Flights Cancelled Impacting Asia with 239 Cancellations and 4,597 Delays at Naha, New Delhi and More Airlines

Major airline networks are experiencing extensive disruption, with 239 cancellations and 4,597 delays at Naha, New Delhi, and Other Airlines. Due to operational pressure, weather-related difficulties, air traffic congestion, and airport capacity issues, airlines around Asia are currently handling hundreds of cancellations and thousands of delayed flights. Additionally, there are huge schedule disruptions at popular hubs like Naha, New Delhi, and other major airports. Passengers on both domestic and international routes are impacted by the inconveniences. While travelers deal with longer wait times, altered itineraries, and potential connection issues around the region, airlines are attempting to resume regular operations.

Major Airports Across Asia Face Heavy Flight Disruptions

Major international hubs have recorded significant operational pressure, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport reporting the highest number of delays at 553, followed by Suvarnabhumi Bangkok International Airport with 474 delays and Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport with 311 delays. The disruption has affected both domestic and international services. Several airlines have reported cancelled flights and delayed operations, creating longer waiting times, missed connections and schedule uncertainty for passengers travelling across Asia.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport in China recorded 553 delays and 8 cancellations in the latest data. The airport is a major international gateway and handles extensive domestic and international connections.

Suvarnabhumi Bangkok International Airport in Thailand recorded 474 delays and 3 cancellations, affecting passengers travelling through one of Southeast Asia’s busiest aviation hubs.

In Indonesia, Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport reported 311 delays and 15 cancellations, while Istanbul Airport in Türkiye recorded 274 delays and 7 cancellations, affecting passengers connecting between Asia, Europe and other regions.

Other heavily affected airports included:

• Tokyo Haneda International Airport, Japan: 230 delays and 4 cancellations
• Dubai International Airport, UAE: 221 delays and 11 cancellations
• Ben Gurion International Airport, Israel: 209 delays and 3 cancellations
• Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, India: 191 delays and 7 cancellations
• Beijing Capital International Airport, China: 149 delays and 9 cancellations
• Narita International Airport, Japan: 147 delays and 9 cancellations
• Manila International Airport, Philippines: 134 delays and 3 cancellations
• Kansai International Airport, Japan: 125 delays and 4 cancellations
• Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, China: 120 delays and 17 cancellations
• Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, China: 113 delays and 6 cancellations

The disruption has affected major aviation markets, including China, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, India, the Philippines, the UAE and Türkiye. These countries operate some of the busiest passenger networks in the region, meaning delays at major hubs can create wider impacts for connecting flights.

China, Japan and Southeast Asia Experience Significant Operational Pressure

China is among the most affected countries, with multiple airports reporting delays and cancellations.

Alongside Shanghai Pudong’s 553 delays, other Chinese airports also faced disruption. Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport recorded 116 delays and 8 cancellations, while Shanghai Hongqiao recorded 120 delays and 17 cancellations.

Other affected Chinese airports included:

• Beijing Daxing International Airport: 87 delays and 5 cancellations
• Chengdu Tianfu International Airport: 82 delays and 15 cancellations
• Kunming Changshui International Airport: 99 delays and 11 cancellations
• Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport: 72 delays and 8 cancellations
• Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport: 60 delays and 6 cancellations
• Fuzhou Changle International Airport: 44 delays and 5 cancellations

Japan also experienced significant disruption across its main international gateways. Tokyo Haneda Airport recorded 230 delays, while Narita International Airport reported 147 delays and 9 cancellations. Kansai International Airport recorded 125 delays and 4 cancellations, while Naha Airport reported 105 delays and 8 cancellations.

India’s aviation network was affected through New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, which recorded 191 delays and 7 cancellations. The disruption in Asia also affected Indian airlines, including IndiGo, which reported 161 delays and 1 cancellation.

Airport (code)	Country/Region	Origin cancelled %	Destination cancelled %
Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int’l (BKK)	Thailand	0%	—
Guangzhou Baiyun Int’l (CAN)	China	0%	—
Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta Int’l (CGK)	Indonesia	1%	0%
Chongqing Jiangbei Int’l (CKG)	China	0%	—
Chengdu Shuangliu Int’l (CTU)	China	0%	0%
Indira Gandhi Int’l (DEL)	India	0%	0%
Dubai Int’l (DXB)	United Arab Emirates	1%	0%
Fuzhou Changle Int’l (FOC)	China	1%	—
Hohhot Baita Int’l (HET)	China	1%	1%
Hefei Xinqiao Airport (HFE)	China	—	2%
Hangzhou Xiaoshan Int’l (HGH)	China	1%	0%
Tokyo Int’l Haneda (HND)	Japan	—	0%
Yinchuan Helanshan (INC)	China	—	2%
Istanbul Airport (IST)	Turkey	0%	0%
Nanchang Changbei Int’l (KHN)	China	—	2%
Kansai Int’l (KIX)	Japan	1%	—
Kunming Changshui Int’l (KMG)	China	0%	1%
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International (LHW)	China	2%	1%
Manila Int’l (MNL)	Philippines	—	0%
Ningbo Lishe Int’l (NGB)	China	1%	—
Nanjing Lukou Int’l (NKG)	China	1%	1%
Narita Int’l (NRT)	Japan	1%	1%
Naha (OKA)	Japan	2%	2%
Beijing Capital Int’l (PEK)	China	0%	0%
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)	China	0%	—
Shanghai Pudong Int’l (PVG)	China	0%	0%
Shanghai Hongqiao Int’l (SHA)	China	1%	2%
Shenzhen Bao’an Int’l (SZX)	China	0%	0%
Chengdu Tianfu Int’l (TFU)	China	1%	1%
Ben Gurion Int’l (TLV)	Israel	0%	—
Taiyuan Wusu (TYN)	China	2%	2%
Sultan Hasanuddin Int’l (UPG)	Indonesia	—	2%
Urumqi Diwopu Int’l (URC)	China	—	0%

Airlines Across Asia Report Delays and Cancellations

Airlines operating across Asia have also experienced operational challenges.

China Eastern recorded the highest number of cancellations among listed airlines, with 54 cancelled flights and 405 delays. The airline reported a 2% cancellation rate and a 16% delay rate.

Air China recorded 32 cancellations and 172 delays, with a 1% cancellation rate and a 9% delay rate.

Other airlines reporting disruption included:

• Batik Air: 16 cancellations, 80 delays, 5% cancellation rate and 25% delay rate
• SpiceJet: 13 cancellations, 22 delays, 20% cancellation rate and 34% delay rate
• Jetstar Japan: 8 cancellations, 16 delays, 7% cancellation rate and 15% delay rate
• Shanghai Airlines: 7 cancellations, 84 delays, 2% cancellation rate and 26% delay rate
• Turkish Airlines: 6 cancellations, 282 delays, 0% cancellation rate and 17% delay rate
• Tianjin Airlines: 6 cancellations, 34 delays, 1% cancellation rate and 9% delay rate
• ANA Wings: 5 cancellations, 75 delays, 1% cancellation rate and 21% delay rate
• FlyDubai: 3 cancellations, 99 delays, 1% cancellation rate and 34% delay rate
• Thai Airways: 2 cancellations, 185 delays, 0% cancellation rate and 76% delay rate
• China Southern Airlines: 2 cancellations, 126 delays, 0% cancellation rate and 5% delay rate
• Cathay Pacific: 2 cancellations, 93 delays, 0% cancellation rate and 22% delay rate
• All Nippon Airways: 2 cancellations, 86 delays, 0% cancellation rate and 15% delay rate

Additional airlines affected included Saudia with 2 cancellations and 66 delays, Shenzhen Airlines with 2 cancellations and 39 delays, US-Bangla Airlines with 2 cancellations and 33 delays, and Japan Transocean Air with 2 cancellations and 14 delays.

Other carriers in Asia reporting smaller disruptions included XiamenAir with 1 cancellation and 93 delays, Garuda Indonesia with 1 cancellation and 61 delays, Israir with 1 cancellation and 35 delays, Tibet Airlines with 1 cancellation and 31 delays, Beijing Capital Airlines with 1 cancellation and 27 delays, PAL Express with 1 cancellation and 25 delays, Chengdu Airlines with 1 cancellation and 14 delays, and Akasa Air with 1 cancellation and 13 delays.

What Affected Passengers Should Do Now

• Passengers travelling through affected Asian airports should check their flight status before leaving for the airport.
• Airline websites, mobile applications and airport notifications remain the fastest sources for schedule updates.
• Travellers with connecting flights should allow additional time between services, especially when travelling through high-impact hubs such as Shanghai, Bangkok, Jakarta, Tokyo, Dubai and Istanbul.
• Passengers affected by cancellations should contact airlines immediately for rebooking options and alternative travel arrangements.
• Keeping digital copies of tickets, boarding passes and travel documents can help speed up assistance.
• Travellers should also prepare for possible longer waiting times at airports, as operational recovery can take time after widespread disruption.

Data Verification Notice

The data has been extensively curated by our editorial team using real-time aviation figures recorded on 27 September 2026 at 2:48 pm ET USA (28 September, 2:49 am Shanghai Time (GMT+8)).
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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