Travel Disruption in Japan as Over 80 Flights Are Cancelled Including ANA, JAL, Air Do, Jetstar Japan, and JAC Affecting Routes to Tokyo, Osaka, New Chitose, Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Sendai, Shanghai, and More

Published on December 9, 2025

Japan is currently experiencing major disruptions in its aviation network, with over 80 flights cancelled across major airports including Fukuoka, New Chitose, Kansai, Narita, Kagoshima, Hiroshima, and Osaka Itami. Key destinations affected include Tokyo Haneda, Tokyo Narita, Osaka Itami, New Chitose, Shanghai Pudong, Shenyang, Sendai, Hiroshima, and various regional airports in Hokkaidō and Kagoshima prefecture. This report provides an analytical breakdown of the cancellations and examines emerging patterns.

Total cancellations reported: 84

Cancelled Flights Overview

Fukuoka Airport saw cancellations to Shanghai Pudong, New Chitose, Tokyo Haneda, Narita, Osaka Itami, and regional destinations like Fukue. New Chitose Airport experienced the largest number of flight suspensions, impacting Tokyo Haneda, Sendai, Kushiro, Memanbetsu, Wakkanai, Hakodate, Osaka Itami, Komatsu, and regional flights. Kansai Airport cancellations affected Shanghai Pudong, Shenyang, and New Chitose. Narita faced disruptions to New Chitose and Chubu Centrair. Kagoshima flights to Yakushima, New Tanegashima, and Osaka Itami were cancelled. Hiroshima had one cancelled flight to Tokyo Haneda. Osaka Itami saw multiple disruptions to Tokyo Haneda, New Chitose, Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Akita, Aomori, Fukushima, and Oita.

Fukuoka Airport saw several flights suspended, affecting both domestic and international travelers:

• CQH6610 (A320) to Shanghai Pudong cancelled on Tuesday and Wednesday
• AKX1277 (B738) to New Chitose and AKX274 to Tokyo Haneda halted
• JJP524 and JJP518 to Narita did not operate
• ANA flights to Tokyo Haneda and Osaka Itami were cancelled
• ORC4699 to Fukue was also affected

New Chitose Airport experienced over 40 flight suspensions:

• Tokyo Haneda flights like ADO28, ADO16, ADO36, ADO4732, ADO32, ADO4792, ADO92, and ADO26 cancelled
• Regional Hokkaidō flights to Kushiro, Wakkanai, Hakodate, Memanbetsu, and Nakashibetsu suspended
• Domestic routes to Osaka Itami, Okayama, Komatsu, Sendai, and Hiroshima cancelled
• CES280 to Shanghai Pudong also halted

Kansai Airport cancellations affected both domestic and international routes:

• CQH6330 to Shenyang and CQH6578 to Shanghai Pudong over three consecutive days cancelled
• AKX1711 to New Chitose also did not operate

Narita Airport cancellations impacted domestic connectivity:

• Flights to New Chitose (AKX2155, JJP115, JJP107) suspended
• AKX493 to Chubu Centrair also cancelled

Kagoshima Airport saw cancellations to island destinations:

• Two flights each to Yakushima and New Tanegashima cancelled (JAC3759, JAC4337, JAC4325, JAC3769)
• AKX550 to Osaka Itami cancelled

Hiroshima Airport had one early morning cancellation to Tokyo Haneda (ANA672)

Osaka Itami Airport experienced multiple cancellations:

• ANA flights to Tokyo Haneda and New Chitose at different times
• AKX flights to Akita, Fukushima, Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Aomori, and Oita cancelled

Reasons for these cancellations likely include weather disruptions, aircraft rotation and maintenance constraints, hub congestion at Tokyo Haneda, and scheduling adjustments for international routes.

Impact on Passengers

• Travelers face limited rebooking options due to peak-season demand
• Connections through Tokyo, Osaka, and Hokkaidō are disrupted
• International passengers risk missing long-haul flights
• Airlines advise monitoring schedules and allowing extra time for transfers

This wave of Japan flight cancellations underscores ongoing operational challenges across the country’s major airports, affecting both domestic and international travel and highlighting the importance of careful planning for passengers and airlines alike.