispatched to the area. They were also joined by the municipal fire brigade. (Image: Lokman Ilhan/Anadolu via Getty Images) The cause of the fire remains unknown at this stage. Turkish media reports indicate that 455 families were evacuated this weekend due to another wildfire which broke out on the outskirts of Izmir and quickly spread to the forest. Earlier this week, there were other fires in the area which disrupted travel, prompted evacuations, and triggered a broad emergency response. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice . For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage .
Wales Online
30-06-2025
- Wales Online
Turkey airport grounds all flights as out of control wildfire traps tourists
Turkey airport grounds all flights as out of control wildfire traps tourists No flights could land at or take off from Adnan Menderes Airport, which serves the coastal city of Izmir, for several hours Flames rise from a forest area after a wildfire broke out in Seferihisar district, Izmir, Turkey on June 29, 2025 (Image: Anadolu via Getty Images ) Turkey's Adnan Menderes Airport, serving the coastal city of Izmir, suspended all flights as firefighters tackled a wildfire that was raging out of control. No flights were able to land or take off for several hours, with the departure board showing all evening flights either suspended or cancelled. Among these was a Sun Express Airlines flight scheduled to depart from London Stansted at 7.20pm local time (5.20pm BST) on Sunday, June 29, along with flights to Istanbul, Copenhagen, Cologne and Sofia. Flights slowly began to resume just before 10pm local time. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here The arrivals board also indicated that incoming flights were either suspended or cancelled, affecting both domestic flights within Turkey and international flights from cities including Newcastle, Brussels and Dublin, reports the Mirror. A view of Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (Image: Anadolu via Getty Images ) Some inbound flights were diverted to nearby airports, according to Turkiye Today. Article continues below Officials have stated that normal operations are expected to resume once the fire is under control. The blaze erupted on the borders of Menderes and Seferihisar districts of Izmir, with photographs from the scene showing towering flames as the fire spreads. Firefighters battled the inferno from both the air and ground. The forest fire that broke out on the borders of Menderes and Seferihisar districts of Izmir was being tackled by air and land (Image: Anadolu via Getty Images ) Firefighting teams including two planes, a helicopter, three water tankers, and a water supply vehicle from the Izmir Regional Directorate of Forestry were mobilised to tackle the blaze. The municipal fire brigade also joined the effort. The origin of the fire is yet to be determined. Turkish media are reporting that 455 families were forced to flee their homes this weekend after another wildfire erupted on the edge of Izmir, spreading rapidly towards the forest. Additional fires earlier in the week caused travel disruptions, evacuations, and sparked a comprehensive emergency response. The General Directorate of Forestry has reported at least eight significant fires across Turkey between June 24 and June 25, many attributed to agricultural practices, improper rubbish disposal, or other man-made factors. Reports indicate that the most severe fire ignited at half-past twelve on June 25 in the forested reaches of Izmir's Aliağa district. Propelled by strong winds, the flames advanced menacingly towards inhabited areas. Article continues below An airport representative announced: "Due to the forest fire in Izmir's Gaziemir district and adverse weather conditions, including strong winds, Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport was temporarily closed to air traffic as of 16:00 local time. "Some incoming flights were diverted to alternate airports during the closure. Following the NOTAM [meaning notice to airmen], the runway has re-opened and the first flight, PC 1864 to Ercan, has successfully departed at 21:50 local time. Flight operations are gradually returning to normal."
Metro
30-06-2025
- Metro
Latest travel advice for Turkey as wildfires rage near popular tourist resort
Blazing wildfires have sparked travel chaos in Turkey, days after flights were cancelled and airspace was closed across the Middle East following Israel's attack on Iran. All flights at Adnan Menderes Airport, which serves the popular coastal city of Izmir, were grounded on Sunday around 4pm local time. The departure board showed a list of suspended and cancelled routes, including several on Sun Express Airlines, Turkish Airlines and the Irish carrier Aer Lingus. Turkey's golden beaches and ancient cities are some of the most popular choices for UK holidaymakers. The country spanning Europe and Asia clocked 4.43 million visits from British tourists in 2024, with many drawn to coastal hotspots like Bodrum and Marmaris as well as the sprawling streets of Istanbul. But now, travellers are looking at the map with concern over whether it is safe to travel there this summer. Fuel your wanderlust with our curated newsletter of travel deals, guides and inspiration. Sign up here. Fires are raging on across Izmir Province, on Turkey's Mediterranean west coast. Photos on X and Instagram showed clouds of smoke over Izmir, as the sky turned orange with flames in an apocalyptic scene. The UK Foreign Office has not advised against travelling to Turkey, and you can rest assured that most regions are safe and tourist-friendly. The FCDO has not yet addressed the wildfires, but if it does, we'll update this article. In terms of regional tensions in the Middle East, while Turkey has not been affected by the current conflict, the UK has been warning against all travel to within 10km of the border with Syria for many years. As it stands, nine countries are on the Foreign Office's 'do not travel list'. You can find the full list here. Unrelated to the strikes by Israel and Iran, Turkey has made headlines in recent days after two hot air balloons filled with tourists crashed to the ground in the world-famous Cappadocia region. One person was killed and at least a dozen injured after a balloon carrying Indonesian tourists made a hard landing near the village of Karataş. The Foreign Office has not advised against travel to Turkey. Because of this, there is no prospect of being able to cancel a trip for a full refund. Travel insurance is unlikely to help, either. Insurers will argue there is no reason not to go. As Grant Winter, compliance officer at specialist travel insurance provider Goodtogo, tells Metro: 'No airline is obligated to refund you for a flight you choose not to take.' So, if you choose not to travel, you're likely to lose some – or even all – of your money. A scorching heatwave is sweeping southern Europe just as the summer holiday season begins. A blaze broke out in Aude, near the French city of Toulouse, on Sunday, ravaging some 400 hectares of land. Authorities believe the fire was caused by a poorly extinguished barbecue, and a suspect has been arrested. It was a similar story on the Greek island of Chios last week, where a wildfire tore through 11,000 acres of bush and pasture land. A housekeeper was arrested for unintentional arson after witnesses allegedly saw her drop a cigarette. Elsewhere on the continent, Spain, Portugal and Italy are sweltering through temperatures of well over 40°C. Hot air from North Africa, which is spreading across the Balkans to the continent's most popular tourist destinations, is contributing to soaring temperatures. Several Italian regions, including Sicily and Liguria, have introduced bans on outdoor work during the hottest hours of the day. In the wake of Israel's attack on Iran on June 13, and the US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites that followed, flights were cancelled and airspaces closed. On social media, anxious travellers voiced concern about the violence spilling over to Cyprus, Jordan and UAE hotspots such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The situation has calmed since last week, but in an update on the Foreign Office pages for several destinations, the UK continues to warn that 'ongoing hostilities' have the potential to 'deteriorate quickly'. They are: The UAE (including Dubai and Abu Dhabi) Qatar Kuwait Bahrain Oman Saudi Arabia Meanwhile for Jordan, the Foreign Office reiterates the risk of ongoing hostilities in the region between Iran and Israel. It says travellers should monitor local news channels and follow the instructions of local authorities. If you hear air raid sirens, the guidance says you should take shelter and stay away from windows. Before you travel, the Foreign Office advises you to contact your airline and, if you have one, your travel insurer. Meanwhile in Cyprus, which is just 472km from Israel and Palestine, people have described seeing streaks of light crossing the night sky over the island. More Trending Some said they believed they had witnessed missile interception from Larnaca, but the blurry, low-resolution video shared in the post was impossible to verify. Regardless, the UK Foreign Office has not issued an official warning suggesting that Cyprus is unsafe for visitors. Current guidance reads: 'Ongoing hostilities in the region and between Israel and Iran could escalate quickly and pose security risks for the wider region.' The Foreign Office advises travellers already on the island to monitor local and international media for updates, and follow the instructions of local authorities. MORE: Map shows where UK set to reach 34C in record temperatures this week MORE: Victims lose hundreds of thousands of pounds to holiday scam MORE: 'Death to America' chants ring out at funerals for Iranian military commanders
Irish Daily Mirror
29-06-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Irish holiday goers impacted after Turkey airport grounds all flights
Irish holiday goers have been impacted after an airport in Turkey grounded all flights as fire crews work to battle a wildfire raging out of control. No flights are departing or taking off from Adnan Menderes Airport, which serves the coastal city of Izmir. Aer Lingus Flight EI 799 was due to depart at 10:20pm for passengers heading to Dublin Airport, but has since been cancelled. An earlier flight to Dublin by SunExpress Airlines departed this afternoon, prior to the wildfires. Another SunExpress Airlines flight is due to land at Adnan Menderes Airport from Dublin Airport, but this has been delayed by two and a half hours. Other flights to Istanbul, London Stansted, Copenhagen in Denmark, Cologne in Germany and Sofia in Bulgaria. Currently, it is not clear when flights will resume. Some inbound flights were diverted to nearby airports, reported Turkiye Today. According to the publication, officials said operations are expected to resume once the fire is brought under control. The fire broke out on the borders of Menderes and Seferihisar districts of Izmir today. Photos taken in the area show huge flames rising as the fire spreads. Firefighters are trying to battle the blaze by air and land. Firefighting teams including two planes, one helicopter, three water tenders, and a water supply vehicle from the Izmir Regional Directorate of Forestry were dispatched to the area. They were also joined by the municipal fire brigade. The cause of the fire remains unknown at this stage. According to reports in Turkish media, 455 families were evacuated this weekend due to another wildfire which broke out on the outskirts of Izmir and quickly spread to the forest. There were also other fires in the area earlier this week which disrupted travel, prompted evacuations, and triggered a broad emergency response.
