Tuesday, September 8, 2026 - Indonesia has begun restoring air travel after volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau forced the closure of several airports and disrupted thousands of flights.
Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and four other airports have reopened following safety assessments and improving weather conditions that helped clear ash from key flight paths. The disruption affected more than 340,000 travelers, underlining the scale of the aviation impact.
Despite the reopening, authorities are warning travelers that the situation remains fluid. Fresh eruptions were recorded at Anak Krakatau on Tuesday, creating the possibility that ash could again spread into aviation routes depending on wind conditions.
Airlines are continuing to assess aircraft affected by the disruption, while authorities maintain safety checks before allowing normal operations to fully resume.
The return of flights offers relief to stranded passengers and airlines facing major losses from cancellations and delays, but the threat of renewed disruption has not disappeared.
Travelers heading through Jakarta and other affected areas should closely monitor flight updates as volcanic activity continues. With ash dispersion capable of changing rapidly, aviation authorities are keeping the situation under close watch while Indonesia works to restore normal air travel.
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