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March 14, 2026
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Thousands of travellers grounded in Asia today as flight disruptions intensified across Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, India, China, Qatar, and UAE, with 12 major airports recording 2,476 delays and 594 cancellations. The airports impacted include Suvarnabhumi Bangkok International Airport (11 cancellations, 304 delays), Phuket International Airport (6 cancellations, 125 delays), Kuala Lumpur International Airport (5 cancellations, 375 delays), Singapore Changi Airport (5 cancellations, 168 delays), Indira Gandhi International Airport (27 cancellations, 448 delays) in Delhi, Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (40 cancellations, 294 delays) in Mumbai, Hamad International Airport (287 cancellations, 12 delays) in Doha, Dubai International Airport (119 cancellations, 188 delays), Abu Dhabi International Airport (53 cancellations, 59 delays), Sharjah International Airport (17 cancellations, 61 delays), Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (14 cancellations, 231 delays), and Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (10 cancellations, 211 delays).
Among the most affected airlines, Qatar Airways (274 cancellations, 13 delays) and IndiGo (85 cancellations, 245 delays) recorded some of the largest disruption counts, while Air India (34 cancellations, 283 delays), Gulf Air (33 cancellations), FlyDubai (29 cancellations, 77 delays), Malaysia Airlines (8 cancellations, 55 delays), and Etihad Airways (15 cancellations, 44 delays) also saw notable operational disruptions. Other widely used carriers including Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, AirAsia, Sichuan Airlines, Air China, and Shenzhen Airlines reported significant delays across multiple hubs.
According to the latest flight data, cities impacted include Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Bangkok, Phuket, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Delhi, Mumbai, Chengdu, and Chongqing, spanning the countries of Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, India, and China.
- Updated Today: Asian aviation networks recorded 2,476 flight delays and 594 cancellations across 12 major international airports.
- Hamad International Airport in Doha reported the highest cancellations with 287 flights cancelled.
- Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi recorded the largest delay count with 448 delayed flights.
- Kuala Lumpur International Airport experienced 375 delays, making it one of the most delay-affected hubs in Southeast Asia.
- Suvarnabhumi Bangkok International Airport recorded 304 delays, while Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport saw 294 delays.
- Major airlines affected included Qatar Airways, IndiGo, Air India, Gulf Air, FlyDubai, Etihad Airways, Malaysia Airlines, and AirAsia.
- Additional disruption was reported at Chengdu Tianfu and Chongqing Jiangbei airports in China.
Most Affected Asian Airports
Hamad International Airport – Doha
Hamad International Airport recorded the highest cancellation count with 287 cancellations and 12 delays. The majority of disruptions were linked to Qatar Airways, which accounted for a large portion of cancellations and all recorded delays at the airport. Other airlines including Gulf Air, IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, and Royal Jordanian also experienced cancelled services through the Doha hub.
Dubai International Airport – Dubai
At Dubai International Airport, operations were affected by 119 cancellations and 188 delays. FlyDubai recorded the largest number of disruptions with both cancellations and delays, while IndiGo, Air India, Gulf Air, and Qatar Airways also reported cancellations. Emirates, the airport’s flagship airline, recorded a high number of delays but no cancellations.
Abu Dhabi International Airport – Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi International Airport reported 53 cancellations and 59 delays. IndiGo recorded the highest cancellation count at the airport, while Etihad Airways saw the majority of delays. Additional disruptions involved Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, and EgyptAir, highlighting the widespread nature of the operational impact.
Sharjah International Airport – Sharjah
At Sharjah International Airport, 17 flights were cancelled and 61 delayed. Most delays were linked to Air Arabia, which operates a significant number of flights from Sharjah. Cancellations were reported by IndiGo, Qatar Airways, SpiceJet, EgyptAir, and Pegasus Airlines.
Suvarnabhumi Bangkok International Airport – Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok saw 11 cancellations and 304 delays, making it one of the most delay-affected hubs in Southeast Asia. Airlines such as Thai Airways, Thai Vietjet Air, Bangkok Airways, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways experienced disruptions in operations.
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Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Kuala Lumpur
At Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 375 flights were delayed and 5 cancelled. The majority of delays were recorded by AirAsia, while Malaysia Airlines reported both cancellations and delays. Additional delays affected carriers such as Malindo Air, AirAsia X, Firefly, and XiamenAir.
Indira Gandhi International Airport – Delhi
Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi recorded the highest delay total among all airports with 448 delays and 27 cancellations. Air India and IndiGo accounted for a large portion of delays and cancellations, while SpiceJet, Air India Express, Akasa Air, and Corendon Airlines also experienced disruptions.
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport – Mumbai
Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport reported 40 cancellations and 294 delays. IndiGo again recorded the largest share of disruptions, followed by Air India. SpiceJet, Akasa Air, and Gulf Air also experienced cancellations at the Mumbai hub.
Singapore Changi Airport – Singapore
Singapore Changi Airport recorded 5 cancellations and 168 delays today. Singapore Airlines and Scoot accounted for the largest share of delays, while cancellations were reported by Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways, affecting several regional and international routes.
Airlines Most Affected by Asia Flight Cancellations and Delays
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways experienced significant disruption across multiple airports, including Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Bangkok, Phuket, Delhi, and Mumbai. The airline recorded 274 cancellations and 13 delays across these airports, making it one of the most affected carriers.
IndiGo
IndiGo reported 85 cancellations and 245 delays across airports including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Delhi, and Mumbai. The airline was particularly affected at the two major Indian hubs of Delhi and Mumbai.
Air India
Air India recorded 34 cancellations and 283 delays, largely concentrated at Delhi and Mumbai airports, with additional disruption at Dubai International Airport.
Gulf Air
Gulf Air faced 33 cancellations across several airports including Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Delhi, and Singapore, making it one of the airlines with the highest cancellation counts.
FlyDubai
FlyDubai experienced 29 cancellations and 77 delays, primarily at Dubai International Airport, where it operates a large share of regional flights.
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways recorded 15 cancellations and 44 delays, most notably at Abu Dhabi International Airport and Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines reported 8 cancellations and 55 delays, mostly linked to operations at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
AirAsia
AirAsia experienced widespread delays across Southeast Asian hubs, including Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Phuket, and Singapore, with the largest share recorded at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
What Can Impacted Passengers Do?
- Check airline websites or mobile apps for the latest flight status updates.
- Contact the airline directly for rebooking options if flights are cancelled.
- Arrive at the airport earlier than usual when delays are expected.
- Monitor official airport announcements and departure boards.
- Keep travel documents, boarding passes, and confirmation emails accessible.
- Consider travel insurance coverage for significant disruptions.
Overview of Asia Flight Cancellations
Flight disruptions today stretched across multiple major aviation hubs in Asia, including Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Bangkok, Phuket, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Delhi, Mumbai, Chengdu, and Chongqing. Airlines such as Qatar Airways, IndiGo, Air India, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and Etihad Airways recorded some of the highest numbers of delays and cancellations.
Major cities like Dubai, Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangkok saw particularly high delay counts, while Doha recorded the largest number of cancellations. Airports in Kuala Lumpur, Chengdu, and Chongqing also experienced heavy delays affecting regional carriers including Sichuan Airlines, Air China, Shenzhen Airlines, and China Eastern.
The disruptions span several countries, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, India, and China, highlighting the widespread operational impact across Asia’s aviation network. As travel demand remains high, airlines and airport authorities in Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Bangkok, Phuket, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Delhi, Mumbai, Chengdu, and Chongqing continue managing schedules and operations while passengers monitor updates from carriers such as Qatar Airways, Air India, IndiGo, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and Etihad Airways.
Source: Different airports and FlightAware
