Jakarta Flights Briefly Halted by Anak Krakatau Ash; Bali Routes Now Back to Normal
Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta Airport, which had suspended operations due to volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau, resumed normal operations early on September 8. Flights between Bali (Ngurah Rai) and Jakarta/Bandung by seven airlines also returned to normal the same day. Separately, Bali's disaster agency (BPBD) clarified that heightened volcanic activity is not mechanically linked to feared
Jakarta Flights Briefly Halted by Anak Krakatau Ash; Bali Routes Now Back to Normal
According to Indonesia's Ministry of Transportation, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta (Terminal 1) and several other airports, which had suspended operations due to volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau, resumed normal service starting at 00:01 WIB on Tuesday, September 8. Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi announced the reopening in person from Terminal 1 early that morning.
As a result, flight routes connecting Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport with Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta (CGK) and Halim Perdanakusuma (HLP) airports, as well as Bandung's Husein Sastranegara Airport (BDO), also resumed the same day. The resumption follows the issuance of three NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) cancellations by AirNav Indonesia, and seven airlines have reportedly returned to normal operations on these routes.
Separately, increased activity at several volcanoes in Indonesia had sparked public concern on social media about a potential "megathrust" earthquake. Bali's Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) responded by clarifying that volcanic eruptions and megathrust earthquakes operate through fundamentally different mechanisms, and that increased volcanic activity does not directly raise the risk of a megathrust event.
Unrelated to the ash disruption, in Denpasar's Tegal Harum village, residents rushed to buy subsidized 3kg LPG canisters after reports of shortages in the local market, with 100 canisters selling out within minutes at a government-organized discount sale. While this shortage primarily affects local residents, it could indirectly impact foreign residents and accommodations that rely on LPG for cooking.
Things to Consider
If you have flights booked between Bali and Jakarta or Bandung, confirm operational status directly with your airline before departing, as volcanic activity could cause renewed disruptions. Build a buffer day into your itinerary in case of sudden closures. Regarding megathrust earthquake concerns, rely only on official sources such as BPBD or Indonesia's meteorological agency (BMKG) rather than unverified social media claims. If you use LPG for cooking during a long-term stay, check local supply availability and restock early to avoid shortages.
Source: BALIPOST.com