Flights Cancelled Around Asia As Hong Kong And Others Cancel 233 And Delay 3,693 Flights: What You Need To Know

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August 13, 2026 4:08 AM |

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Flight cancellations are affecting major airports across Asia today, with 3,693 delays and 233 cancellations reported across China, the UAE, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia, and Saudi Arabia, with major hubs including Beijing Capital, Guangzhou Baiyun, Xi’an Xianyang, Shanghai Hongqiao, Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta, Dubai and King Khalid Intl among those reporting significant disruption.
Among airlines, China Eastern recorded the most delays with 502, followed by China Southern Airlines and Air China. XiamenAir, Emirates, Cathay Pacific, FlyDubai, Air Arabia, Shenzhen Airlines and Bangkok also recorded substantial numbers of delays. On the cancellation side, Saudia led with 65 cancellations, followed by Air China and China Eastern.
Other well-known carriers, including SpiceJet, Air India Express, Thai Airways, Garuda Indonesia, Citilink and Lion Air, also recorded delays or cancellations across these key airports.

Worst Affected Asian Airports

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport recorded 390 delays and 13 cancellations, making it one of the most impacted in Asia. China Southern Airlines accounted for 127 delays and eight cancellations, while China Eastern recorded 69 delays.

Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta International Airport

Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta International Airport reported 347 delays and 13 cancellations. Citilink recorded 60 delays, while Batik Air posted 59 delays and 11 cancellations. Garuda Indonesia recorded another 55 delays.

Beijing Daxing International Airport

Beijing Daxing International Airport recorded 302 delays and 18 cancellations. China Eastern accounted for 89 delays and 16 cancellations, while China Southern Airlines recorded 73 delays.

Beijing Capital International Airport

Beijing Capital International Airport recorded 300 delays and 23 cancellations. Air China recorded the most disruption at the airport with 198 delays and 20 cancellations.

Suvarnabhumi Bangkok International Airport

Suvarnabhumi Bangkok International Airport reported 243 delays and two cancellations. Bangkok recorded 55 delays, while Thai Airways had 36 and Thai Vietjet Air 23.

Dubai International Airport

Dubai International Airport recorded 242 delays and three cancellations. Emirates accounted for 98 delays and FlyDubai recorded 82, while SpiceJet posted 18 delays.

Airlines Most Affected by Flight Disruptions

China Eastern

China Eastern was the most affected airline by delays, recording 502 delays. It also recorded 30 cancellations, placing it third among airlines for cancellations.

China Southern Airlines

China Southern Airlines recorded 304 delays and 29 cancellations. Its largest reported delay contribution came from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, where it recorded 127 delays.

Air China

Air China recorded 279 delays and 34 cancellations. Its largest disruption was at Beijing Capital International Airport, where 198 delays and 20 cancellations were reported.

Emirates

Emirates recorded 98 delays at Dubai International Airport.

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific recorded 89 delays and five cancellations, with 87 delays and four cancellations at Hong Kong International Airport.

Saudia

Saudia recorded 65 cancellations, the highest cancellation total. Its cancellations were concentrated across Saudi Arabian airports, including Gizan Regional, Najran Domestic, King Abdulaziz International Airport and King Khalid International Airport.

What Should Passengers Facing Flight Cancellations Do?

• Check the airline’s latest flight status before leaving for the airport.
• Contact the airline immediately to ask about rebooking or alternative flights.
• Ask whether you are eligible for a refund, credit or other assistance under the applicable airline policy.
• Keep boarding passes, booking confirmations and receipts for additional travel expenses.
• If rebooked, confirm the new departure time, airport and terminal.
• Allow additional time for check-in, security and baggage handling during periods of widespread disruption.
• Monitor airport and airline notifications for further schedule changes.

Why Are Flights Being Cancelled Across Asia?

Flight cancellations across Asia can result from a combination of operational challenges, aircraft scheduling constraints, crew availability, airport congestion, aircraft rotations, air-traffic management restrictions and knock-on disruptions from earlier flights. When one aircraft or crew rotation falls behind schedule, subsequent services using the same resources can also experience delays or cancellations.

The figures also show that disruption is not concentrated in a single country. Airports in China, Thailand, Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia are all reporting cancellations, while individual airlines are experiencing substantially different levels of disruption depending on their schedules and airport operations.

Overview of Flight Cancellations Across Asia

The disruption is particularly pronounced across China’s major aviation hubs. China Eastern, China Southern Airlines, Air China and XiamenAir account for some of the largest airline-level delay and cancellation totals. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Beijing Capital International Airport, Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, and Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport all reported significant disruption.

Beyond China, Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta International Airport recorded 347 delays, with Batik Air, Garuda Indonesia and Citilink among the affected carriers. In Thailand, Suvarnabhumi Bangkok International Airport and Phuket International Airport reported delays involving Bangkok, Thai Airways, Thai Vietjet Air, VietJet Air, Air Arabia and AirAsia.

The Gulf region also saw substantial disruption. Dubai International Airport recorded 242 delays, led by Emirates and FlyDubai, while Sharjah International Airport recorded 88 delays. In Saudi Arabia, cancellations were particularly prominent, with Saudia accounting for 65 cancellations across several airports, including King Khalid International Airport, King Abdulaziz International Airport, Gizan Regional and Najran Domestic.

The data has been extensively curated by our editorial team using real-time aviation figures recorded on 12 August 2026 at 6:05 pm ET USA (August 13 3:35 am IST)

Primary Source: FlightAware.

Verification Protocol: All statistics have been independently reviewed and cross-checked by our human editorial desk. Timestamped records, data logs and feed snapshots are securely archived internally to support historical accuracy and editorial transparency.

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.