Published on
January 7, 2026
Air travel across Asia is facing significant disruption as airlines report extensive flight cancellations. A total of 58 flights have been canceled this week, affecting major destinations including Dalian, Chengdu, Taiwan, Guam, Tan Son Nhat, Phu Quoc, Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Surabaya, Kuala Lumpur, Mukah, Lahad Datu, and Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport. These disruptions span domestic and international routes, affecting travelers across multiple countries in the region.
Hong Kong Flight Disruptions
At Hong Kong International Airport (VHHH), several departures have been canceled:
- China Southern Airlines
- CCA106 to Dalian Zhoushuizi, 5:10 PM HKT, Wednesday
- CCA412 to Chengdu Tianfu, 1:45 PM HKT, Wednesday
- Cathay Pacific
- CPA466 to Taiwan Taoyuan, 9:30 AM HKT, Tuesday
Taiwan Flight Delays
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (RCTP) reported cancellations across regional and long-haul flights:
- United Airlines: UAL166 to Guam, 11:00 AM CST, Wednesday
- VietJet:
- VJC841 to Tan Son Nhat, 6:25 AM CST, Wednesday
- VJC845 to Phu Quoc, 2:00 PM CST, Tuesday
- Royal Brunei: RYL258 to Caticlan, 12:45 PM CST, Tuesday
- Cathay Pacific: CPA461 to Hong Kong, 12:25 PM CST, Tuesday
Indonesia Air Travel
Indonesia’s domestic network has experienced significant cancellations:
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (Makassar)
- BTK6231 to Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta, 9:05 PM WITA, Wednesday
- BTK6269 to Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta, 8:25 PM WITA, Tuesday
Juanda International Airport (Surabaya)
- BTK7518, BTK7514, BTK7579, BTK6581, and others to Jakarta, Halim Perdanakusuma, and Yogyakarta, Tuesday and Wednesday
Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
- BTK6360, BTK7519, BTK7366, BTK7559, BTK7059, BTK6296, BTK6578, BTK7541, BTK6582, BTK6566, BTK7533, BTK6142, BTK6378, BTK6241 to Yogyakarta, Juanda, Adisumarmo, Ahmad Yani, Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II, and Sultan Hasanuddin
Malaysia Canceled Flights
Airports across Malaysia also experienced multiple cancellations:
Kuching International Airport
- MWG3423 to Mukah, 4:00 PM Tuesday
Kota Kinabalu International Airport
- MAS2631 to Kuala Lumpur, 7:05 PM Sunday
- MAS3018 to Lahad Datu, 4:00 PM Sunday
- MAS2607 to Kuala Lumpur, 4:05 PM Friday
- MAS2641 to Kuala Lumpur, 2:40 PM Wednesday
- MAS2645 to Kuala Lumpur, 6:00 PM Tuesday
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- MAS118 to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International at 5:05 PM Tuesday and Wednesday
Vietnam Airport Cancellations
Vietnam has reported cancellations at key international airports:
- Phu Quoc International Airport
- VJC844 to Taiwan Taoyuan, 8:25 AM Tuesday
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City)
- SJX712 to Taiwan Taoyuan, 11:40 AM Tuesday
Flight Cancellations Summary Table
| Country | Airport | Flight | Destination | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | VHHH | CCA106 | Dalian Zhoushuizi | Wed 05:10PM HKT |
| Hong Kong | VHHH | CCA412 | Chengdu Tianfu | Wed 01:45PM HKT |
| Hong Kong | VHHH | CPA466 | Taiwan Taoyuan | Tue 09:30AM HKT |
| Taiwan | RCTP | UAL166 | Guam | Wed 11:00AM CST |
| Taiwan | RCTP | VJC841 | Tan Son Nhat | Wed 06:25AM CST |
| Taiwan | RCTP | VJC845 | Phu Quoc | Tue 02:00PM CST |
| Taiwan | RCTP | RYL258 | Caticlan | Tue 12:45PM CST |
| Taiwan | RCTP | CPA461 | Hong Kong | Tue 12:25PM CST |
| Indonesia | WAAA | BTK6231 | Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta | Wed 09:05PM WITA |
| Indonesia | WAAA | BTK6269 | Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta | Tue 08:25PM WITA |
| Indonesia | WARR | BTK7518 | Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta | Wed 06:10PM WIB |
| Indonesia | WARR | BTK7514 | Halim Perdanakusuma | Wed 05:55PM WIB |
| Indonesia | WARR | BTK7579 | Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta | Wed 05:30PM WIB |
| Indonesia | WARR | BTK6581 | Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta | Wed 02:10PM WIB |
| Indonesia | WIII | BTK6360 | Yogyakarta | Thu 04:20PM WIB |
| Indonesia | WIII | BTK7519 | Juanda | Thu 04:00PM WIB |
| Indonesia | WIII | BTK7366 | Adisumarmo | Thu 01:20PM WIB |
| Indonesia | WIII | BTK7559 | Ahmad Yani | Thu 08:25AM WIB |
| Indonesia | WIII | BTK7059 | Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II | Wed 05:00PM WIB |
| Indonesia | WIII | BTK6296 | Sultan Hasanuddin | Wed 04:50PM WIB |
| Malaysia | WBGG | MWG3423 | Mukah | Tue 04:00PM +08 |
| Malaysia | WBKK | MAS2631 | Kuala Lumpur | Sun 07:05PM +08 |
| Malaysia | WBKK | MAS3018 | Lahad Datu | Sun 04:00PM +08 |
| Malaysia | WBKK | MAS2607 | Kuala Lumpur | Fri 04:05PM +08 |
| Malaysia | WBKK | MAS2641 | Kuala Lumpur | Wed 02:40PM +08 |
| Malaysia | WBKK | MAS2645 | Kuala Lumpur | Tue 06:00PM +08 |
| Malaysia | WMKK | MAS118 | Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl | Tue 05:05PM +08 |
| Malaysia | WMKK | MAS118 | Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl | Wed 05:05PM +08 |
| Vietnam | VVPQ | VJC844 | Taiwan Taoyuan | Tue 08:25AM +07 |
| Vietnam | VVTS | SJX712 | Taiwan Taoyuan | Tue 11:40AM +07 |
Total Cancellations: 58
Impact on Passengers
These Asia flight cancellations are affecting travelers across multiple countries. Passengers face delays, missed connections, and rescheduling challenges. Airlines are working to rebook travelers, notify them promptly, and restore operations. Travelers are advised to stay updated on flight status and maintain flexible travel plans.
The disruptions emphasize the fragility of regional air travel, where cancellations in one hub can cascade through connecting flights, impacting both domestic and international travel. Hong Kong, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam are among the hardest-hit regions this week.
