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Thousands of passengers left stranded across Asia today as widespread flight disruptions impacted major aviation hubs in Thailand, Singapore, Türkiye, China, India, and Philippines, with over 3,000 delays and cancellations recorded across Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (405 delays, 7 cancellations), Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (274 delays, 10 cancellations), Shanghai Pudong International Airport (266 delays, 6 cancellations), Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (250 delays, 3 cancellations), Delhi Indira Gandhi (471 delays, 9 cancellations), Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport (447 delays, 9 cancellations), Beijing Capital International Airport (189 delays, 7 cancellations), Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (176 delays, 6 cancellations), Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (153 delays, 5 cancellations), Singapore Changi Airport (136 delays, 4 cancellations), Don Mueang International Airport (128 delays), Ninoy Aquino International Airport (116 delays, 8 cancellations), and Phuket International Airport (91 delays).
The most affected airlines included IndiGo (293 delays, 1 cancellation), Pegasus Airlines (262 delays, 7 cancellations), Air China (225 delays, 3 cancellations), Air India (200 delays, 4 cancellations), Thai AirAsia (80 delays), and Gulf Air (12 cancellations). Other major carriers such as China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Shenzhen Airlines also recorded operational delays across these key airports.
The disruption footprint spans New Delhi, Mumbai, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Bangkok, Phuket, Manila, Singapore, and Istanbul in Türkiye, across India, China, Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore, and Türkiye.

• Updated Today: 3,102 delays and 74 cancellations recorded across 13 major airports
• Delhi recorded the highest delays (471) among all airports
• Mumbai saw the highest cancellations (10) amongst these key hubs
• Shenzhen and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen emerged as major delay-heavy hubs
• Thailand airports (Bangkok, Phuket) showed strong stability with minimal cancellations
• Gulf Air led cancellations (12 total) across multiple airports
• IndiGo recorded the highest total delays (293) among all airlines
• Disruptions were primarily delay-driven rather than cancellation-heavy

Most Affected Asian Airports

Indira Gandhi International Airport

Delhi recorded the highest delay volume (471) alongside 9 cancellations, driven largely by domestic carriers.

Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport

Shenzhen saw 447 delays and 9 cancellations, with heavy contribution from Shenzhen Airlines and China Southern.

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

This Türkiye hub experienced 405 delays and 7 cancellations, dominated by Pegasus Airlines.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport

Mumbai reported 274 delays and the highest cancellations (10), largely linked to SpiceJet.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Shanghai recorded 266 delays and 6 cancellations, reflecting widespread airline involvement.

Suvarnabhumi Airport

Bangkok’s main airport saw 250 delays but only 3 cancellations, indicating operational resilience.

Beijing Capital International Airport

Beijing handled 189 delays and 7 cancellations, largely driven by Air China operations.

Airlines Most Affected by Asia Flight Cancellations and Delays

IndiGo

IndiGo recorded 293 delays, the highest among all airlines, with operations heavily impacted in Delhi and Mumbai.

Pegasus Airlines

Pegasus Airlines reported 262 delays and 7 cancellations, dominating disruption at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen in Türkiye.

Air China

Air China logged 225 delays and 3 cancellations, reflecting widespread disruption across multiple Chinese hubs.

Air India

Air India recorded 200 delays and 4 cancellations, with strong presence in Delhi and Mumbai disruptions.

Shenzhen Airlines

Shenzhen Airlines contributed 184 delays, heavily concentrated at Shenzhen airport.

China Southern Airlines

China Southern reported 152 delays, primarily at Shenzhen and Shanghai.

China Eastern Airlines

China Eastern recorded 134 delays, with disruptions spread across eastern China hubs.

Thai AirAsia

Thai AirAsia recorded a total of 80 delays, with disruptions concentrated across Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports, as well as Phuket. Despite moderate delay volume, Thai AirAsia maintained full operational continuity, highlighting relatively stable performance compared to other carriers.

Gulf Air

Gulf Air saw 12 cancellations, the highest among all airlines, with disruption spread across multiple international routes.

What Can Impacted Passengers Do?

• Check flight status directly with the airline before heading to the airport
• Arrive early to accommodate possible delays or rescheduling
• Contact airline support for rebooking or compensation policies
• Keep essential items in carry-on baggage
• Monitor airport announcements and airline notifications
• Consider alternative flights or nearby airports if delays persist

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Overview of Asia Flight Cancellations

Flight disruptions across New Delhi, Mumbai, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Bangkok, Phuket, Manila, Singapore, and Istanbul in Türkiye highlight a region-wide operational strain. Major carriers such as IndiGo, Air India, Pegasus Airlines, Air China, Thai AirAsia, China Southern Airlines, and Gulf Air were among the most affected.
Airports in India (New Delhi, Mumbai) showed both high delays and cancellations, while China (Shenzhen, Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing) experienced large-scale delay networks. Thailand (Bangkok, Phuket) and Singapore demonstrated stronger operational stability with fewer cancellations.
Repeated disruption patterns across New Delhi, Mumbai, Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Istanbul in Türkiye underline key congestion points, while Bangkok, Phuket, and Singapore reflect comparatively stable operations. The impact spans India, China, Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore, and Türkiye, indicating a broad regional disruption pattern across Asia’s major aviation corridors.

Source: Different airports and FlightAware