Mount Etna erupts — disrupting flights over Sicily 🌋✈️ | BestForTravel

Mount Etna has sharply increased its activity, sending volcanic ash into the sky and forcing authorities to restrict air traffic over eastern Sicily . The latest disruption began on August 10, 2026 , when arrivals at Catania Airport were suspended because of volcanic ash. Fresh emissions on August 12 forced another suspension, with airspace restrictions extended into August 13 . While the eruption has disrupted peak-season travel, Etna’s ash plumes and flowing lava have also created a spectacular sight visible across the region — from a safe distance. ⚠️ Flying to or from Catania? Check your flight status before heading to the airport.