Flight Cancelled Around Asia as 14,114 Delays and 2,468 Cancellations Impact Major Airports like Tokyo and More

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Asia is facing a major travel disruption alert as Typhoon Dolphin triggers widespread aviation challenges across the region, causing 14,114 delays and 2,468 cancellations at major airports. The disruption has affected leading travel hubs, including Tokyo and more international gateways across Asia. Furthermore, airports in China, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea and other destinations have experienced significant operational pressure as airlines adjust schedules. The severe weather conditions have forced carriers to manage aircraft movements, passenger connections and airport capacity carefully. As a result, thousands of travellers are facing longer waiting times and revised travel plans.

The disruption has been concentrated mainly in East Asia, where China recorded the highest operational impact, followed by major aviation centres in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and South Korea. The storm-related conditions have affected airport movements, airline schedules and regional connectivity, creating challenges for thousands of passengers travelling during the busy summer travel period.

China Experiences the Largest Aviation Impact as Major Airports Face Severe Disruptions

China’s mainland aviation sector recorded the highest level of disruption, with several major airports reporting significant delays and cancellations. The impact was strongest at key hubs serving some of Asia’s busiest cities, including Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Beijing and Nanjing.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport emerged as the most affected airport in the region, recording 703 delays and 456 cancellations. The airport, which serves one of China’s most important economic centres, experienced major operational pressure as airlines adjusted schedules due to weather-related restrictions.

Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport recorded 479 delays and 50 cancellations, while Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport reported 428 delays and 79 cancellations. Other heavily affected Chinese airports included Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport with 374 delays and 80 cancellations, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport with 337 delays and 198 cancellations, and Nanjing Lukou International Airport with 322 delays and nine cancellations.

Additional disruptions were recorded at:

The high cancellation numbers at airports such as Shanghai Pudong, Shanghai Hongqiao, Ningbo Lishe and Wenzhou highlight the scale of operational disruption affecting eastern China.

Airlines Across Asia Face Schedule Pressure as China Carriers Record Major Disruptions

Chinese airlines experienced the largest impact because of their extensive domestic networks and high flight volumes. China Eastern recorded the highest disruption among airlines listed, with 455 cancellations and 928 delays.

Other major Chinese carriers affected included:

• China Southern Airlines with 143 cancellations and 523 delays
• Air China with 139 cancellations and 377 delays
• Spring Airlines with 189 cancellations and 140 delays
• Shenzhen Airlines with 17 cancellations and 265 delays
• XiamenAir with 24 cancellations and 253 delays
• Sichuan Airlines with three cancellations and 257 delays
• Juneyao Airlines with 48 cancellations and 179 delays
• Shanghai Airlines with 19 cancellations and 159 delays

The disruption also affected airlines operating regional services, including Shandong Airlines, Hainan Airlines, China Express Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and Zhejiang Loong, as aircraft rotations and airport capacity were impacted.

Taiwan, Japan and Hong Kong Aviation Networks Disrupted by Regional Weather Conditions

The impact extended beyond mainland China, affecting neighbouring aviation markets connected through major regional routes.

In Taiwan, Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport recorded 293 delays and 37 cancellations, while Taipei Songshan Airport reported 64 delays and 22 cancellations. Airlines including Mandarin Airlines and EVA Air experienced operational pressure, with Mandarin recording 17 cancellations and 40 delays, while EVA Air recorded four cancellations and 66 delays.

In Japan, major airports also experienced disruption. Tokyo Haneda International Airport recorded 190 delays and 46 cancellations, while Naha Airport recorded 14 delays and 84 cancellations. Other affected airports included:

• Narita International Airport: 111 delays and 16 cancellations
• Kansai International Airport: 102 delays and 16 cancellations
• Fukuoka Airport: 71 delays and 14 cancellations

Japanese airlines affected included Japan Airlines with 23 cancellations and 95 delays, All Nippon Airways with 15 cancellations and 86 delays, and ANA Wings with 28 cancellations and 43 delays.

Hong Kong also faced major operational challenges. Hong Kong International Airport recorded 310 delays and 36 cancellations. Cathay Pacific reported 18 cancellations and 135 delays, while Hong Kong Airlines recorded six cancellations and 32 delays.

India, South Korea and Southeast Asia Also Experience Regional Disruptions

The disruption spread across other major Asian aviation markets.

Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi recorded 308 delays and nine cancellations, making it one of the most affected airports outside East Asia.

Indian airlines experienced varying levels of disruption:

• IndiGo: six cancellations and 212 delays
• SpiceJet: six cancellations and 52 delays
• Akasa Air: three cancellations and nine delays

In South Korea, Incheon International Airport recorded 283 delays and 15 cancellations, while Jeju International Airport reported 157 delays and 10 cancellations. Korean Air recorded nine cancellations and 87 delays.

Other affected Asian aviation hubs included:

• Singapore Changi Airport: 197 delays and five cancellations
• Suvarnabhumi Bangkok International Airport: 251 delays and 12 cancellations
• Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport: 251 delays and 10 cancellations
• Dubai International Airport: 197 delays and two cancellations
• Hamad International Airport: 103 delays and four cancellations

What Affected Passengers Should Do Now

Passengers travelling across Asia should take several precautions as airlines continue adjusting operations.

• Travellers should first check their latest flight status directly with their airline before leaving for the airport. Delayed flights can change quickly as airlines manage aircraft availability, crew schedules and airport capacity.
• Passengers with cancelled flights should contact airlines immediately to request alternative arrangements, including rebooking options or revised travel schedules. Those connecting through major hubs such as Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Taipei, Seoul, Bangkok or Delhi should allow additional time for possible delays.
• Travellers should also keep essential items such as medication, chargers and important documents in hand luggage in case of extended waiting periods. Travel insurance coverage should also be reviewed, especially for additional accommodation or transport costs caused by weather-related disruptions.
• As Typhoon Dolphin continues affecting regional operations, Asia’s aviation network is expected to remain under pressure until airlines and airports fully restore normal schedules. The current disruption highlights how extreme weather events can quickly impact one of the world’s most interconnected travel regions.

Data Verification Notice

The data has been extensively curated by our editorial team using real-time aviation figures recorded on 8 August 2026 at 4:50 pm
ET USA (9 August 2026, 12:51 am).
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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