A volcanic eruption in Indonesia has disrupted air travel, leaving more than 1.50 lakh passengers stranded after authorities temporarily suspended operations at 8 airports.
Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi said 712 flights had been affected. He also urged airlines to consider measures linked to the disruption, although the specific measures were not detailed.
Scale of the disruption
The suspension has affected a large number of travellers and interrupted airline operations across 8 airports. More than 1.50 lakh passengers were left stranded as flights were affected by the volcanic event.
The full list of airports, airlines and routes involved is not yet available. Details on when operations will resume have also not been provided.
Volcanic activity
Aerial ry shows a broad volcanic cone beside the sea, with a substantial plume rising from the summit area. The visible landscape is largely covered by dark volcanic terrain, while smoke extends above the crater.
The eruption is the stated reason for the temporary airport suspensions and the resulting flight disruption. No information has been provided on casualties, injuries, evacuations or property damage.
What passengers need to know
Passengers have been affected by the suspension of airport operations and the disruption to 712 flights. The status of individual flights, including cancellations, delays or rebookings, has not been detailed.
The latest update is dated Sun, 06 Sep 2026. Further information is needed on the reopening of the 8 airports and on arrangements for passengers who remain stranded.
Conclusion
Indonesia’s volcanic eruption has caused a major air-travel disruption, affecting more than 1.50 lakh passengers and 712 flights across 8 airports. The next key development is the restoration of airport operations and clearer information for affected travellers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What happened in Indonesia?
A volcanic eruption disrupted air travel and led authorities to temporarily suspend operations at 8 airports.
Q. How many passengers were stranded?
More than 1.50 lakh passengers were left stranded.
Q. How many flights were affected?
Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi said 712 flights had been affected.
Q. Why were airport operations suspended?
The operations were suspended because of the volcanic eruption.
Q. When will the airports reopen?
The timing for restored operations has not been provided.
Q. Which airlines were affected?
The complete list of affected airlines has not been provided.
