A NUMBER OF flights to the UK have been cancelled this morning due to heavy fog affecting visibility.

The travel disruption began yesterday with Met Éireann issuing a fog warning for a number of areas across the country and airports here and in the UK advising passengers their flights may be affected.

This morning, six UK flights have already been cancelled according to head of external relations at the airport, Siobhán O’Donnell, who spoke to RTÉ’s Morning Ireland. She said low visibility procedures are also in place in Dublin Airport due to fog, which may cause some delays for other flights.

Check with your airline

All Irish airports are advising passengers to check with their airlines to ensure their flight is still due to depart.

Fog causing some flight delays & cancellations @DublinAirport passengers advised to check with their airline for latest flight information
— Dublin Airport (@DublinAirport) November 2, 2015

Dublin Airport / Twitter

In Shannon one London flight has already left, but passengers on later flights are being told to get in touch with their airlines.

Heathrow flight cancellations Steve Parsons / PA British Airways planes on the ground at Heathrow Airport. Steve Parsons / PA / PA

Again today London airports are warning of disruptions as heavy fog lingers:

Following yesterday’s heavy fog, the Met Office has issued another fog warning for today, which may cause some disruption. (1/2)
— Heathrow Airport (@HeathrowAirport) November 2, 2015

Heathrow Airport / Twitter

Good morning from Gatwick. Foggy conditions expected today. Please check with your airline directly to see if your flight is affected.
— Gatwick Airport LGW (@Gatwick_Airport) November 2, 2015

Gatwick Airport LGW / Twitter

The fog is expected to lift later this morning, but knock-on delays are likely.

Roads

For those of you on the way to work this morning, there is also reduced visibility on the roads.

Fog is widespread throughout the country this morning, be careful and leave a little earlier.
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) November 2, 2015

An Garda Síochána / Twitter

Motorists are being advised to use their fog lights and allow extra time for their journeys.

DUB 2/2: As a result of this, roads are dark and visibility is poor. Extreme care is needed. https://t.co/qvBPcgxUj8
— AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) November 1, 2015

AA Roadwatch / Twitter

Read: The foggy weather is causing flight disruption and it’s likely to last until the morning>

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