Flights Cancelled Over Asia with 4,754 Delays and 450 Cancellations at Jakarta, Jeddah and 67 More Hubs

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September 7, 2026 1:06 AM

As airlines dealt with the effects of volcanic ash, weather, and increasing network demand, flights around Asia experienced extensive disruption today, with 4,754 delays and 450 cancellations reported at Jakarta, Jeddah, and 67 other hubs. Major airports in China, India, Southeast Asia, Japan, and the Middle East were impacted by the interruption. When flights were hindered by volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau, Jakarta encountered serious operational difficulties, and other hubs experienced delays because of traffic and problems with aircraft rotation. As airports attempted to resume regular operations around the region, airlines continued to modify their itineraries.

Shenzhen, Shanghai and Chinese Airports Lead Asia’s Delay Disruption

China experienced some of the most significant flight delays across Asia, with several major airports reporting high numbers of delayed departures and arrivals.

Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport recorded the highest number of delays with 298 flights affected, alongside 3 cancellations. Shanghai Pudong International Airport followed with 258 delays and 12 cancellations, creating major pressure at one of China’s most important international gateways.

Other Chinese airports also experienced considerable disruption. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport recorded 215 delays and 5 cancellations, while Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport reported 146 delays and 4 cancellations. Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport recorded 129 delays and 3 cancellations, while Beijing Capital International Airport experienced 113 delays and 14 cancellations.

Additional disruption was reported at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport with 95 delays and 4 cancellations, Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport with 91 delays and 9 cancellations, Nanjing Lukou International Airport with 86 delays and 3 cancellations, Kunming Changshui International Airport with 82 delays and 8 cancellations, Xi’an Xianyang International Airport with 63 delays and 5 cancellations, Fuzhou Changle International Airport with 58 delays and 3 cancellations, and Changsha Huanghua International Airport with 42 delays and 7 cancellations.

The widespread impact across Chinese aviation hubs affected both domestic routes and international connections, creating delays for passengers travelling between major business and tourism destinations.

India, Japan and Southeast Asia Face Major Passenger Disruption

India recorded significant disruption, with Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi reporting 253 delays and 2 cancellations. The airport is one of Asia’s busiest aviation hubs, connecting domestic travellers with international destinations across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport recorded 82 delays and 4 cancellations, adding further pressure on India’s aviation network.

Japan also experienced notable disruption. Tokyo Haneda International Airport recorded 217 delays and 9 cancellations, while Narita International Airport reported 148 delays and 4 cancellations. Fukuoka Airport recorded 82 delays and 5 cancellations, while Kagoshima Airport experienced 13 delays and 4 cancellations.

Across Southeast Asia, several major tourism gateways reported operational issues. Suvarnabhumi Bangkok International Airport recorded 180 delays and 5 cancellations, while Kuala Lumpur International Airport experienced 171 delays and 21 cancellations.

Hong Kong International Airport recorded 149 delays and 7 cancellations, while Manila International Airport reported 109 delays and 7 cancellations. South Korea’s Incheon International Airport recorded 111 delays and 7 cancellations, affecting one of the region’s busiest international transfer points.

Singapore also faced disruption, with Changi Airport recording 100 delays and 38 cancellations, making it the airport with the highest cancellation figure among the major international hubs listed.

Indonesia Experiences Severe Cancellation Pressure Amid Regional Disruption

Indonesia recorded some of the highest cancellation numbers among Asian aviation markets.

Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali recorded 73 delays and 27 cancellations, creating disruption for one of Southeast Asia’s busiest holiday destinations. Kuala Namu International Airport reported 23 delays and 18 cancellations, while Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport recorded 74 delays and 13 cancellations.

The disruption also affected smaller Indonesian airports. Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport recorded 9 delays and 12 cancellations, while Radin Inten II Airport reported 2 delays and 10 cancellations.

Indonesia’s aviation network faced additional pressure from volcanic activity. Volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau affected flight operations around the region, forcing airlines to adjust schedules because ash clouds can create safety risks for aircraft engines and aviation systems.

Airports, Cities and Countries Affected Across Asia

The disruption affected some of Asia’s most important aviation cities.

In China, cities including Shenzhen, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Xi’an, Kunming, Fuzhou and Changsha experienced widespread delays.

In India, Delhi and Mumbai were among the most affected aviation centres, impacting domestic and international passengers.

Japan’s key cities including Tokyo and Fukuoka experienced delays, affecting regional and long-haul connectivity.

In Southeast Asia, Jakarta, Bali, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok and Manila experienced operational pressure, affecting tourism routes, business travel and connecting flights.

The disruption also extended to major Middle East-connected Asian routes. Dubai International Airport recorded 224 delays and 3 cancellations, while Hamad International Airport in Qatar reported 112 delays and 6 cancellations. Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz International Airport recorded 143 delays and 15 cancellations, while King Khalid International Airport reported 98 delays and 13 cancellations.

Airlines Across Asia Report Hundreds of Delays and Major Cancellations

Airlines operating across Asia also experienced significant disruption.

China Eastern recorded the highest number of delayed flights among airlines listed, with 317 delays and 19 cancellations. China Southern Airlines recorded 260 delays and 3 cancellations, while IndiGo reported 227 delays and 2 cancellations.

Japanese carrier Japan Airlines experienced 145 delays and 2 cancellations, while Air China recorded 126 delays and 19 cancellations. XiamenAir reported 115 delays and 8 cancellations, while Sichuan Airlines recorded 99 delays and 2 cancellations.

Indonesia’s airlines experienced some of the largest cancellation percentages. Garuda Indonesia recorded 90 cancellations, representing 38%, alongside 16 delays or 6%. Citilink recorded 66 cancellations at 23% and 31 delays at 11%, while Indonesia AirAsia reported 29 cancellations at 32% and 3 delays at 3%.

Other affected carriers included Batik Air with 18 cancellations and 64 delays, Singapore Airlines with 13 cancellations and 19 delays, Cathay Pacific with 4 cancellations and 63 delays, Malaysia Airlines with 7 cancellations and 44 delays, Thai Airways with 3 cancellations and 49 delays, and Saudia with 27 cancellations and 74 delays.

Some airlines recorded particularly high delay percentages. SpiceJet reported 34 delays at 45%, Philippines AirAsia recorded 36 delays at 46%, SriLankan Airlines recorded 24 delays at 34%, and Lion Air reported 91 delays at 24%.

What Affected Passengers Can Do Now

• Passengers facing disruption should check their flight status before travelling to airports because schedules can change quickly during widespread operational issues.
• Travellers should contact their airlines immediately if flights are cancelled and request alternative travel options, including rebooking possibilities.
• Passengers should keep all booking documents, boarding passes and receipts for additional expenses caused by disruption.
• Travellers connecting through major hubs such as Shanghai, Shenzhen, Delhi, Tokyo, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Hong Kong should allow additional time between flights because delays at one airport can affect aircraft rotations and connecting services.
• Passengers should also follow official airline and airport announcements instead of relying only on third-party travel information.

Data Verification Notice

The data has been extensively curated by our editorial team using real-time aviation figures recorded on 6 September 2026 at 3:20 pm ET USA (6 September 2026, 11:21 pm GST).
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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