Garuda Indonesia cancels flights due to volcanic ash

Garuda Indonesia has announced the cancellation of all flights to and from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Jakarta (CGK); Husein Sastranegara Airport, Bandung (BDO); and Radin Inten II Airport, Lampung (TKG). These cancellations are in effect for flights scheduled through 11:59 p.m. Western Indonesia Time (WIB) on 7 September 2026, following the temporary closure of these airports due to volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau.

Key details

• Cancellations: Flights to/from Jakarta (CGK), Bandung (BDO), and Lampung (TKG) through 11:59 p.m. WIB on 7 September 2026.

• Affected flight list: Available at https://tinyurl.com/InformationFlightSchedule.

• Passenger options: Rescheduling of trip or full refund.

• Contact: 0804 1 807 807 or 021 2351 9999 (Contact Center), Garuda Indonesia Sales Office, or social media channels.

Flights scheduled after 11:59 p.m. WIB on 7 September 2026 are planned to resume gradually. The resumption of operations is contingent on airports being declared safe by authorities, and Garuda Indonesia ensuring full operational readiness, including aircraft checks and inspections. Travellers should anticipate a progressive restoration of schedules, with potential for further changes.

Options for Affected Passengers

Passengers holding tickets for cancelled flights are eligible to request either a rescheduling of their trip or a full refund. These requests can be processed via the Garuda Indonesia Contact Center, the nearest Garuda Indonesia Sales Office, or through the original booking channel (travel agent or online platform). Passengers do not need to visit the airport solely to arrange these changes.

Garuda Indonesia advises affected passengers to check their flight status periodically before travelling to the airport. Information is available via the Contact Center, the airline's official social media channels (@garuda.indonesia on Instagram and Threads), the nearest Sales Office, or the Garuda Indonesia Whatsapp Channel. A list of affected flights as of 7 September 2026 is published, though the number of affected flights may change dynamically based on developments and operational adjustments.

Source: Garuda Indonesia

Opinion

You might remember the 2010 Eyjafjallajökull eruption in Iceland, which led to the largest air traffic shutdown since World War II (at the time). The closures caused millions of passengers to be stranded not only in Europe but also across the world.

The Mount Anak Krakatau eruption hits Indonesia at a bad time, as large wildfires in Borneo are already contributing to polluted air and health issues. At the same time, the extreme El Niño effect will most likely cause delayed rain and even draught in the region, again hitting Indonesia.