Thousands of travellers across Asia faced major disruption as airports and airlines reported widespread flight delays and cancellations.
According to the latest aviation update, Asian airports recorded 3,931 delays and 267 cancellations, affecting major travel hubs in China, India, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates.
The disruption impacted several major airlines, including IndiGo, China Eastern, Air India, Air China, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Emirates, FlyDubai, Korean Air and Thai Airways.
Passengers travelling through busy airports in Guangzhou, Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Mumbai, Shanghai, Tokyo, Seoul, Dubai and Bangkok were among the most affected.
Most Affected Airports Across Asia
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in China reported the highest delay volume, with 663 delays and 25 cancellations. The airport saw heavy disruption involving major Chinese carriers, including China Eastern, Air China and China Express Airlines.
Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi
Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport recorded 439 delays and 1 cancellation, making it one of the worst-hit airports in Asia by delay count. IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet and Air India Express were among the carriers affected.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport reported 338 delays and 8 cancellations. Airlines such as AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and Malindo Air experienced schedule disruption during the day.
Mumbai and Shanghai Airports
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai recorded 239 delays and 2 cancellations, affecting several Indian carriers. Shanghai Pudong International Airport also faced serious disruption, with 163 delays and 20 cancellations.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport reported 150 delays and 16 cancellations, adding to China’s overall aviation disruption.
Tokyo, Seoul, Dubai and Bangkok
Tokyo Haneda Airport reported 156 delays, while Incheon International Airport in Seoul saw 140 delays. Dubai International Airport recorded 123 delays and 2 cancellations, affecting Emirates, FlyDubai and other regional carriers.
Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok reported 116 delays, with Thai Airways and Bangkok Airways among the affected airlines.
Airlines Most Affected by Asia Flight Disruption
IndiGo
IndiGo recorded the highest delay count among listed airlines, with 355 delays and 8 cancellations. The airline was heavily affected across Indian airports, including Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Tirupati.
China Eastern and China Express Airlines
China Eastern faced major disruption with 303 delays and 62 cancellations. China Express Airlines reported 93 delays and the highest airline cancellation count, with 68 cancellations.
Air India and Air China
Air India recorded 190 delays, while Air China reported 160 delays and 24 cancellations. Both airlines were affected across major hubs in India and China.
AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and Other Carriers
AirAsia reported 126 delays and 9 cancellations, while Malaysia Airlines recorded 100 delays. All Nippon Airways saw 93 delays, Japan Airlines recorded 89 delays, and Air India Express reported 80 delays.
Other affected airlines included SpiceJet, Emirates, FlyDubai, Asiana, Korean Air, Thai Airways, Jeju Air, Cathay Pacific and Thai VietJet Air.
What Passengers Should Do Now
Travellers affected by flight delays or cancellations should check their flight status regularly through airline apps and official airport websites. Passengers should also watch for gate changes, revised departure times and airline notifications.
Those facing cancellations should contact their airline directly for rebooking, refund or accommodation support. It is also wise to keep essential items, medicines, chargers and travel documents in carry-on baggage.
Passengers with connecting flights should allow extra time and consider flexible travel options where possible.
Conclusion
Flight disruption across Asia caused serious problems for travellers as 3,931 delays and 267 cancellations were reported across major airports.
China and India were among the hardest-hit regions, while airports in Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, South Korea and the UAE also experienced significant delays.
Major airlines including IndiGo, China Eastern, Air India, AirAsia, Emirates and Japan Airlines faced operational pressure.
Travellers should continue checking real-time updates and remain flexible until airport schedules return to normal.
