Flights Cancelled Over Asia As Kuala Lumpur And 20 Others Cancel 259 And Delay 3,786 Flights, Disrupting Major Airlines

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August 27, 2026 3:34 AM |

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Flight cancellations spiked in Asia today as 3,786 delays and 259 cancellations impacted China, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, with major travel hubs including Tokyo, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Shenzhen, Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore, Dubai, and Jeddah facing flight schedule changes.
Among the airlines most affected are China Eastern, China Southern Airlines, Batik Air, All Nippon, Saudia, Jazz (ACA), and ANA Wings. Weather conditions are also an important consideration, with Typhoon Saudel affecting southern Japan and northern Taiwan, while heavy rain is expected across parts of China.

Asian Airports Seeing the Most Flight Disruptions

Shenzhen Bao’an Int’l, China

Shenzhen Bao’an Int’l recorded 494 delays and 32 cancellations today. It recorded the highest number of delays among key airports, placing the southern China gateway at the center of today’s flight schedule changes.

Guangzhou Baiyun Int’l, China

Guangzhou Baiyun Int’l recorded 387 delays and 8 cancellations. The airport serves Guangzhou and is another major southern China gateway experiencing a high number of delayed flights.

Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta Int’l, Indonesia

Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta Int’l recorded 287 delays and 14 cancellations. The airport is one of the principal international gateways serving Indonesia and recorded one of the region’s higher delay totals.

Tokyo Int’l (Haneda), Japan

Tokyo Int’l (Haneda) recorded 263 delays and 19 cancellations. The airport serves the Japanese capital as Typhoon Saudel affects the country’s southwestern islands.

Kuala Lumpur Int’l, Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur Int’l recorded 245 delays and 3 cancellations. The main international gateway for Malaysia was among the airports with more than 200 delayed flights.

Airlines Experiencing the Highest Number of Delays and Cancellations

China Eastern

China Eastern recorded 622 delays and 36 cancellations. The carrier faced the highest delay total, with its operations accounting for a substantial share of today’s airline disruptions.

China Southern Airlines

China Southern Airlines recorded 465 delays and 10 cancellations. The carrier has the second-highest delay total, with its services contributing to the elevated number of flight changes across China.

Batik Air

Batik Air recorded 99 delays and 15 cancellations. The carrier is also experiencing a notable number of schedule changes as travelers move through airports across the region.

All Nippon

All Nippon recorded 97 delays and 10 cancellations.

Saudia

Saudia recorded 58 delays and 26 cancellations. Its cancellation total is among the higher levels recorded by the major airlines affected today.

ANA Wings

ANA Wings recorded 34 delays and 28 cancellations. The Japanese carrier recorded a relatively high cancellation count compared with its delay total.

Steps Passengers Can Take When Flights Change

• Check the airline’s flight status before traveling to the airport.
• Allow extra time for check-in, security, and possible gate changes.
• Contact the airline promptly if a flight is cancelled.
• Ask about available rebooking or alternative flight options.
• Keep booking confirmations and receipts for eligible travel expenses.
• Check connecting flights if an earlier segment is delayed.
• Follow airport announcements for updated departure and gate information.
• Monitor local weather conditions when traveling through affected areas.

Operational and Weather Conditions Affecting Flights

Airline schedules can change because of aircraft rotations, crew availability, maintenance requirements, airport capacity, air traffic management, and changing weather conditions.

Typhoon Saudel has already moved across Okinawa and other southwestern Japanese islands and is now tracking westward over the East China Sea toward the Chinese coast. The storm brought strong winds and heavy rainfall to parts of Japan, with heavy flight cancellations reported at Naha Airport in Okinawa.

The system is also affecting Taiwan, where Saudel is passing north of the island and is expected to gradually weaken. Rainfall is forecast across parts of northern and southern Taiwan through Friday, while the storm’s outer effects continue to be monitored.

Meanwhile, heavy rain is expected across parts of southern China, while Vietnam is also facing further rainfall as multiple tropical systems influence weather conditions across the region.

Asia Flight Disruptions Continue Across Key Aviation Markets

Major airports across China, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates are experiencing flight delays and cancellations today.

Shenzhen Bao’an Int’l leads the airports with 494 delays and 32 cancellations, followed by Guangzhou Baiyun Int’l with 387 delays and 8 cancellations. Beijing Capital Int’l, Shanghai Hongqiao Int’l, Kunming Changshui Int’l, Xiamen Gaoqi Int’l, and Chengdu Tianfu Int’l are also experiencing significant numbers of delayed flights across China.

In Japan, Tokyo Int’l (Haneda) has recorded 263 delays and 19 cancellations, while Fukuoka has recorded 140 delays and 36 cancellations. Naha has recorded 69 delays and 27 cancellations as Typhoon Saudel affects the wider Okinawa region.

Elsewhere in Southeast Asia, Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta Int’l has recorded 287 delays and 14 cancellations, while Kuala Lumpur Int’l has recorded 245 delays and 3 cancellations. Singapore Changi has recorded 155 delays and 2 cancellations.

In the United Arab Emirates, Dubai Int’l has recorded 230 delays and 1 cancellation, while Sharjah Int’l has recorded 73 delays and 9 cancellations.

In Saudi Arabia, King Abdulaziz Int’l has recorded 105 delays and 12 cancellations, while King Khalid Int’l has recorded 93 delays and 16 cancellations. Abha Regional has recorded 17 delays and 10 cancellations, while Gizan Regional has recorded 8 cancellations.

With China Eastern, China Southern Airlines, Batik Air, All Nippon, Saudia, and ANA Wings among the airlines experiencing notable schedule changes, passengers across Asia should continue checking their flight status as conditions develop.

Yesterday also saw significant flight cancellations. Read our earlier coverage here.

The data has been extensively curated by our editorial team using real-time aviation figures recorded on 26 August 2026 at 5:24 pm ET USA (August 27 2:54 am IST)

Primary Source: FlightAware.

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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.

Travellers are advised to check directly with their respective airlines and airports for the latest flight status, schedule changes and operational updates.