Thousands Of Passengers Grounded Around Asia Today As Japan, Singapore, South Korea, India, And China Delay 3,674 And Cancel 351 Flights, Disrupting Korean Air, JAL, Singapore Airlines, China Eastern, And Others In Shenzhen, Tokyo, Seoul, Delhi, And More
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Thousands of travellers were grounded in Asia today as widespread flight disruptions across Japan, Singapore, South Korea, India, and China resulted in 3,674 delays and 351 cancellations across Shenzhen Bao’an (52 cancellations, 593 delays), Guangzhou Baiyun (47, 268), Tokyo Haneda (17, 533), Incheon (2, 233), New Chitose (6, 89), Singapore Changi (0, 153), Delhi IGI (3, 267), Bengaluru (4, 140), Chennai (3, 48), Shanghai Pudong (20, 268), Shanghai Hongqiao (26, 125), Beijing Capital (13, 141), Beijing Daxing (20, 111), Xi’an Xianyang (19, 142), Nanjing Lukou (25, 103), Chengdu Tianfu (9, 150), Chengdu Shuangliu (12, 106), Changsha (12, 56), Wuxi (11, 47), Hohhot (15, 34), Lanzhou (8, 25), Nanning (14, 25), and Dalian (13, 17).
The disruption was particularly severe across southern China, where intense thunderstorms, persistent fog, and reduced visibility conditions, combined with airspace congestion and pollution-related restrictions, led to repeated operational slowdowns across major hubs.
The most affected airlines include China Eastern (102 cancellations, ~470 delays), Shenzhen Airlines (78 cancellations, ~200 delays), China Southern Airlines (35 cancellations, ~315 delays), and Hainan Airlines (29 cancellations). Among non-Chinese carriers, Japan Airlines (224 delays), All Nippon Airways (174 delays), Korean Air (53 delays), and Asiana Airlines (33 delays) saw the highest disruption levels. Other major carriers such as Air China, IndiGo, Air India, Singapore Airlines, Scoot, and Sichuan Airlines also reported notable delays.
Affected cities include Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, Xi’an, Nanjing, Chengdu, Tokyo, Seoul, Singapore, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Sapporo, Changsha, Wuxi, Hohhot, Lanzhou, Nanning, and Dalian, spanning countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and India.
- Updated Today: Asia recorded 3,674 delays and 351 cancellations across 23 airports
- China Eastern leads disruptions with 102 cancellations and ~470 delays
- Shenzhen Bao’an and Tokyo Haneda are the most disrupted airports by delay volume
- Chinese airports dominate cancellation counts, especially in southern regions
- Japan and South Korea hubs show high delays but minimal cancellations
- Singapore Changi reported zero cancellations, indicating strong operational resilience
- India’s major airports remained delay-heavy with very low cancellations
Most Affected Asian Airports
Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport
With 593 delays and 52 cancellations, Shenzhen was the most disrupted airport overall, driven by severe weather and congestion.
Tokyo Haneda Airport
Recorded 533 delays and 17 cancellations, making it one of the most delay-heavy hubs globally.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Faced 268 delays and 47 cancellations, heavily impacted by southern China weather systems.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Logged 268 delays and 20 cancellations, with notable international impact.
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Saw 267 delays and 3 cancellations, reflecting high traffic but stable operations.
Incheon International Airport
Handled 233 delays and just 2 cancellations, showing strong operational continuity.
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
Recorded 150 delays and 9 cancellations, with delays dominating disruptions.
Beijing Capital International Airport
Reported 141 delays and 13 cancellations, largely driven by Air China operations.
Xi’an Xianyang International Airport
Saw 142 delays and 19 cancellations, indicating moderate disruption levels.
Bengaluru International Airport
Experienced 140 delays and 4 cancellations, primarily driven by domestic carriers.
Airlines Most Affected by Asia Flight Cancellations and Delays
China Eastern
China Eastern emerged as the most impacted airline, with 102 cancellations and approximately 470 delays across multiple Chinese hubs including Shanghai, Beijing, and Xi’an.
Shenzhen Airlines
With 78 cancellations and around 200 delays, Shenzhen Airlines was heavily affected across southern and central China.
China Southern Airlines
The airline recorded 35 cancellations and roughly 315 delays, with major disruption concentrated in Guangzhou and Shenzhen.
Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines faced 29 cancellations, reflecting widespread operational challenges across several airports.
Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines experienced 224 delays, particularly at Tokyo Haneda and New Chitose, with no cancellations reported.
All Nippon Airways (ANA)
ANA recorded 174 delays, driven by congestion at major Japanese hubs.
Korean Air
Korean Air saw 53 delays at Incheon, maintaining stable operations with no cancellations.
Asiana Airlines
Asiana Airlines reported 33 delays, contributing to overall disruption in South Korea.
What Can Impacted Passengers Do?
- Check flight status frequently through airline apps or airport websites
- Arrive early to account for extended delays or operational changes
- Stay in contact with airlines for rebooking or compensation options
- Keep essential items and documents in carry-on luggage
- Monitor weather updates and airport advisories
- Consider flexible travel plans where possible
Overview of Asia Flight Cancellations
Asia’s aviation disruption today highlights a clear regional divide, with China experiencing the highest cancellation levels, while Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and India remained largely delay-driven. Major airlines such as China Eastern, China Southern, Air China, Shenzhen Airlines, Japan Airlines, and All Nippon Airways were central to the disruption landscape.
Cities like Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, and Chengdu appeared repeatedly among the most affected, reflecting the concentration of disruption in China’s busiest aviation corridors. Meanwhile, Tokyo, Seoul, Singapore, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Chennai maintained relatively stable operations despite high traffic volumes.
Across China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and India, the dominant trend was high delay volumes with limited cancellations, except in certain Chinese regional airports where cancellations were proportionally higher. The repeated appearance of hubs like Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Beijing underscores the scale of disruption in China, while Tokyo Haneda, Incheon, and Singapore Changi demonstrate how major international hubs can absorb disruption with minimal cancellations.
Overall, today’s data reflects a weather-influenced, congestion-driven disruption pattern, with southern China acting as the primary epicenter and ripple effects felt across Asia’s interconnected aviation network.
Source: Different airports and FlightAware
