Typhoon Dolphin Disrupts Flights Across Shanghai and Asian Hubs

Triggering 761 cancellations and 8,207 delays across major regional hubs due to extreme rainfall from Typhoon Dolphin, severe weather has disrupted Asian aviation networks.

The Core Transit Update

Aviation scheduling networks and regional airport arrival corridors across East and South Asia are managing severe disruptions. Typhoon Dolphin has brought torrential rain, flooding risks, and reduced visibility, forcing airlines to suspend flights.

According to flight-tracking records compiled on August 11, 2026, at 3:43 PM ET, a total of 761 cancellations and 8,207 delays were recorded across the region. China's busiest hubs faced the heaviest impact, with Shanghai Pudong (PVG) recording 664 delays and Beijing Capital (PEK) registering 645 delays, while Tokyo Haneda (HND) logged 405 delays and 50 cancellations as the storm systems tracked across East Asia.

Airport Disruption & Airline Delay Specifications

Navigating Asian air corridors during typhoon alerts requires tracking airport flight suspensions and airline performance indicators. The following tables outline the airport disruption statistics and airline delay metrics.

Affected Airport Hub	City / Country	Delays Recorded	Cancellations Recorded	Primary Severe Weather Threat
Shanghai Pudong (PVG)	Shanghai, China	664 delays	20 cancellations	Typhoon Dolphin flood risk
Beijing Capital (PEK)	Beijing, China	645 delays	85 cancellations	Extreme rain (>150mm predicted)
Beijing Daxing (PKX)	Beijing, China	524 delays	71 cancellations	Extreme rain (>150mm predicted)
Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN)	Guangzhou, China	450 delays	25 cancellations	Heavy storm rain bands
Tokyo Haneda (HND)	Tokyo, Japan	405 delays	50 cancellations	Landslide & wind alerts
Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)	Shanghai, China	381 delays	27 cancellations	Typhoon Dolphin flood risk
Shenzhen Bao'an (SZX)	Shenzhen, China	406 delays	16 cancellations	Torrential rain bands
Chengdu Tianfu (TFU)	Chengdu, China	355 delays	21 cancellations	Regional flight restrictions
Jakarta (CGK)	Jakarta, Indonesia	239 delays	14 cancellations	Storm-related delays
Delhi (DEL)	Delhi, India	208 delays	15 cancellations	Severe weather delays
Seoul Incheon (ICN)	Seoul, South Korea	193 delays	6 cancellations	Regional storm congestion

Asian airport flight delays and cancellations summary (August 11, 2026).

Airline Carrier	Country of Origin	Delays Recorded today	Cancellations Recorded	Dominant Airspace Disruption
China Eastern	China	877 delays	84 cancellations	Shanghai & Eastern China
Air China	China	666 delays	93 cancellations	Beijing & Northern China
China Southern	China	622 delays	76 cancellations	Guangzhou & Southern China
Shenzhen Airlines	China	319 delays	4 cancellations	Shenzhen regional routes
Sichuan Airlines	China	302 delays	2 cancellations	Chengdu regional routes
XiamenAir	China	271 delays	4 cancellations	Xiamen coastal routes
IndiGo	India	268 delays	2 cancellations	Delhi & Indian network
Hainan Airlines	China	250 delays	9 cancellations	Southern/Northern hubs
Japan Airlines	Japan	246 delays	9 cancellations	Tokyo Haneda & Narita routes
Spring Airlines	China	211 delays	8 cancellations	Shanghai base routes
All Nippon Airways	Japan	151 delays	31 cancellations	Tokyo Haneda & Narita routes
Batik Air	Indonesia	106 delays	17 cancellations	Jakarta & Indonesian routes
ANA Wings	Japan	102 delays	10 cancellations	Regional Japan feeder lines
SpiceJet	India	37 delays	16 cancellations	Indian domestic schedules
Air India	India	84 delays	3 cancellations	Indian domestic/intl network

Airline delay and cancellation metrics.

Traveler Logistics Guide

From a ground-level perspective, the best way to navigate this is to download the mobile application of your operating airline and verify your flight status before leaving for the airport, as typhoon rain bands can trigger rapid changes in runway slot availability. Checking regional weather updates is recommended.

To organize your travel:

Allow Safe Connecting Windows: For connections through Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo, or Seoul Incheon, allow at least four to five hours between flights to absorb aircraft rotation delays.
Verify Airport Check-in Status: During typhoon ground delays, check-in queues at Pudong, Daxing, and Haneda can experience significant bottlenecks. Arrive at least three hours early.
Understand Digital Visa & Border Rules: If forced to exit the airport during a layover cancellation in China, confirm temporary transit visa options at the immigration desk.
Contact Airlines for Rebooking: Major carriers like China Eastern (84 cancellations) and Air China (93 cancellations) offer online rebooking services. Use digital chat portals to avoid long call queues.

Infrastructure Impact Assessment

The management of airport closures and flight reroutings during Typhoon Dolphin helps maintain passenger safety across East Asia.

By coordinating schedule restrictions and parking aircraft in protected hangars, air traffic controllers in China and Japan prevent runway congestion, mitigate flood-related ground handling risks, and ensure that regional transport systems recover quickly as weather boundaries clear.