Several Flights from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Middle East Cancelled and Delayed
PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia (InJourney Airports), operator of Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Banten, announced that numerous flights to the Middle East have been cancelled and delayed due to airspace closures across several countries in the region.
According to Aziz Fahmi Harahap, Acting Assistant Deputy of Communication and Legal at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, the affected outbound flights include Etihad Airways EY472 to Abu Dhabi, Qatar Airways QR954 to Doha, Qatar Airways QR957 to Doha, Emirates EK357 to Dubai, Etihad Airways EY475 to Abu Dhabi, Garuda Indonesia GA900 to Doha, and Etihad Airways EY473 to Abu Dhabi.
Regarding incoming flights, Etihad Airways EY472 from Abu Dhabi to Jakarta and Qatar Airways QR954 from Doha to Jakarta have been cancelled.
In response to the disruptions, airport management has implemented passenger assistance measures in accordance with established procedures. These include processing travel document cancellations at immigration facilities and coordinating with airlines to arrange accommodation and reschedule flights for affected passengers.
“Overall, the situation in the terminal remains safe and conducive,” Harahap stated.
The airport operator confirmed that flight operations at Soekarno-Hatta, particularly on other international routes, continue to operate safely and smoothly. Airport management guarantees that all passenger services function optimally for both departures and arrivals.
Harahap emphasised that intensive coordination is continuously maintained with airlines, airport authorities, and other relevant agencies to anticipate operational dynamics and ensure safety, security, and service standards remain intact.
InJourney urged prospective passengers travelling to Middle Eastern destinations to actively monitor flight information updates through official airline channels or customer service lines to obtain the latest departure status information.
The airport operator also confirmed its commitment to ongoing monitoring of operational developments across all terminals, particularly international flight services, to ensure rapid and appropriate responses to any potential challenges that may arise.