Flights Cancelled Throughout Asia As Japan, Thailand, UAE, China, India, And Indonesia Cancel 385 And Delay 3,590 Flights, Grounding Emirates, JAL, ANA, Thai Airways, And Others In Bangkok, Tokyo, Delhi, Naha, Osaka, And More

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June 26, 2026 03:00 GMT+5:30

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Flight cancellations further intensified across Asia today, as Japan, Thailand, UAE, China, India, and Indonesia faced 385 cancellations and 3,590 flight delays across Tokyo (Haneda), Naha, Bangkok, Dubai, Osaka (Itami), Kansai (Osaka), Fukuoka, New Chitose (Sapporo), Kagoshima, Yakushima, Ishigaki, Amami, Guangzhou, Xi’an, Hangzhou, Beijing, Abu Dhabi, Delhi, Phuket, and Jakarta.
Among the airlines most affected were Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways (ANA), ANA Wings, China Eastern, Emirates, Air China, Japan Air Commuter, and Skymark, while major carriers including Etihad Airways, IndiGo, Air India, Thai Airways, Garuda Indonesia, FlyDubai, and Bangkok Airways also recorded delays or cancellations.
The reason behind the widespread cancellations came from Japan, where Typhoon Mekkhala (Typhoon No. 7) brought violent winds and high waves, forcing airlines to suspend hundreds of domestic services, particularly across Okinawa and nearby islands.

• Japan experienced the most severe cancellation impact as Typhoon Mekkhala disrupted domestic operations.
• Guangzhou recorded the highest number of delays with 946 flights affected.
• Naha recorded the highest number of cancellations with 129 flights cancelled.
• Japan recorded 297 cancellations across the ten airports most severely hit airports.
• China Eastern logged the highest number of delays among airlines with 770.
• ANA Wings recorded the highest number of cancellations among airlines with 54.
• Tokyo Haneda, Guangzhou, Xi’an, Hangzhou, Delhi, Bangkok, Dubai and Jakarta all experienced notable operational disruption.
• Major carriers including Japan Airlines, ANA, Emirates, Etihad Airways, IndiGo, Air India and Thai Airways all experienced delays.

Most Disrupted Asian Airports Today

Tokyo Haneda – Japan

Tokyo Haneda handled 254 delayed flights alongside 42 cancellations, reflecting significant disruption at Japan’s busiest aviation hub.

Naha – Japan

Naha recorded the highest number of flight cancellations among all Asian airports today, with 129 cancelled flights. ANA Wings, Skymark, All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan Transocean Air, Solaseed and Japan Airlines accounted for most of the cancellations as Typhoon Mekkhala severely disrupted domestic services across Okinawa.

Guangzhou Baiyun – China

Guangzhou recorded the highest disruption by delays across Asia, with 946 delayed flights and 25 cancellations, making it the busiest hotspot for operational disruption in China.

Kagoshima – Japan

Kagoshima experienced 34 flight cancellations alongside 32 delays as operations across southern Japan remained affected. Japan Air Commuter led the cancellations at the airport, followed by Japan Airlines.

Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) – Thailand

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport handled 296 delays and two cancellations, with Thai Airways and Thai Vietjet Air recording the highest disruption among airlines serving the airport.

Delhi (Indira Gandhi) – India

Delhi registered 220 delays and four cancellations, with IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet accounting for a large share of the disruption.

Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta – Indonesia

Jakarta recorded 198 delays and 10 cancellations, with Garuda Indonesia, Citilink, Batik Air and Lion Air among the affected carriers.

New Chitose – Japan

New Chitose reported 120 delays and four cancellations as airlines continued operating despite weather-related impacts elsewhere in Japan.

Haikou Meilan – China

Haikou experienced 119 delays and one cancellation, with most flights delayed rather than cancelled.

Dubai – UAE

Dubai recorded 113 delays and five cancellations, affecting Emirates, FlyDubai, Air India Express, SpiceJet and EgyptAir services.

Fukuoka – Japan

Fukuoka reported 90 delays and 23 cancellations as domestic operations remained under pressure.

Abu Dhabi – UAE

Abu Dhabi registered 87 delays and two cancellations, with Etihad Airways accounting for the majority of delayed flights.

Osaka (Itami) – Japan

Osaka Itami recorded 79 delays and 11 cancellations involving ANA, Japan Airlines and Japan Air Commuter.

Worst-Hit Airlines By Flight Cancellations In Asia Today

ANA Wings

ANA Wings recorded the highest cancellation total among the airlines reviewed with 54 cancelled flights, while also experiencing 84 delays across multiple Japanese airports.

Japan Airlines

Japan Airlines registered 51 cancellations together with 201 delays across airports including Haneda, New Chitose, Osaka Itami, Fukuoka and Kagoshima.

Japan Air Commuter

Japan Air Commuter recorded 43 cancellations, reflecting the heavy impact on regional services serving southern Japan and island destinations.

All Nippon Airways (ANA)

All Nippon Airways recorded 38 cancellations and 115 delays, making it one of the most affected full-service airlines.

Air China

Air China cancelled 32 flights while also recording 314 delays across Chinese operations.

Japan Transocean Air

Japan Transocean Air reported 24 cancellations, with many disruptions concentrated around Okinawa routes.

What Should Passengers Facing Flight Cancellations Do?

• Check your airline’s latest flight status before leaving for the airport.
• Review rebooking and refund options through your airline.
• Keep notifications enabled on your airline’s mobile app.
• Allow additional travel time if your flight is delayed.
• Retain boarding passes and travel receipts if compensation policies apply.
• Contact your airline promptly for alternative travel arrangements.
• Stay informed through airport information displays and official airline updates.

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Why Are Flights Being Cancelled Across Asia?

Flight cancellations across Asia can occur for a variety of reasons, including severe weather, operational challenges, aircraft rotations, crew availability, air traffic management measures, maintenance requirements, airport congestion and changing operating conditions. Airlines may also adjust schedules throughout the day to maintain network reliability, particularly when disruptions at one airport affect connecting flights across wider networks.

Overview of Asia Flight Cancellations Today

June 26, today’s disruptions across Asia affected major aviation hubs across Japan, China, UAE, India, Thailand, and Indonesia. Japan experienced the most severe cancellation impact because of Typhoon Mekkhala, while China saw the largest concentration of delays, led by Guangzhou, Xi’an and Hangzhou. Airports in Tokyo Haneda, Naha, Fukuoka, Delhi, Bangkok, Dubai and Jakarta also handled substantial operational disruption.
Author’s Note: Flight data has been compiled from FlightAware and is subject to live updates. Passengers should monitor real-time flight status and check their airline’s rebooking options before travelling.
Among the most affected airlines were China Eastern, Air China, Japan Airlines, ANA, ANA Wings, Japan Air Commuter and Skymark. Popular international and regional carriers including Emirates, Etihad Airways, IndiGo, Air India, Thai Airways, Garuda Indonesia, FlyDubai and Bangkok Airways also recorded delays or cancellations as airlines adjusted schedules to manage changing operating conditions across the region. As recovery efforts continue, passengers travelling through Naha, Tokyo Haneda, Guangzhou, Delhi, Bangkok, Dubai and Jakarta are encouraged to monitor their flight status closely before heading to the airport.

Source: FlightAware and Different Airports