Flights Cancelled across Asia with 1,463 Cancelled and 4,221 Delayed Flights Impacting Medina, Dubai and More Airports
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Travel has been severely disrupted by flight cancellations around Asia, with 1,463 cancelled and 4,221 delayed flights affecting important aviation networks in Medina, Dubai, and other airports. Due to airport closures, airline suspensions, and regional security concerns, Saudi Arabia is particularly severely disrupted. As airlines modify their itineraries and timetables, Dubai and other Gulf hubs suffer operational difficulties. Delays at big Asian airports can also be caused by unfavorable weather, aviation traffic, and aircraft schedule constraints. Significant disruptions have also been reported in India, China, Indonesia, other Southeast Asian locations, however officials have not yet verified all of the causes. As airlines strive to resume dependable flight operations, thousands of travelers must deal with uncertainty, missed connections, and altered travel schedules.
Which Asian Airports Are Experiencing the Most Flight Disruptions?
India’s Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi recorded 387 delays and 18 cancellations, making it the busiest disruption point for delayed services in the supplied airport figures. Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport followed with 190 delays and 28 cancellations, while Bengaluru reported 108 delays and nine cancellations.
Elsewhere in Asia, Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport registered 251 delays and 29 cancellations. Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport recorded 226 delays and four cancellations.
Vietnam also experienced widespread disruption. Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport reported 168 delays and six cancellations, while Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport recorded 119 delays and eight cancellations.
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Singapore Changi registered 162 delays and two cancellations. Hong Kong International Airport reported 118 delays and three cancellations.
Saudi Arabia and Gulf Airports Face Severe Cancellation Figures
Saudi Arabia recorded the most striking cancellation figures. Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport registered 550 cancellations and six delays, while Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport reported 168 cancellations and 193 delays.
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Dammam’s King Fahd International Airport recorded 85 cancellations and 52 delays. Medina’s Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport registered 36 cancellations and 27 delays.
In the UAE, Dubai International Airport reported 202 delays and 55 cancellations. Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport recorded 114 delays and eight cancellations, while Sharjah registered 47 delays and eight cancellations.
Doha’s Hamad International Airport reported 103 delays and 20 cancellations.
Which Airlines Have Recorded the Highest Cancellations and Delay Rates?
Saudi Arabian carriers dominate the cancellation figures. Saudia reported 274 cancellations, representing 53%, alongside 106 delays, or 20%. Flynas recorded 132 cancellations (55%) and 37 delays (15%).
Riyadh Air registered 28 cancellations, representing 96% of its recorded services, while flyadeal reported 64 cancellations (37%) and 25 delays (14%).
In India, IndiGo recorded the highest airline delay count, with 496 delayed flights (22%) and 28 cancellations (1%). Air India registered 105 delays (18%) and 14 cancellations (2%). Akasa Air reported 32 cancellations (13%) and 22 delays (9%), while SpiceJet recorded 34 delays (41%) and four cancellations (4%).
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China Eastern Airlines reported 199 delays (9%) and 25 cancellations (1%). Air China recorded 96 delays (5%) and 15 cancellations, with its cancellation rate displayed as 0% after rounding.
Among Gulf carriers, Emirates registered 125 delays (23%) and 15 cancellations (2%). Etihad Airways reported 96 delays (29%) and four cancellations (1%), while flydubai recorded 72 delays (25%) and 16 cancellations (5%).
Qatar Airways reported 99 delays (15%) and 14 cancellations (2%).
| Airport in Asia | Origin Canc % | Destination Canc % |
|---|---|---|
| Abha Rgnl | 35% | 34% |
| Al Jouf Domestic | 66% | 75% |
| Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Intl | 4% | 4% |
| Queen Alia Intl | 10% | 8% |
| Al Qaisumah Intl | 75% | 75% |
| Zayed Intl | 1% | 1% |
| Bahrain Intl | 5% | 5% |
| Bisha Domestic | 80% | 75% |
| Suvarnabhumi Intl | — | 0% |
| Kempegowda Intl | 1% | 1% |
| Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Intl | 3% | 2% |
| Baiyun | 0% | 0% |
| Calicut | 16% | 12% |
| Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Intl | 1% | 1% |
| Soekarno-Hatta | 2% | 1% |
| Jiangbei | 1% | 0% |
| Cochin Intl | 4% | 5% |
| Huanghua | — | 1% |
| Hazrat Shahjalal Intl | 2% | 3% |
| Danang Intl | 3% | 3% |
| Damascus Intl | — | 9% |
| Indira Gandhi Intl | 1% | 1% |
| King Fahd Intl | 36% | 31% |
| Hamad Intl | 2% | 3% |
| Dubai Intl | 5% | 4% |
| Meilan | 2% | 2% |
| Noi Bai Intl | 1% | 1% |
| Hail Rgnl | 60% | 54% |
| Xiaoshan | 0% | — |
| Hong Kong Intl | — | 0% |
| Rajiv Gandhi Intl | 2% | 2% |
| Hanzhong | — | 37% |
| Islamabad Intl | 8% | 9% |
| Istanbul | 0% | 0% |
| King Abdulaziz Intl | 20% | 22% |
| Changshui | 0% | — |
| Longdongbao | — | 1% |
| Kuwait Intl | 3% | — |
| Allama Iqbal Intl | 7% | 5% |
| Zhongchuan | 1% | 1% |
| Chaudhary Charan Singh Intl | 6% | 5% |
| Muscat Intl | 6% | 6% |
| Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl | 20% | 18% |
| Ninoy Aquino Intl | 0% | — |
| Lukou | 2% | 2% |
| Navi Mumbai Intl | 6% | 9% |
| Wuxu | — | 2% |
| Capital | 0% | — |
| Iskandar | 50% | 57% |
| Tjilik Riwut | 60% | — |
| Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin Ii | 10% | 12% |
| Arar Domestic | 66% | 60% |
| King Khaled Intl | 76% | 79% |
| Sabiha Gokcen | 0% | 0% |
| Tan Son Nhat Intl | 0% | 0% |
| Sharjah Intl | 2% | 1% |
| Changi | 0% | — |
| Juanda | 1% | — |
| Tianfu | 1% | 1% |
| Taif Intl | 58% | 61% |
| Binhai | 3% | 2% |
| Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Rgnl | 33% | 39% |
| Sultan Hasanuddin | 1% | 1% |
| Guriat Domestic | 75% | 75% |
| Yulin | — | 14% |
| Tianhe | 1% | — |
| Xianyang | 1% | 0% |
| Prince Abdulmohsin Bin Abdulaziz | 75% | 75% |
How Are Other Airlines in Asia Affected?
Indonesia’s Batik Air recorded 75 delays (25%) and 27 cancellations (9%), while Garuda Indonesia reported 50 delays (20%) and three cancellations (1%).
Vietnam Airlines registered 44 delays (11%) and 14 cancellations (3%). SriLankan Airlines recorded 25 delays (33%) and four cancellations (5%).
Meanwhile, US-Bangla Airlines reported 26 delays (32%) and four cancellations (5%). Pakistan International Airlines recorded five delays (8%) and three cancellations (5%).
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These figures demonstrate that disruption extends across full-service airlines, regional operators and low-cost carriers.
What Should Passengers Affected by Asia Flight Disruptions Do Now?
Travellers should check their flight status directly with their airline before leaving for the airport. Passengers whose flights have been cancelled should request available rebooking options or refunds according to the airline’s conditions and applicable passenger protection rules.
Those travelling through Delhi, Mumbai, Riyadh, Dubai, Jakarta or Bangkok should allow additional time for connections and monitor departure updates.
Passengers should also retain booking confirmations, cancellation notices and receipts for additional expenses. Travel insurance may cover eligible costs, depending on policy conditions.
The reported figures show substantial disruption across Asian aviation networks, although the supplied data does not establish the individual causes of cancellations and delays. Travellers should therefore rely on current airline notifications and airport announcements before making alternative arrangements.
Data Verification Notice
The data has been extensively curated by our editorial team using real-time aviation figures recorded on 12 October 2026 at 3:41pm ET USA (12 October 2026, 11:41 pm).
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.
You can read our yesterday’s report of flight cancellations across Asia from this link.
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