Flights Cancelled Around Asia as 754 Cancellations and 6,264 Delays at Taoyuan, Naha and More Airports

Flights cancelled around Asia have disrupted travel plans, with reported figures showing 754 cancellations and 6,264 delays at Taoyuan, Naha and more airports across the region. Severe weather, particularly Typhoon Champi, has forced airlines to suspend services across Taiwan and southern Japan. Strong winds, heavy rainfall and poor visibility have created dangerous flying conditions. Meanwhile, wildfire smoke in parts of Indonesia and regional security restrictions affecting Middle Eastern routes have added pressure to aviation networks. Furthermore, busy airports in China, South Korea, India and Southeast Asia have recorded significant delays, although their exact causes remain unclear.

Taiwan and Japan Face Significant Flight Cancellations

Typhoon Champi Is Causing Widespread Aviation Disruption

The Korea Meteorological Administration’s 22 October bulletin identified Champi as a powerful typhoon with maximum sustained winds of approximately 191 km/h at its analysed position. Its forecast track brought it towards waters near Taiwan before turning northwards.

Strong crosswinds, reduced visibility, heavy rainfall and potentially dangerous operating conditions can prevent aircraft from taking off or landing safely. Airlines may also cancel flights in advance to avoid leaving aircraft and crews stranded.

Taiwan emerged as one of the most affected locations. Taoyuan International registered 321 delays and 80 cancellations, the highest figures in both categories among the listed airports. Kaohsiung International recorded 45 delays and 16 cancellations, while Taipei Songshan reported 27 delays and 11 cancellations.

Japan experienced a different pattern. Naha recorded 65 cancellations alongside 86 delays. Miyako and Ishigaki each reported 34 cancellations, despite recording only one and two delays respectively. Tokunoshima registered 14 cancellations without any delays, while Shimojishima reported nine cancellations and no delays.

Meanwhile, Tokyo Haneda recorded 279 delays and 21 cancellations. Narita International reported 171 delays and 11 cancellations, while Fukuoka registered 127 delays and nine cancellations.

China, Hong Kong and South Korea Record Heavy Delays

Mainland China’s Tianshan Airport recorded 305 delays and 10 cancellations. Shanghai Pudong followed with 204 delays and 17 cancellations, while Beijing Capital registered 156 delays and nine cancellations. Beijing Daxing recorded 138 delays and six cancellations.

Guangzhou Baiyun reported 133 delays and four cancellations, Shanghai Hongqiao registered 124 delays and five cancellations, and Shenzhen Baoan recorded 100 delays and four cancellations.

Hong Kong International experienced 241 delays and 26 cancellations. South Korea’s Incheon International reported 238 delays and 12 cancellations, while Gimhae International recorded 70 delays and three cancellations.

India and Southeast Asia Experience Widespread Schedule Disruptions

India’s Indira Gandhi International Airport recorded 194 delays and eight cancellations. Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International reported 169 delays and eight cancellations, while Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International registered 139 delays and 13 cancellations.

Kolkata recorded 44 delays and four cancellations, Ahmedabad registered 41 delays and five cancellations, and Kochi reported 32 delays and seven cancellations.

Elsewhere, Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International recorded 241 delays and three cancellations. Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta reported 233 delays and 17 cancellations, while Kuala Lumpur International registered 197 delays and five cancellations. Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International recorded 113 delays and three cancellations.

These figures demonstrate that delays affected major international gateways across several countries, although the number of scheduled flights at each airport is not provided.

Airlines Across Asia Report Uneven Cancellation and Delay Rates

China Eastern recorded the highest airline cancellation count, with 60 cancellations (2%) and 309 delays (12%). Japan Transocean Air followed with 37 cancellations (45%) and 10 delays (12%). India’s Akasa Air reported 27 cancellations (10%) and 20 delays (7%), while ANA Wings registered 25 cancellations (7%) and 37 delays (11%).

Cathay Pacific recorded 18 cancellations (4%) and 119 delays (28%). Japan Airlines reported 16 cancellations (2%) and 181 delays (23%), while Taiwan’s EVA Air registered 16 cancellations (6%) and 87 delays (37%).

China Southern Airlines recorded 12 cancellations (0% rounded) and 242 delays (10%). Air China reported 14 cancellations (0% rounded) and 158 delays (8%).

Other Airlines Report Disruptions Across Regional Networks in Asia

Saudi Arabia’s Saudia recorded 14 cancellations (2%) and 121 delays (23%), while Japan Air Commuter reported 14 cancellations (20%) and five delays (7%). Indonesia’s Batik Air registered 13 cancellations (4%) and 72 delays (24%), and Royal Jordanian recorded 13 cancellations (9%) and two delays (1%).

Chengdu Airlines reported nine cancellations (2%) and 64 delays (18%). Air Arabia recorded nine cancellations (3%) and 64 delays (27%). India’s SpiceJet registered nine cancellations (9%) and 44 delays (44%), while Pakistan’s Airblue reported nine cancellations (19%) and 10 delays (21%).

Spring Airlines recorded eight cancellations (1%) and 85 delays (14%). XiamenAir reported eight cancellations (1%) and 62 delays (9%), while Tianjin Airlines registered eight cancellations (2%) and 41 delays (13%).

South Korea’s Korean Air recorded seven cancellations (1%) and 91 delays (22%). All Nippon reported seven cancellations (1%) and 86 delays (15%), while Shenzhen Airlines registered seven cancellations (0% rounded) and 50 delays (6%). Japan’s Skymark recorded seven cancellations (3%) and 48 delays (25%).

Hong Kong Airlines reported six cancellations (7%) and 19 delays (23%). Sichuan Airlines registered five cancellations (0% rounded) and 99 delays (14%). Jin Air recorded five cancellations (2%) and 67 delays (34%), while Jetstar Japan reported five cancellations (4%) and 33 delays (32%).

Additional Airlines in Asia Face Operational Pressure

Taiwan’s China Airlines recorded four cancellations (1%) and 81 delays (38%). Vietnam Airlines registered four cancellations (0% rounded) and 62 delays (15%). PAL Express reported four cancellations (2%) and 47 delays (27%), while Hong Kong Express Airways recorded four cancellations (2%) and 36 delays (25%). Lucky Air registered four cancellations (2%) and 12 delays (7%).

Garuda Indonesia reported three cancellations (1%) and 60 delays (24%). Zhejiang Loong recorded three cancellations (1%) and 36 delays (14%), while Tibet Airlines registered three cancellations (1%) and 30 delays (15%).

Pakistan International Airlines recorded three cancellations (3%) and 21 delays (27%). India’s Star Air reported three cancellations (7%) and 12 delays (30%), while Colorful Guizhou registered three cancellations (2%) and four delays (3%). AirAsia Cambodia recorded three cancellations (30%) without any delays.

Turkish Airlines reported two cancellations (0% rounded) and 150 delays (9%). Malaysia’s AirAsia recorded two cancellations (0% rounded) and 93 delays (20%), while Air India Express registered two cancellations (0% rounded) and 82 delays (18%).

Shanghai Airlines reported two cancellations (0% rounded) and 47 delays (14%). China United Airlines recorded two cancellations (0% rounded) and 38 delays (16%), while Indonesia’s Citilink registered two cancellations (0% rounded) and 31 delays (12%).

Taiwan’s Mandarin Airlines reported two cancellations (1%) and 19 delays (18%). Japan’s StarFlyer registered two cancellations (2%) and four delays (5%), while Jordan Aviation recorded two cancellations (20%) and three delays (30%).

Pegasus Airlines reported one cancellation (0% rounded) and 137 delays (19%). China Express Airlines registered one cancellation (0% rounded) and 136 delays (31%). Emirates recorded one cancellation (0% rounded) and 95 delays (18%), while Etihad Airways reported one cancellation (0% rounded) and 93 delays (28%).

What Affected Passengers Can Do Now

Passengers should check their flight status directly with their airlines before travelling to the airport.

Those facing cancellations should contact their carriers to request alternative flights, refunds or rebooking options, depending on ticket conditions and applicable passenger rights.

Travellers with connecting flights should verify every journey segment, allow additional transfer time and retain receipts for unexpected expenses.

Passengers should also monitor airline notifications for revised departure times, boarding arrangements and potential schedule changes.

Data Verification Notice

The data has been extensively curated by our editorial team using real-time aviation figures recorded on 22 October 2026 at 2:58 pm ET USA (22 October 2026, 10:58 pm GST).
Primary Source: FlightAware, Local Correspondent
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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Verified by Tuhin Sarkar