Aegean Airlines flight diverted to Rhodes after severe turbulence near Cyprus

Passengers on Aegean Airlines flight A3912 experienced severe turbulence on Saturday, August 29, 2026, while attempting to land in Larnaca, Cyprus. The aircraft was forced to enter a holding pattern due to adverse weather conditions affecting the island, which created dangerous flight conditions for the passengers on board.

Following the intense turbulence, which was described by passenger George Fox as the worst he had ever experienced, the flight crew abandoned the landing attempt at Larnaca airport. The pilot made the decision to divert the plane to Rhodes, where it eventually landed safely without further incident. Video footage captured by a passenger during the ordeal shows the aircraft shaking violently while in the air.

This incident occurred during a period of heavy storms that hit Cyprus last weekend, disrupting travel plans and causing significant challenges for aviation operations in the region. There have been no reports of injuries among the passengers or crew members following the safe landing in Rhodes.