A Ryanair flight flying from Cork to London ended up landing in Edinburgh yesterday due to the extreme weather conditions brought about by Storm Eunice - leaving the internet baffled.
The Ryanair service set off from Cork, Ireland at 11.05am and arrived in Edinburgh three hours later at 2.03pm after being redirected, 379 miles away from its original destination.
Social media users were confused as the Ryanair flight from Cork was due to land in London but went on a detour to Edinburgh after circling around Gatwick Airport, reports Edinburgh Live.
The plane was likely unable to land in the adverse weather conditions but social media users were left baffled as to why it was directed to Edinburgh when there are a number of closer airports.
It could be seen taking the normal route across to London from Ireland and getting to Gatwick but instead of landing, it circles round before making its way to the Scottish capital.
Flights were cancelled from other London airports such as City London Airport and Heathrow but were still landing into Gatwick yesterday afternoon.
The flight flew on course down from Ireland across the sea towards London, but was then unable to land and was diverted up to Edinburgh.
As the capital has not been as affected by the adverse weather conditions, a number of planes have been diverted to the airport as a pit stop before they return to their original destination to try and land again.
The Ryanair plane was able to land, refuel and left Edinburgh at 16:55. It was set to arrive at its original destination later that evening.
A spokesperson for Ryanair said: “Due to Storm Eunice, this flight from Cork to London Gatwick (18 Feb) diverted to Edinburgh.
"Ryanair sincerely apologises to all those affected by this diversion, which was entirely beyond our control.”
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