diff --git a/pkgs/development/python-modules/fiona/default.nix b/pkgs/development/python-modules/fiona/default.nix
index cadbfc717a58..57e28cb37334 100644
--- a/pkgs/development/python-modules/fiona/default.nix
+++ b/pkgs/development/python-modules/fiona/default.nix
@@ -58,6 +58,8 @@ buildPythonPackage rec {
   disabledTests = [
     # Some tests access network, others test packaging
     "http" "https" "wheel"
+    # https://github.com/Toblerity/Fiona/issues/1164
+    "test_no_append_driver_cannot_append"
   ];
 
   meta = with lib; {