The temporary suspension of flight operations at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport has been extended again due to volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau, Monday (September 7, 2026). Yudistiawan, Assistant Deputy for Communication & Legal Affairs at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, stated that the suspension, previously scheduled for 8:59 a.m. Western Indonesian Time (WIB), has now been extended until 6:00 p.m. Western Indonesian Time (WIB).
Soekarno-Hatta Airport Flights Uncertain, Passengers Still Check-in. "In connection with the increased eruption activity of Mount Anak Krakatau, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport has suspended flight operations until 6:00 p.m. Western Indonesian Time (WIB)," Yudistiawan said in an official statement received by Kompas.com on Monday. Yudistiawan urged prospective passengers to regularly check their flight status through their respective airlines' official channels before heading to the airport. Also read: Halim Airport Remains Closed, 5 Batik Air Flights Canceled, 541 Passengers Affected Anak Krakatau Eruption Cancels Almost All Flights in Jambi Kompas.Article: "We urge all airport service users to double-check flight status and schedules through the airline's official channels before traveling. For airport information, please contact the InJourney Airports Contact Center 172," he added. The management of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport also apologized for the inconvenience experienced by prospective passengers due to the natural conditions.
Sources: https://megapolitan.kompas.com/read/2026/09/07/09083561/update-penutupan-bandara-soekarno-hatta-senin-ini-diperpanjang-hingga?utm_source=Various&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=AIML_Widget_Desktop
