Air travel across Indonesia remains severely disrupted as volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau continues to affect aviation operations, forcing the closure of several airports and prompting widespread flight cancellations.
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) in Jakarta remains among the key airports affected, with authorities extending the suspension of flight operations as ash clouds continue to create safety risks for aircraft. The disruption has also affected other airports across Java and Sumatra. Reuters reported on September 7 that seven Indonesian airports remained closed, with thousands of flights disrupted and hundreds of thousands of travellers affected.
Major airlines have continued to adjust their schedules. Singapore Airlines cancelled multiple Jakarta services on September 7, advising passengers to monitor their flight status as conditions remain fluid. The airline has also offered affected customers options for rebooking or refunds, subject to applicable conditions.
Malaysia Airlines has also cancelled selected Kuala Lumpur–Jakarta services because of the volcanic ash activity. The carrier said it was monitoring developments and would provide further updates to affected passengers.
Garuda Indonesia has similarly suspended services involving Jakarta and other affected airports, with operations dependent on airport authorities confirming that conditions are safe and airports are ready to reopen.
The disruption comes after a series of eruptions from Anak Krakatau produced significant ash clouds, affecting airspace across parts of Indonesia. Aviation authorities and airlines are continuing to monitor wind direction, ash concentration and operational conditions before restoring normal schedules.
Travellers with flights to, from or through affected Indonesian airports are being advised to check directly with their airline for the latest flight status before travelling to the airport, as schedules remain subject to change.
