Inp.polri.go.id - Tangerang. Several international flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Middle Eastern destinations faced cancellations and significant delays on Sunday (1/3/2026) following the sudden closure of regional airspace.

The disruption affected major carriers including Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad, and Garuda Indonesia, specifically impacting routes to Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi. Authorities confirmed that arriving flights from Abu Dhabi and Doha were also canceled, forcing airport management to coordinate emergency re-routing and passenger accommodation.

"We have handled affected passengers according to standard procedures, including travel document cancellations at immigration and coordinating with airlines for rescheduling," said Aziz Fahmi Harahap, the Acting Assistant Deputy of Communication at Soekarno-Hatta Airport, as quoted by antaranews.com.

Similar disruptions hit Bali, where I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport confirmed four cancellations to Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Doha. The Airport management continues to collaborate with aviation authorities to monitor the volatile geopolitical situation, advising travelers to verify their flight status through official airline channels before heading to the terminal.

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