Flights Cancelled Swept Asia As 743 Cancellations And 4,668 Delays Across Tokyo And 23 Other Airports Caused Major Travel Disruptions

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August 26, 2026 3:44 AM |

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Flight cancellations further surged today, as Asia is facing serious pressure, with Japan, China, and others recording 4,668 delays and 743 cancellations across major airports.
Typhoon Saudel is causing uncertainty around Okinawa and the wider Ryukyu Islands, while operational pressures are also affecting major aviation centers including Tokyo, Naha, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Shenzhen.
Airlines including Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Air China, China Eastern, and China Southern are among those experiencing significant disruption, while Japan Transocean Air Co., ANA Wings, Skymark, and other carriers are also affected by heavy cancellations.

The Latest Flight Disruption Updates Across Asia

• Typhoon Saudel is expected to pass just north of Okinawa from Wednesday morning local time.
• Beijing is experiencing substantial disruption across its major airports.
• Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Shenzhen are also seeing significant flight interruptions.
• Tokyo and Naha are among the Japanese cities experiencing highest cancellations.
• Delhi and Mumbai are also recording flight delays and cancellations.
• Saudel is forecast to continue toward eastern China after moving past the Ryukyu Islands.

Asian Airports Seeing the Most Disruption

Naha Airport

Naha Airport recorded 63 delays and 228 cancellations, the highest cancellation in Asia today. ANA Wings accounted for 52 cancellations, while Japan Transocean Air Co. recorded 50 and Skymark recorded 32.

Beijing Capital International Airport

Beijing Capital International Airport recorded 674 delays and 32 cancellations, making it one of the most affected airports in China. Air China accounted for a large share of the disruption, with 383 delays and 26 cancellations.

Beijing Daxing International Airport

Beijing Daxing International Airport recorded 597 delays and 62 cancellations. China Southern Airlines reported 197 delays and 22 cancellations, while China Eastern Airlines recorded 139 delays and 34 cancellations.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport saw 500 delays and 17 cancellations. China Southern Airlines recorded 205 delays and 11 cancellations, while China Eastern Airlines had 67 delays and four cancellations.

Tokyo Haneda International Airport

Tokyo Haneda International Airport recorded 472 delays and 49 cancellations. Japan Airlines registered 168 delays and 21 cancellations, while All Nippon Airways recorded 142 delays and 15 cancellations.

Indira Gandhi International Airport

Indira Gandhi International Airport recorded 253 delays and 11 cancellations. IndiGo accounted for 102 delays, while SpiceJet recorded 23 delays and nine cancellations.

Airlines Facing the Greatest Flight Disruption

Japan Airlines

Japan Airlines is experiencing disruptions across Tokyo, Naha, Fukuoka, Kagoshima, Amami, Miyako, Ishigaki, Kansai, and Osaka.

Japan Transocean Air Co.

Japan Transocean Air Co. is experiencing significant cancellations across Naha, Ishigaki, Miyako, Fukuoka, and Kansai, adding to the disruption affecting Japanese air travel.

ANA Wings

ANA Wings is also facing a high number of cancellations, particularly at Naha, Fukuoka, Miyako, Ishigaki, Tokyo, and Osaka, as flight operations remain disrupted across Japan.

All Nippon Airways

All Nippon Airways is experiencing interruptions across Japanese airports including Tokyo, Naha, Fukuoka, Kagoshima, Osaka, and Kobe.

Air China

Air China is among the airlines experiencing the greatest number of delays, particularly across major Chinese hubs such as Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, and Shanghai.

China Eastern Airlines

China Eastern Airlines is experiencing substantial disruption across Guangzhou, Xi’an, Beijing, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Hangzhou, and Shanghai, making it one of the most affected carriers in China.

China Southern Airlines

China Southern Airlines is also experiencing notable disruption across Guangzhou, Beijing, Zhengzhou, and Hangzhou, with its network affected at several major Chinese airports.

IndiGo

IndiGo is among the airlines affected in Delhi and Mumbai, alongside other Indian carriers including Air India, SpiceJet, Air India Express, and Akasa Air.

What Passengers Should Do When Flights Are Cancelled

• Check the airline’s flight status before traveling to the airport.
• Allow additional time for airport procedures.
• Contact the airline promptly after a cancellation.
• Ask about alternative flights or available refunds.
• Keep essential documents, medicines, chargers, and valuables in carry-on baggage.
• Monitor airline and airport notifications for schedule or gate changes.

Weather and Operational Factors Behind the Disruptions

Flight cancellations and delays can occur because of changing weather, aircraft scheduling, crew availability, maintenance requirements, airport congestion, and adjustments to aircraft rotations.

Typhoon Saudel is an additional concern for Okinawa and the Ryukyu Islands. The storm is forecast to maintain its current intensity for 18 to 24 hours before gradually weakening. Its center is expected to pass just north of Okinawa, although small changes in its track could influence local winds and marine conditions.

Shipping and aviation disruptions are possible across the Ryukyu Islands and surrounding waters. After passing Okinawa, Saudel is expected to slow, move westward on Wednesday, then turn southwestward toward eastern China.

The storm is currently projected to make landfall Friday near Zhejiang or northern Fujian, where it is forecast to weaken before reaching the coast.

Asia Flight Disruptions Continue Across Major Hubs

The current disruption stretches across major aviation centers in China, Japan, India, and Saudi Arabia.

In China, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Xi’an, Chengdu, Zhengzhou, and Hangzhou are among the cities seeing flight interruptions, with carriers such as Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, and Shenzhen Airlines heavily affected.

In Japan, Tokyo, Naha, Fukuoka, Kagoshima, Osaka, Kansai, Kobe, Amami, Miyako, Ishigaki, and Tokunoshima are experiencing schedule disruptions. Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, ANA Wings, Japan Transocean Air Co., and Skymark are among the carriers seeing cancellations and delays.

In India, Delhi and Mumbai are experiencing interruptions involving IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Air India Express, and Akasa Air.

In Saudi Arabia, Jeddah and Riyadh are also seeing flight disruptions involving Saudia, Flynas, and flyadeal.

With Saudel approaching Okinawa and later moving toward eastern China, travelers should continue monitoring their individual flight status as weather and airline operations evolve.

The data has been extensively curated by our editorial team using real-time aviation figures recorded on 25 August 2026 at 3:10 pm ET USA (August 26 12:40 am IST)

Primary Source: FlightAware.

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Travellers are advised to check directly with their respective airlines and airports for the latest flight status, schedule changes and operational updates.