Thousands Of Passengers Trapped Around Asia As Japan, Thailand, Singapore, India, Malaysia, And UAE Cancel 1290 And Delay 1913 Flights, Grounding AirAsia, Japan Airlines, IndiGo, Thai Airways, Jetstar And Others In Abu Dhabi, Bangkok, Osaka, Kolkata And More

Thousands Of Passengers Trapped Around Asia As Japan, Thailand, Singapore, India, Malaysia, And UAE Cancel 1290 And Delay 1913 Flights, Grounding AirAsia, Japan Airlines, IndiGo, Thai Airways, Jetstar And Others In Abu Dhabi, Bangkok, Osaka, Kolkata And More

Thousands Of Passengers Trapped Around Asia As Japan, Thailand, Singapore, India, Malaysia, And UAE Cancel 1290 And Delay 1913 Flights, Grounding AirAsia, Japan Airlines, IndiGo, Thai Airways, Jetstar And Others In Abu Dhabi, Bangkok, Osaka, Kolkata And More

Thousands of passengers were grounded across Asia today as widespread flight disruptions hit Japan, Thailand, Singapore, India, Malaysia, And UAE with 3,203 flight cancellations and delays.
Airports impacted include Dubai International Airport in Dubai (UAE) (754 cancellations, 101 delays), Abu Dhabi International Airport in Abu Dhabi (UAE) (288 cancellations, 31 delays), Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi (India) (63 cancellations, 136 delays), Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai (India) (73 cancellations, 94 delays), Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata (India) (8 cancellations, 30 delays), Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad (India) (26 cancellations, 35 delays), Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok (Thailand) (24 cancellations, 263 delays), Phuket International Airport in Phuket (Thailand) (16 cancellations, 80 delays), Singapore Changi Airport in Singapore (Singapore) (14 cancellations, 190 delays), Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) (10 cancellations, 372 delays), Tokyo International Airport Haneda in Tokyo (Japan) (6 cancellations, 393 delays), Narita International Airport in Tokyo (Japan) (6 cancellations, 126 delays), and Kansai International Airport in Osaka (Japan) (2 cancellations, 62 delays).
According to the latest flight data, the most affected airlines included Emirates (394 cancellations, 46 delays), Etihad Airways (262 cancellations, 30 delays), IndiGo (85 cancellations, 59 delays), Air India (36 cancellations, 81 delays), SpiceJet (19 cancellations, 48 delays), and Qatar Airways (16 cancellations). Other widely used carriers such as Thai Airways, AirAsia, Singapore Airlines, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Scoot, Jetstar, and Akasa Air also experienced delays or cancellations.

Updated today: Across 13 major airports, airlines cancelled 1,290 flights and delayed 1,913 flights, disrupting travel across Asia and the Middle East.

Dubai (UAE) reported the highest number of cancellations, with 754 flights cancelled and 101 delays.

Abu Dhabi (UAE) recorded 288 cancellations, largely linked to disruptions involving Etihad Airways.

Tokyo Haneda (Japan) experienced the largest delay volume, with 393 delayed flights and 6 cancellations.

Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) also faced extensive operational delays, with 372 flights delayed.

Bangkok (Thailand) reported 263 delays, making it another major delay hotspot.

Singapore Changi (Singapore) recorded 190 delays and 14 cancellations.

Airports across India — Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad — collectively reported 170 cancellations and 295 delays.

Most Affected Asian Airports

Dubai International Airport – Dubai (UAE)

Dubai experienced the most severe disruption among all airports analyzed, with 754 cancellations and 101 delays, affecting flights operated by Emirates, FlyDubai, IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Saudia, Gulf Air, and Pegasus Airlines, as the ongoing US–Iran war triggered airspace closures and aviation disruptions across the Gulf region, forcing airlines to suspend or reroute flights.

Abu Dhabi International Airport – Abu Dhabi (UAE)

Abu Dhabi reported 288 cancellations and 31 delays, primarily driven by operational disruptions involving Etihad Airways, along with cancellations affecting IndiGo, Gulf Air, Pakistan International Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air China, and Saudia.

Tokyo International Airport Haneda – Tokyo (Japan)

Tokyo Haneda recorded the largest number of delays, with 393 delayed flights and 6 cancellations, impacting airlines such as Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Air Do, Skymark, Solaseed Air, and StarFlyer.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)

Operations at Kuala Lumpur saw 372 delays and 10 cancellations, with delays affecting AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air, Indonesia AirAsia, AirAsia X, Firefly, and XiamenAir.

Suvarnabhumi Airport – Bangkok (Thailand)

Bangkok reported 263 delays and 24 cancellations, affecting carriers including Thai Airways, Thai Vietjet Air, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and Gulf Air.

Singapore Changi Airport – Singapore (Singapore)

Singapore experienced 190 delays and 14 cancellations, impacting flights operated by Scoot, Singapore Airlines, Jetstar, AirAsia, Thai Airways, Emirates, and Gulf Air.

Indira Gandhi International Airport – Delhi (India)

Delhi recorded 63 cancellations and 136 delays, involving major Indian carriers IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet, along with international airlines including Emirates and Etihad Airways.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport – Mumbai (India)

Mumbai experienced 73 cancellations and 94 delays, affecting airlines such as IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Akasa Air, Etihad Airways, Emirates, and Norse Atlantic Airways.

Airlines Most Affected by Asia Flight Cancellations and Delays

Emirates

Across multiple hubs including Dubai, Bangkok, Singapore, Phuket, Narita, Kansai, and Abu Dhabi, Emirates recorded approximately 394 cancellations and 46 delays, making it one of the most disrupted airlines.

Etihad Airways

With major disruption centered in Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways reported around 262 cancellations and 30 delays, impacting flights across several Asian routes.

IndiGo

India’s largest airline recorded approximately 85 cancellations and 59 delays across airports including Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai.

Air India

Air India experienced about 36 cancellations and 81 delays, particularly at Delhi and Mumbai, reflecting operational strain across domestic and international networks.

SpiceJet

The airline recorded around 19 cancellations and 48 delays, especially across Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata.

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways faced 16 cancellations across multiple airports, including Bangkok, Narita, Phuket, and Abu Dhabi.

AirAsia

The airline recorded 176 delays at Kuala Lumpur and additional delays in Singapore and Bangkok, making it one of the most delay-affected carriers.

Japan Airlines

Operating primarily in Tokyo, Japan Airlines recorded 152 delays and several cancellations, contributing significantly to disruptions at Haneda and Narita airports.

What Can Affected Passengers Do?

Check airline apps or airport websites regularly for updated flight status information.

Arrive early at the airport to allow extra time for rebooking or schedule changes.

Contact airline customer service to explore rebooking options or alternative flights.

Monitor airline notifications and email alerts for schedule updates.

Keep travel documents and boarding passes easily accessible to speed up airport processes.

Review airline policies regarding refunds or rescheduling options when flights are cancelled.

Learn More

Overview of Asia Flight Cancellations

Air travel disruptions across Asia and the Middle East today affected several major aviation markets including the United Arab Emirates, India, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and Japan. Airports in Dubai (UAE) and Abu Dhabi (UAE) experienced the highest cancellation volumes, while airports in Tokyo (Japan), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), and Bangkok (Thailand) reported the most significant delays. Key cities including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Delhi, Mumbai, Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Osaka, Phuket, Kolkata, and Hyderabad experienced operational disruptions across their international airports.
Major airlines including Emirates, Etihad Airways, IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Qatar Airways, Thai Airways, AirAsia, Singapore Airlines, Japan Airlines, and All Nippon Airways reported flight disruptions across several routes. Particularly heavy disruption was seen in Dubai (UAE) and Abu Dhabi (UAE) as a result of the war in the Middle East, while delay-driven disruption dominated in Tokyo (Japan), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), and Bangkok (Thailand). Airports in Delhi (India) and Mumbai (India) also experienced substantial delays and cancellations affecting domestic and international travel.
Across the region, the disruption highlighted how major aviation hubs in the UAE, India, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and Japan remain highly interconnected, meaning operational issues in one location can quickly ripple through multiple airline networks. Cities including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Singapore, Delhi, and Mumbai remained central points in the disruption pattern, as airlines such as Emirates, Etihad Airways, IndiGo, Air India, AirAsia, and Japan Airlines navigated widespread cancellations and delays across Asia’s busiest air travel corridors.

Source: Different airports and FlightAware

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