Flights Cancelled Sweeping Asia with 514 Cancellations and 2,932 Delays across Tokyo, Hong Kong, and More Airports

Asia is seeing hundreds of cancelled flights, with 2,932 delays and 514 cancellations affecting travel through South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, India, Jordan, Türkiye, Qatar and Indonesia, alongside the United Arab Emirates. Saudia was the hardest-hit airline, facing the highest cancellations, while China Eastern reported the highest delays today.
Saudi airport disruptions followed deadly attacks attributed to Yemen’s Houthi rebels, raising security concerns and prompting airport closures and airline service suspensions.

• Incheon Airport recorded 520 delays and four cancellations, the highest delay count.
• King Khaled Airport reported 225 cancellations and six delays, the highest cancellation count.

Major Asian Airports Reporting Flight Cancellations and Delays

Incheon Airport, Incheon, South Korea

Travellers departing from or arriving in South Korea should check their flight status before heading to Incheon Airport.

Jeju Airport, Jeju, South Korea

Jeju Airport recorded 310 delays and two cancellations.Passengers travelling between Jeju and other destinations should monitor airline notifications for changes to their scheduled departure or arrival times.

Haneda Airport, Tokyo, Japan

Haneda Airport reported 193 delays and three cancellations, including 10 delays involving flights within, into or out of the United States. Travellers using Tokyo’s main domestic and international connections should verify their departure times and allow sufficient time for airport procedures.

Hong Kong Airport, Hong Kong

Hong Kong Airport recorded 154 delays and six cancellations, including nine US-related delays. The figures indicate changes to flight operations affecting passengers connecting through this major Asian aviation hub.

King Khaled Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

King Khaled Airport recorded 225 cancellations and six delays. A departure cancellation rate of 32% was recorded. Its destination-airport figures showed a cancellation rate of 35%.

King Abdulaziz Airport, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

King Abdulaziz Airport reported 93 cancellations and 126 delays. Its origin figures showed cancellation and delay rates of 12% and 15%, respectively. For arriving flights, the cancellation rate was 12%, while the delay rate reached 17%.

Istanbul Airport, Istanbul, Türkiye

Istanbul Airport recorded 380 delays and 14 cancellations, including eight US-related delays. Passengers using Istanbul for international connections should confirm the status of each flight in their itinerary.

Dubai Airport, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai Airport reported 246 delays and 28 cancellations, including three US-related delays. The figures point to schedule changes affecting passengers using Dubai for regional and long-haul connections.

King Fahd Airport, Dammam, Saudi Arabia

King Fahd Airport recorded 19 cancellations and 25 delays. Its origin-airport cancellation rate stood at 10%, with an 8% delay rate. The destination figures showed a 10% cancellation rate and a 7% delay rate.

Indira Gandhi Airport, Delhi, India

Indira Gandhi Airport recorded 156 delays and 11 cancellations. Travellers using Delhi for domestic or international journeys should check for schedule changes before travelling.

Airlines Reporting the Highest Flight Disruptions Across Asia

Saudia

Saudia recorded 153 cancellations and 56 delays, the highest cancellation count among the airlines in the reported figures. Its cancellation rate was 28%, while its delay rate stood at 10%.

Flynas

Flynas reported 40 cancellations and 17 delays. Its cancellation rate stood at 15%, while its delay rate was 6%. Travellers should monitor airline communications for revised departure information.

Akasa Air

Akasa Air recorded 30 cancellations and eight delays. Its cancellation rate was 12%, while its delay rate was 3%. Passengers should check their booking details and flight notifications before travelling.

Batik Air

Batik Air reported 19 cancellations and 61 delays, with a cancellation rate of 6% and a delay rate of 20%. Travellers connecting through the airline’s network should verify the timings of onward flights.

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways recorded 14 cancellations and 111 delays. Its cancellation rate stood at 2%, while its delay rate reached 17%. Passengers travelling through Doha should check their flight status and connection arrangements.

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines reported 11 cancellations and 345 delays.

China Eastern

China Eastern recorded six cancellations and 526 delays, the highest delay count among the airlines in the reported figures. Its delay rate was 21%.

IndiGo

IndiGo reported five cancellations and 226 delays.

What Passengers Should Do When Facing Asia Flight Cancellations or Delays

• Check the airline’s official website or app for the latest flight status before leaving home.
• Confirm whether a cancellation qualifies for a refund, rebooking or alternative travel arrangements.
• Contact the airline directly if a connecting flight is affected.
• Keep booking confirmations, boarding passes and receipts for any additional travel expenses.
• Check transit requirements and entry rules if a revised itinerary involves a different country.
• Follow official airport announcements and airline notifications for departure gate or timing changes.
• Arrive at the airport according to the airline’s updated instructions.
• Avoid booking replacement flights before confirming the status of the original reservation and any applicable refund or rebooking terms.

Flight disruptions were also reported across Asia yesterday. Read our earlier coverage here.

The figures in this report were gathered and reviewed using real-time records dated October 18, 2026, at 12:51 pm ET (October 19 3:51 pm IST).

Primary source: FlightAware.

Verification Process: The editorial team cross-checked the figures as part of its review process. Timestamped records, flight-tracking logs and data-feed snapshots have been retained to support accuracy and maintain editorial transparency.

Note: Flight-tracking figures may change as airspace conditions and airline operations evolve. Minor differences may arise when comparing these figures with updates released by individual airports or airlines.

Passengers are encouraged to check their flight status, monitor schedule updates and consult the latest operational information from their respective airlines before departure.

Verified by Paramita Sarkar