Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta Airport Temporarily Closed Due to Anak Krakatau Volcanic Ash, Bali Flights Affected
Indonesia's Ministry of Transportation temporarily closed Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta from 1:30 AM to 5:30 AM local time due to volcanic ash spreading from Mount Anak Krakatau. Several domestic flights, including those to Denpasar (Bali), were canceled, delayed, or rescheduled, with possible cascading effects on subsequent flight schedules.
Indonesia's Directorate General of Civil Aviation announced that Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport was temporarily closed from 1:30 AM to 5:30 AM local time on September 6, 2026, based on NOTAM No. A3341/26, following the detection of volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau. A paper test conducted between 12:35 AM and 1:05 AM confirmed the presence of volcanic ash dispersion near the airport, according to Director General Lukman F. Laisa.
As of monitoring data at 10:00 PM on September 5, 2026, 33 flights at Soekarno-Hatta Airport were affected. On international routes, 16 flights were canceled, 7 delayed, and 5 rescheduled, affecting connections to and from Singapore, Hong Kong, Sydney, Seoul/Incheon, Doha, Amsterdam, and Kuala Lumpur.
On domestic routes, 4 flights were canceled and 1 flight was diverted, affecting routes to and from Lampung, as well as flights to Denpasar (Bali) and Surabaya. The Directorate General is closely monitoring flight schedule recovery on September 6, given potential cascading impacts on aircraft rotation, fleet availability, subsequent flight schedules, and terminal capacity.
Things to Consider
If you are flying to or from Bali (Denpasar) with a connection through Jakarta, check your airline's official website or app for the latest flight status before heading to the airport. Confirm cancellation or delay information via phone or airline social media channels, and contact customer service promptly to rebook if your flight is affected. Since volcanic ash conditions can change quickly, build extra buffer time into your travel plans over the next few days, especially for flights connecting through Jakarta.
Source: ANTARA News Bali