Thousands Of Passengers Trapped Around Asia As Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, UAE, Philippines, Malaysia, And More Cancel 290 And Delay 3,781 Flights, Impacting Cathay Pacific, ANA Wings, JTA, Air China, And Others In Tokyo, Naha, Manila, Dubai, Miyako, And More

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June 25, 2026 1:30 AM

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Thousands of travellers are left trapped across Asia now, with 290 cancellations and 3,781 delays across Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, the UAE, the Philippines, Malaysia, China, Indonesia, and India hitting Tokyo, Naha, Miyako, Ishigaki, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Hong Kong, Manila, Delhi, Mumbai, Jakarta, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Chongqing, and more regions.
The primary reason behind today’s widespread flight cancellations in Asia was the impact of Typhoon Mekkhala and Tropical Storm Higos on Japan, while operational pressures in China further contributed to disruptions.
Among the airlines hit the hardest were Air China, Japan Transocean Air, China Eastern, ANA Wings, Hainan Airlines, Batik Air, and SpiceJet according to the latest updates. Popular carriers including IndiGo, Singapore Airlines, Japan Airlines, Emirates, Cathay Pacific, and Air India also faced significant delays despite recording fewer cancellations.

• Air China led all airlines with 42 cancellations.
• Japan Transocean Air followed closely with 39 cancellations.
• Singapore Changi logged 260 delays without any cancellations.
• Jakarta recorded 28 cancellations and 213 delays.
• Naha Airport in Japan reported 30 cancellations, the highest airport cancellation total.
• Tokyo Haneda experienced 15 cancellations and 209 delays.
• Consecutive tropical cyclones are affecting operations across parts of Japan.

Worst-Hit Asian Airports Today

Naha, Japan

Naha recorded 75 delays and 30 cancellations, the highest flight cancellations among all airports in Asia today.

Miyako, Japan

Miyako recorded 28 cancellations and 4 delays, making it one of the worst-hit airports in Asia today. The airport also experienced a severe impact from the tropical cyclone conditions affecting Japan, with Japan Transocean Air and ANA Wings accounting for most of the cancelled flights.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur reported 334 delays and 4 cancellations, with AirAsia, Malindo Air, and Malaysia Airlines among the carriers most affected.

Singapore Changi, Singapore

Singapore Changi reported 260 delays, though major carriers experienced widespread schedule disruptions.

Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta, Indonesia

Jakarta recorded 213 delays and 28 cancellations, one of the highest cancellation totals in Asia today.

Delhi Indira Gandhi, India

Delhi logged 210 delays and 12 cancellations, with SpiceJet and IndiGo accounting for a large share of disruptions.

Tokyo Haneda, Japan

Haneda reported 209 delays and 15 cancellations as weather-related disruptions affected Japanese aviation.

Beijing Daxing, China

Beijing Daxing recorded 151 delays and 8 cancellations, impacting numerous domestic services.

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Hong Kong International Airport experienced 117 delays, led by disruptions to Cathay Pacific services.

Why Are Flights Being Cancelled Across Asia?

According to the latest data, the heavy flight cancellations and delays in Japan today, June 25, are being driven by a consecutive wave of severe tropical cyclones. Typhoon Mekkhala (taifū No. 7) was located south of Okinawa and moving northward, while Tropical Storm Higos (taifū No. 8) was forecast to approach eastern Japan later in the week. Mekkhala is expected to remain strong as it approaches the Nansei Islands from around Thursday through Saturday, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall that have affected airport operations.
In China, flight cancellations are surging due to an accumulation of internal logistical bottlenecks, rising global jet fuel prices, and broader geopolitical tensions. These factors have contributed to operational challenges across several major aviation hubs, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Chengdu.

Airlines Most Disrupted by Flight Cancellations In Asia

Air China

Air China recorded 42 cancellations and 184 delays, the highest cancellations among all airlines.

Japan Transocean Air

Japan Transocean Air reported 39 cancellations and 28 delays across Haneda, Miyako, Naha, and Ishigaki operations.

China Eastern

China Eastern registered 33 cancellations and 382 delays, giving it the highest delay count among all airlines.

ANA Wings

ANA Wings experienced 23 cancellations and 34 delays across multiple Japanese airports.

Hainan Airlines

Hainan Airlines recorded 22 cancellations and 132 delays, making it one of China’s most disrupted carriers today.

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific recorded 49 delays across Hong Kong and Tokyo Haneda operations, with most disruptions concentrated at Hong Kong International Airport.

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines reported 105 delays across Singapore Changi, Kuala Lumpur, and Hong Kong, making it one of the most disrupted major carriers in Asia today.

Batik Air

Batik Air logged 19 cancellations and 26 delays at Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta.

SpiceJet

SpiceJet reported 13 cancellations and 54 delays across Delhi, Mumbai, and Dubai-linked operations.

Air Do

Air Do recorded 12 cancellations and 17 delays at Haneda and New Chitose.

Garuda Indonesia

Garuda Indonesia experienced 8 cancellations and 23 delays in Jakarta.

IndiGo

The airline accumulated 168 delays, among the highest delay totals in Asia.

What Can Passengers Facing Flight Cancellations Do?

• Check airline notifications regularly for schedule changes.
• Verify departure and arrival times before leaving for the airport.
• Explore alternative flights offered by the airline.
• Contact customer service for rebooking options.
• Keep travel documents and booking references readily available.
• Monitor weather conditions if traveling through affected regions.
• Review airline policies regarding refunds and compensation.
• Allow additional travel time for connecting flights.
• Keep essential medications and personal items in carry-on baggage.
• Follow instructions issued by airport authorities and airlines.

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Overview of Asia Flight Cancellations

Asia’s aviation network is facing significant disruption now, with major impacts concentrated in China and Japan while delays spread across Southeast Asia and India today. Air China, China Eastern, Hainan Airlines, Japan Transocean Air, ANA Wings, Batik Air, SpiceJet, IndiGo, Singapore Airlines, and Japan Airlines were among the most affected carriers.
Several cities emerged repeatedly as disruption hotspots. Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Beijing, Tokyo, Naha, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Delhi, and Mumbai all recorded substantial operational challenges. Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Shenzhen accounted for some of the highest delay totals in China, while Tokyo and Naha experienced elevated cancellation levels amid cyclone-related disruptions. Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur also saw major impacts, while Singapore recorded hundreds of delayed flights despite avoiding cancellations.
With thousands of delayed flights and hundreds of cancellations recorded in Asia, travelers across Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, the UAE, the Philippines, Malaysia, China, Indonesia, and India continue to face operational challenges as airlines work to restore schedules and manage the effects of weather-related and operational pressures across the region.


Source: Different airports and FlightAware