Travel Chaos in China as Over 40 Flights Are Cancelled Including Gulf Air, China Cargo, and More Affecting Routes to Bahrain, Chengdu, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and More – New Update You Need to Know

Air travel in China is facing significant disruption as multiple flights have been cancelled across the country’s busiest airports. The cancellations affect both domestic and international routes, creating delays and uncertainty for passengers. The hubs most affected include Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Beijing Capital and Daxing International Airports, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport, and Xi’an Xianyang International Airport.

A total of 44 flights were cancelled over the past week, impacting destinations such as Bahrain, Chengdu, Hong Kong, Chongqing, Jinggangshan, Nantong, Yancheng, Yinchuan, Nanjing, Shanghai, Jiuzhaigou, Gannan Xiahe, Daocheng Yading, Lhasa Gonggar, Tianjin, Jiujiang, and Changbaishan. Travelers should expect delays and plan ahead to avoid disruptions.

Shanghai Airports Face Multiple Flight Interruptions

At Shanghai Pudong International Airport (ZSPD), several flights were cancelled:

• Gulf Air flight GFA125 to Bahrain on Wednesday and Friday evenings
• DKH1057 to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport on Thursday afternoon
• CPA361 to Hong Kong International Airport on Thursday morning

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (ZSSS) reported CES6917 to Changbaishan Airport cancelled on Wednesday morning. Passengers in Shanghai should anticipate Shanghai flight delays and check their itineraries carefully.

Beijing Airports Struggle with High Volume of Cancellations

Beijing Capital International Airport (ZBAA) experienced numerous cancellations affecting domestic travel:

• CCA4136 to Chongqing Jiangbei
• CCA1805 to Jinggangshan
• CCA1899 to Nantong
• CCA1591 to Yancheng
• CCA1263 to Yinchuan

Beijing Daxing International Airport (ZBAD) also cancelled CES2124 to Xi’an Xianyang on Friday night. The combination of these cancellations has contributed to widespread Beijing airport disruptions for both connecting and local travelers.

Guangzhou Faces Repeated Flight Suspensions

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (ZGGG) saw multiple cancellations over consecutive days:

• JYH1029 to Nanjing Lukou International Airport cancelled on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
• CCA4348 and CCA4354 to Chongqing Jiangbei cancelled on Wednesday and Thursday
• Gulf Air GFA123 to Bahrain and CSN8211 to Shanghai Pudong also cancelled

These Guangzhou cancelled flights highlight ongoing operational challenges at this southern hub.

Chengdu and Shenzhen See Regional Travel Impact

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (ZUTF) reported cancellations affecting both domestic and tourist routes:

• DKH2308 to Shanghai Pudong
• CCA4329 to Shenzhen Bao’an
• CSC6675 to Jiuzhaigou Huanglong
• CSC6359 to Gannan Xiahe
• CSC6693 to Daocheng Yading
• TBA9727 to Lhasa Gonggar

Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport (ZGSZ) suspended OKA2764 to Jiujiang Lushan and CCA4330 to Chengdu Tianfu. Travelers should note the Chengdu travel disruption and monitor Shenzhen flight updates.

Xi’an Airports Face Growing Delays

Xi’an Xianyang International Airport (ZLXY) also faced cancellations:

• UEA2729 to (DHH)
• OKA2763 to Jiujiang Lushan
• CCA2894 to Tianjin Binhai

Passengers should expect Xi’an airport delays and plan their connections accordingly.

Summary of All Cancellations

Airport	Flight	Aircraft Type	Destination	Departure Time CST
Shanghai Pudong (ZSPD)	GFA125	B789	Bahrain (BAH)	Wed 04:30PM, Fri 04:30PM
Shanghai Pudong (ZSPD)	DKH1057	A21N	Chengdu Tianfu (TFU)	Thu 03:35PM
Shanghai Pudong (ZSPD)	CPA361	B773	Hong Kong (HKG)	Thu 08:30AM
Beijing Capital (ZBAA)	CCA4136	B738	Chongqing Jiangbei (CKG)	Thu 08:30PM
Beijing Capital (ZBAA)	CCA1805	B738	Jinggangshan (JGS)	Thu 09:15AM
Beijing Capital (ZBAA)	CCA1899	A21N	Nantong (NTG)	Thu 07:55AM
Beijing Capital (ZBAA)	CCA1591	B738	Yancheng (YNZ)	Thu 07:25AM
Beijing Capital (ZBAA)	CCA1263	909	Yinchuan Helanshan (INC)	Wed 06:00PM
Beijing Daxing (ZBAD)	CES2124	A319	Xi’an Xianyang (XIY)	Fri 11:00PM
Shanghai Hongqiao (ZSSS)	CES6917	A320	Changbaishan (NBS)	Wed 06:35AM
Guangzhou Baiyun (ZGGG)	JYH1029	B38M	Nanjing (NKG)	Wed, Thu, Fri 08:05AM
Guangzhou Baiyun (ZGGG)	CCA4348	B738	Chongqing (CKG)	Thu 02:00PM
Guangzhou Baiyun (ZGGG)	CCA4354	B738	Chongqing (CKG)	Wed 07:35AM, Thu 07:35AM
Guangzhou Baiyun (ZGGG)	GFA123	B789	Bahrain (BAH)	Thu 07:00PM
Guangzhou Baiyun (ZGGG)	CSN8211	A321	Shanghai Pudong (PVG)	Thu 09:00AM
Shenzhen Bao’an (ZGSZ)	OKA2764	B738	Jiujiang Lushan (JIU)	Thu 03:15PM
Shenzhen Bao’an (ZGSZ)	CCA4330	B738	Chengdu Tianfu (TFU)	Thu 07:55AM
Chengdu Tianfu (ZUTF)	DKH2308	A21N	Shanghai Pudong (PVG)	Thu 08:30PM
Chengdu Tianfu (ZUTF)	CCA4329	B738	Shenzhen Bao’an (SZX)	Thu 11:30AM
Chengdu Tianfu (ZUTF)	CSC6675	A319	Jiuzhaigou Huanglong (JZH)	Wed 07:30PM
Chengdu Tianfu (ZUTF)	CSC6359	A319	Gannan Xiahe (GXH)	Wed 03:05PM
Chengdu Tianfu (ZUTF)	CSC6693	A319	Daocheng Yading (DCY)	Wed 09:45AM
Chengdu Tianfu (ZUTF)	TBA9727	A319	Lhasa Gonggar (LXA)	Wed 08:30AM
Xi’an Xianyang (ZLXY)	UEA2729	A320	(DHH)	Thu 09:55AM
Xi’an Xianyang (ZLXY)	OKA2763	B737	Jiujiang Lushan (JIU)	Thu 09:20AM
Xi’an Xianyang (ZLXY)	CCA2894	B738	Tianjin Binhai (TSN)	Wed 08:25PM

Total Cancellations: 44

Impact on Passengers

With these widespread China flight cancellations, passengers are facing significant travel disruptions. To minimize inconvenience:

• Confirm flight status with airlines before leaving for the airport
• Consider alternative routes or airports, especially in Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Shenzhen, and Xi’an
• Allow extra time for connections as cancellations may cascade to downstream flights
• Stay updated with airlines for rebooking or rerouting options

Airlines and Aircraft Affected

The cancellations involve multiple airlines and aircraft types:

• Gulf Air (B789) – Bahrain route from Shanghai and Guangzhou
• China Cargo Airlines (B738, A21N, 909) – various domestic routes from Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Chengdu
• Juneyao Airlines (B38M) – Nanjing routes from Guangzhou
• Shenzhen Airlines (B738) – regional routes to Jiujiang and Chengdu
• Chengdu Airlines (A319, A21N) – domestic tourist routes to Jiuzhaigou, Gannan Xiahe, Daocheng Yading, and Lhasa Gonggar

The mix of A319, A320, B737/B738, and B789 aircraft shows the challenges affecting both domestic and international travel.

Conclusion

The recent surge in flight suspensions highlights how China flight cancellations are disrupting travel across major hubs. From Shanghai and Beijing to Guangzhou, Chengdu, Shenzhen, and Xi’an, passengers face delays and uncertainties that require careful planning and monitoring. Airlines and airports continue to manage the challenges, but travelers should remain vigilant to navigate the disruptions effectively.