Over 360 Cancellations and 3,900 Delays Impact Asia Travel across Jakarta, New Delhi and More Airports

Over 360 cancellations and 3,900 delays impacted Asia travel across Jakarta, New Delhi and more airports as airlines and passengers faced widespread operational challenges. The disruption affected major aviation hubs, creating uncertainty for travellers across the region. Moreover, heavy traffic pressure, aircraft scheduling issues, airport congestion and operational limitations contributed to the growing number of affected flights. Jakarta and New Delhi airports recorded significant disruption, while several other Asian gateways also experienced delays and cancellations. Therefore, airlines are working to manage affected schedules, support passengers and restore smooth operations. The ongoing situation highlights the vulnerability of Asia travel networks when multiple airports face simultaneous operational pressure.

Tokyo Haneda and Chinese Airports Lead Flight Delay Disruptions Over Asia

Japan’s Tokyo International Airport (Haneda) recorded the highest number of delays among all airports in the provided data, with 387 flights delayed and 1 cancellation. The airport remains one of Asia’s busiest aviation hubs, and a high volume of domestic and international movements contributed to major operational pressure.

China experienced widespread disruption across several major cities. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport recorded 199 delays and 12 cancellations, making it one of the most affected airports in the region. Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport reported 192 delays and 6 cancellations, while Shanghai Pudong International Airport recorded 127 delays and 7 cancellations.

Other major Chinese airports also faced significant disruption. Beijing Capital International Airport reported 84 delays and 5 cancellations, while Beijing Daxing International Airport recorded 53 delays and 10 cancellations. Chengdu Tianfu International Airport experienced 56 delays and 13 cancellations, while Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport recorded 52 delays and 4 cancellations.

Additional Chinese airports affected included Shanghai Hongqiao International with 70 delays and 11 cancellations, Kunming Changshui International with 59 delays and 10 cancellations, Chongqing Jiangbei International with 53 delays and 9 cancellations, Wuhan Tianhe with 29 delays and 13 cancellations, Nanjing Lukou International with 30 delays and 7 cancellations, and Ningbo Lishe International with 26 delays and 4 cancellations.

The widespread impact across China indicates significant pressure on the country’s domestic and international aviation network, where delays at major connecting airports can quickly affect multiple routes.

India and Southeast Asia Experience Major Passenger Disruptions

India’s aviation sector also faced notable disruption. Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi recorded 162 delays and 12 cancellations, making it one of the most affected airports in South Asia. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad reported 50 delays and 4 cancellations, while Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai recorded 54 delays and 3 cancellations.

Other Indian airports included Pune Airport with 11 delays and 6 cancellations and Srinagar Airport with 13 delays and 3 cancellations.

Among Indian airlines, IndiGo recorded 165 delayed flights with an 8% delay rate and 6 cancellations, while SpiceJet reported 20 delays with a 26% delay rate and 18 cancellations representing 23% of its flights. The disruption affected domestic and international passengers as airlines managed aircraft availability and operational schedules.

Southeast Asia also experienced widespread aviation pressure. Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport recorded 177 delays and 33 cancellations, representing the highest cancellation figure among all airports listed. Indonesia’s other major airport, Ngurah Rai Bali International Airport, reported 74 delays and 5 cancellations, while Juanda International Airport recorded 54 delays and 9 cancellations.

Vietnam faced heavy disruption at its two largest airports. Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi recorded 192 delays and 3 cancellations, while Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City recorded 118 delays and 4 cancellations.

Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi Bangkok International Airport recorded 163 delays and 8 cancellations, while the Philippines’ Manila International Airport reported 121 delays and 5 cancellations. Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur International Airport recorded 129 delays and 6 cancellations.

Middle East Aviation Hubs Face High Delay Volumes

Airports in the Middle East also recorded significant disruption. King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah reported 235 delays and 9 cancellations, placing it among the airports with the highest disruption levels.

Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh recorded 145 delays and 11 cancellations, while Abha Regional Airport reported 43 delays and 10 cancellations.

The region’s major international gateway, Dubai International Airport, experienced 117 delays and 11 cancellations. Meanwhile, Ben Gurion International Airport recorded 183 delays and 3 cancellations.

The high number of delays across Middle Eastern airports affected both regional and international connecting passengers travelling between Asia, Europe and other global markets.

China Eastern, Saudia, IndiGo and Other Airlines See Heavy Operational Impact

Several airlines across Asia recorded substantial disruption. China Eastern reported 49 cancellations and 189 delayed flights, with a delay rate of 8%. It recorded the highest cancellation number among airlines listed.

Citilink experienced 24 cancellations and 26 delays, with both cancellation and delay rates at 9%. Air China recorded 21 cancellations and 84 delayed flights, while Batik Air reported 19 cancellations and 63 delays with a 20% delay rate.

Middle Eastern carrier Saudia recorded 18 cancellations and 160 delayed flights, with a delay rate of 29%. IndiGo reported 6 cancellations and 165 delays, while Shenzhen Airlines recorded 4 cancellations and 96 delays with a 13% delay rate.

Other affected airlines included Vietnam Airlines with 4 cancellations and 65 delays, Malindo Air with 4 cancellations and 40 delays, Thai Vietjet Air with 4 cancellations and 40 delays, China Express Airlines with 3 cancellations and 70 delays, XiamenAir with 3 cancellations and 46 delays, and All Nippon Airways with 2 cancellations and 113 delays.

Additional carriers affected included Flynas with 2 cancellations and 83 delays, Air Arabia with 2 cancellations and 50 delays, AirAsia with 2 cancellations and 39 delays, FlyDubai with 2 cancellations and 39 delays, Garuda Indonesia with 2 cancellations and 28 delays, Royal Jordanian with 2 cancellations and 22 delays, and Pakistan International Airlines with 2 cancellations and 16 delays.

What Affected Passengers Should Do Now

Passengers impacted by today’s disruptions should check their flight status directly with airlines and airports before travelling. With thousands of flights affected, schedules can change quickly due to aircraft movements, crew availability and airport operating conditions.

Travellers facing cancellations should contact their airline immediately to request available options, including alternative flights, refunds or travel credits depending on airline policies.

Passengers with connecting flights should allow additional time at airports because delays at major hubs can create further disruption across international networks.

Travellers should also keep boarding passes, booking confirmations and receipts for additional expenses if they need to request airline assistance or compensation where applicable.

Aviation Network across Asia Faces Continued Pressure as Disruptions Spread Across Major Hubs

Today’s disruption demonstrates the interconnected nature of Asia’s aviation system. Major airports across China, Japan, India, Southeast Asia and the Middle East experienced significant pressure, with 3,913 flight delays and 361 cancellations recorded across the affected airports.

With leading hubs including Tokyo Haneda, Guangzhou Baiyun, Shenzhen Bao’an, Delhi, Jakarta, Bangkok and Dubai affected, passengers should continue monitoring airline updates while carriers work to restore normal flight operations.

Data Verification Notice

The data has been extensively curated by our editorial team using real-time aviation figures recorded on 15 September 2026 at 3:03 pm ET USA (16 September 2026, 2:04 am Jakarta Time (GMT+7)).
Primary Source: FlightAware.
Verification Protocol: All statistics have been independently reviewed and cross-checked by our human editorial desk. Timestamped records, data logs and feed snapshots are securely archived internally to support historical accuracy and editorial transparency.
Note: Real-time flight-tracking figures reflect active airspace and operational data. Minor variations may occur when compared with information displayed at individual airport terminals or airline departure gates.

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