Jersey Airport flights diverted for second night by drone activity

Since 30 Oct 2026 · Checked 3 Nov 2026, 17:01 UTC

As of 2 November, illegal drone activity near Jersey Airport stopped inbound flights landing on the evenings of 30 and 31 October, and no end date for the risk has been announced. On 30 October three flights were diverted back to the UK and an easyJet return flight to London Gatwick could not operate. On 31 October an inbound charter from Madeira diverted to Paris Charles de Gaulle, and flights from Heathrow, Southampton and Gatwick were cancelled. The Government of Jersey says police enquiries continue, additional measures are in place (details withheld for operational reasons), and it is reviewing counter-drone options with UK authorities.

What travellers should do

Check your flight status with your airline before travelling to or from Jersey, especially for evening arrivals. Allow extra time and be ready for diversions or late cancellations. Report any drone sightings to States of Jersey Police and do not approach drone operators.

Latest updates

  1. 3 Nov 2026, 05:01 UTC

    On 2 November the Government of Jersey confirmed "additional measures" were in place and asked islanders to stay vigilant, with no further disruption reported since the evening of 31 October.

  2. 2 Nov 2026, 17:01 UTC

    Since the last summary, reports on 1–2 November say Jersey is working with UK authorities and specialist agencies on drone detection and response, and that easyJet and other flights on 31 October were cancelled, but no end date has been announced.

Your rights if your flight is affected

  • Cancelled flight: you can usually choose a full refund or a new flight, even when the cancellation isn't the airline's fault. Ask for a refund to your original payment, not just a voucher.
  • Flights departing the EU or UK, or flown by an EU or UK airline into them: on top of a refund you may be owed €250–€600 (or £220–£520) for a cancellation with less than 14 days' notice, or a delay of 3 hours or more on arrival.
  • No compensation is due for extraordinary circumstances such as severe weather, security threats, airport or airspace closures and air traffic control strikes. Strikes by the airline's own staff usually do count.
  • While you wait, airlines covered by EU and UK rules must provide meals and, if needed, a hotel. Keep receipts for anything you pay yourself.

Airports affected

Airlines affected

Sources: 'Additional measures' put in place after drone chaos grounds flights - Jersey Evening Post, Airport drones: 'Every available avenue is being pursued' - Channel 103, Drone Activity Disrupts Jersey Airport for Two Consecutive Nights - DRONELIFE, Flights diverted back to the UK after unauthorised drone activity in Jersey - ITV News

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