Flights Cancelled Throughout Asia As Singapore, Delhi, and 20 Other Airports Face 106 Cancellations And 1,578 Delays, Impacting Travel

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September 13, 2026 01:51 GMT+5:30

Asia recorded 1,578 flight delays and 106 cancellations across 22 airports, affecting travel schedules in Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, India, China, and Singapore.
Major disruptions were reported at Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Shanghai, Singapore, Guangzhou, and Manila. China Eastern recorded 164 delays and 12 cancellations, while Air China had 84 delays and 11 cancellations. Batik Air recorded 34 delays and 15 cancellations, SpiceJet had 28 delays and nine cancellations, and Hainan Airlines recorded 15 delays and 10 cancellations.
The airports experiencing flight changes include Penang, Kuala Namu, Kuala Lumpur, Cebu, Manila, Kochi, Chennai, Wuhan, Nanjing, Chongqing, Xi’an, Beijing, Chengdu, Singapore, Shanghai, Haikou, Kunming, Delhi, Guangzhou, and Jakarta.

Asia Flight Disruption Figures Reach 1,684 Combined Changes

• 1,578 delays were recorded across the 22 airports.
• 106 cancellations were recorded across the airports.
• Delhi recorded the highest delay total at 276.
• Kuala Lumpur recorded 192 delays and three cancellations.
• Shanghai Pudong recorded 172 delays and three cancellations.
• Jakarta recorded 159 delays and 21 cancellations.
• Singapore Changi recorded 101 delays and four cancellations.
• Guangzhou recorded 80 delays and nine cancellations.

Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, And More Airports See Significant Flight Schedule Changes

Delhi

Delhi recorded 276 delays and eight cancellations, the highest delay figure among the airports. Travelers using the Indian capital could face changes to scheduled departure and arrival times. From an origin perspective, Delhi had a 23% delay rate, while as a destination it recorded a 19% delay rate.

Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur recorded 192 delays and three cancellations. Schedule changes at the Malaysian hub could affect passengers traveling on direct services as well as connecting itineraries. Flights departing from Kuala Lumpur recorded a 16% delay rate, while flights arriving at the airport recorded an 18% delay rate.

Shanghai Pudong

Shanghai Pudong recorded 172 delays and three cancellations. Shanghai Hongqiao recorded an additional 44 delays and eight cancellations, giving Shanghai notable figures at both major airports. For Shanghai Pudong, the origin figures showed an 8% delay rate, while the destination figures showed a 12% delay rate.

Jakarta

Jakarta recorded 159 delays and 21 cancellations, the highest cancellation figure among the airports. Passengers traveling through the Indonesian capital may therefore need to check their flight status before departure. Flights originating from Jakarta had a 1% cancellation rate and 13% delay rate, while destination flights also recorded a 1% cancellation rate and 13% delay rate.

Singapore Changi

Singapore Changi recorded 101 delays and four cancellations. Schedule changes at the major Singapore hub could also affect passengers making onward connections. Singapore Changi recorded a 9% delay rate for origin flights and a 9% delay rate for destination flights.

Guangzhou

Guangzhou recorded 80 delays and nine cancellations. The figures place the Chinese aviation hub among the airports experiencing notable schedule changes. Flights originating from Guangzhou recorded a 4% delay rate, while destination flights recorded a 5% delay rate.

China Eastern, Air China and Batik Air Record High Flight Disruption Figures

China Eastern

China Eastern recorded 164 delays and 12 cancellations. Its delay total was the highest among the airlines mentioned, making its schedule changes particularly relevant to passengers traveling on the carrier.

Air China

Air China recorded 84 delays and 11 cancellations. The airline recorded one of the higher combined delay and cancellation totals among the carriers.

Batik Air

Batik Air recorded 34 delays and 15 cancellations. Its cancellation count was higher than the figures recorded for the other airlines in this group.

SpiceJet

SpiceJet recorded 28 delays and nine cancellations. The airline’s reported delay rate was 38%, while its cancellation rate stood at 12%.

Hainan Airlines

Hainan Airlines recorded 15 delays and 10 cancellations. Its cancellation figure remained notable despite a lower number of delays.

What Passengers Should Do After A Flight Cancellation

• Check the airline’s latest flight status before heading to the airport.
• Contact the airline about rebooking and alternative services.
• Keep booking confirmations, boarding passes, and receipts for eligible expenses.
• Confirm baggage arrangements after a cancelled or changed flight.
• Allow additional time for onward connections.
• Monitor airline and airport notifications for gate and departure updates.

Operational Issues Can Affect Flight Schedules Across Asia

Flight cancellations can result from aircraft availability, crew scheduling, maintenance requirements, air traffic management, airport capacity, weather conditions, or delays involving incoming aircraft.

A late incoming aircraft can also affect its next scheduled service. Similar knock-on effects can occur when aircraft or crew are assigned to several flights during the same operating period.

Asia Travel Outlook As Major Airports Continue To See Schedule Changes

The largest delay figures were recorded at Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, and Shanghai Pudong, with 276, 192, and 172 delays respectively.

Jakarta recorded 21 cancellations, while Guangzhou had 80 delays and nine cancellations. Singapore Changi recorded another 101 delays and four cancellations, keeping Singapore among the major Asian hubs experiencing schedule changes.

China Eastern, Air China, and Hainan Airlines recorded notable figures in China, while Batik Air and SpiceJet also experienced delays and cancellations.

Passengers traveling through Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, and Shanghai should check individual flight status information close to departure, particularly when connecting through these airports.

Overall, Asia is seeing varying levels of flight delays and cancellations across major aviation hubs, with the highest figures concentrated at several of the region’s busiest passenger airports.

The data has been extensively curated by our editorial team using real-time aviation figures recorded on 12 September 2026 at 2:03 pm ET USA (11:33 pm IST)

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.

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

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