According to BBC News, the Transport Ministry of Indonesia stated that the aftermath of the eruption led to roughly 1,588 flights being delayed, with airports remaining closed until 09:00 local time on Monday morning.
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On Sunday, 06 September 2026, a volcanic eruption in the volcanic island of Anak Krakatau, located in Indonesia's Sunda Strait, has prompted the cancellation of all flights at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and disrupted other domestic airports.
According to BBC News, the Transport Ministry of Indonesia stated that the aftermath of the eruption led to roughly 1,588 flights being delayed, with airports remaining closed until 09:00 local time on Monday morning. With this, around 170,000 passengers were stranded due to ash drifting across the western part of the country.
The BBC also reports a timeline for the volcano eruption, which started late on Friday night, generating continuous seismic activity, lava fountains, and booming sounds across surrounding regions. Two more eruptions were reported on Sunday.
Although no casualties were reported, major disruptions were caused, mainly affecting flights to and from Singapore, Doha, Sydney, and Kuala Lumpur. Indonesia is one of Southeast Asia’s most popular tourist destinations, welcoming millions of international visitors each year to destinations ranging from Bali and Jakarta to Lombok and other island regions. The widespread flight disruptions caused by the eruption could therefore have a significant impact on both international and domestic travel, particularly as airports across the country work to manage the effects of volcanic ash and ensure passenger safety.
