Stay up to date
Subscribe to DirectFerries email

Ferry News Archive

Scottish Airport Closures

Date: 05 May 2010 17:30 Source: BBC

Most airports in Scotland have grounded flights again because of the risks from a rise in volcanic ash levels.

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said no flights would be allowed from Glasgow until 0100 BST on Thursday.

Airspace above Edinburgh airport, which closed at 1300 BST, is expected to reopen at about 1900 BST.

Flights from Prestwick and Campbeltown are currently grounded. Inverness airport reopened at 1300 BST. Aberdeen airport has remained open.

No-flight restrictions have also been introduced between 0700 BST and 1900 BST at Stornoway, Benbecula, Tiree, Islay and Barra in the Hebrides.

Passengers have been advised to check with airports before travelling.

For more information and updates throughout the night, please visit the BBC Scotland Website.

If you need to change your plans and go by Ferry, please visit our Ferry Destinations page and pick the country or region you wish to travel to for more information.

More Ferry News from directferries.co.uk

Hull - Rotterdam or Zeebrugge from £199 return by car!
Date: 24 May 2012 Source: P&O Ferries

Sail across the North Sea to Europe with P&O Ferries this Summer from as little as £199 return.

Up to 8 days in France from £175 return
Date: 18 May 2012 Source: Brittany Ferries

Travel to France this Summer with Brittany Ferries by car with an additional passenger from just £175 return or from £87.50 return if you travel by motorbike (rider and pillion).

New France - Morocco services now live!
Date: 14 May 2012 Source: Grandi Navi Veloci

Italian ferry giant Grandi Navi Veloci have opened 2 new services connecting France with Morocco.

Up to 2 days in France via Cherbourg from £99 return
Date: 08 May 2012 Source: Brittany Ferries

Spend up to 2 days in France from just £99 return when you travel with Brittany Ferries by car and take an additional passenger or from £49.50 if you travel by motorbike (rider and pillion).

New Corsica Sardinia Ferries onboard guides available
Date: 05 May 2012 Source: Corsica Sardinia Ferries

If you're planning on travelling to Corsica, Sardinia or Elba this Summer with Corsica Sardinia Ferries then take a look at our new ship guides and find out what it's like onboard before you travel!

Super low fares to Dunkirk and Calais with DFDS Seaways!
Date: 01 May 2012 Source: DFDS Seaways

Take your car by ferry to France with DFDS Seaways from Dover to Dunkirk or Calais from just £19 return.

Dover to Calais with P&O Ferries from £49 return
Date: 01 May 2012 Source: P&O Ferries

Spend up to 5 days abroad and pay just £49 return when you travel from Dover to Calais with P&O Ferries.

New Toremar services to Italian islands available
Date: 30 April 2012 Source: Toremar

Italian ferry operator Toremar is now available to be booked online across the direct ferries network.

Up to £50 discount on Northern Ireland Ferries with P&O Ferries
Date: 25 April 2012 Source: P&O Irish Sea

Take your car on the ferry between Scotland and Northern Ireland with P&O Ferries and take a second passenger for FREE – a saving of up to £50 on a return crossing!

Up to £50 discount to Northern Ireland with Stena Line
Date: 18 April 2012 Source: Stena Line

Take your car on any ferry to Northern Ireland or Ireland with Stena Line and take a second passenger for FREE – a saving of up to £50 on a return crossing!

© Direct Ferries Ltd