Nine Flight Routes Affected in Wake of Iran–US Conflict
Jakarta — Achmad Syahir, Deputy Chief Executive of InJourney Airports, stated that the conflict in the Middle East has impacted a number of international flight routes in Indonesia. Syahir noted that six flight routes at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport have been affected due to the situation, along with three routes at I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport in Bali.
“Approximately 26,000 passengers have been affected at Soekarno-Hatta with 194 flights disrupted. Meanwhile, in Denpasar, approximately 20,000 passengers have been affected with around 93 flights,” Syahir said during a press conference regarding InJourney Airports’ readiness for the 2026 Lebaran transport period at Terminal III of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Banten, on Wednesday (11 March 2026).
Syahir explained that flight operations affected by the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East are situational in nature. When conditions at destination countries are not conducive, he noted, flights are automatically halted temporarily.
“There is an on-off situation. So when conditions at the destination are not conducive, it automatically turns off. We also adjust if it does open; we provide service here,” Syahir said.
Maya Watono, Chief Executive of InJourney, stated that InJourney Group is anticipating the impact of the global geopolitical situation that could affect flight operations. This includes the potential for flight delays and cancellations.
“We endeavour to continue providing the best service to passengers, but we also need to anticipate how to respond to the existing geopolitical situation,” Maya said.
Maya stated that the current geopolitical dynamics represent a global phenomenon that is difficult to predict. Even when planning operational activities for 2026, geopolitical factors such as those currently occurring were not specifically accounted for because of their unpredictable nature.
As one form of response to the global situation, InJourney has discussed providing aircraft parking stands at several airports. This facility is being prepared for international airlines from the Middle East such as Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar Airways.
“We are preparing some international airlines that will park at several of our airports,” Maya continued.
Maya stated that the need for aircraft parking has emerged because the geopolitical situation is affecting flight operations in the region. By providing parking facilities at Indonesian airports, InJourney is attempting to contribute to supporting international airline operations whilst capitalising on opportunities arising from the current global condition.
“We will distribute this across several airports that have parking capacity for these three airlines,” Maya said.
Maya stated that the number of aircraft to be stationed is still being calculated because discussions were only held the day before. However, InJourney is committed to providing as much capacity as needed by the airlines.
“We will certainly prepare as much as is needed, particularly at our airports that have the capacity for it. There is potential in Lombok, YIA (Yogyakarta), and Kertajati,” Maya said.