Summary: Japan flight cancellations have affected 59 scheduled arrivals and departures at Narita, Haneda, Osaka Itami and Fukuoka, disrupting both international and domestic services and prompting passengers to rebook or await updates.

A fresh wave of Japan flight cancellations has caused disruption at several of the country’s busiest airports. Narita, Haneda (Tokyo), Osaka Itami and Fukuoka all reported cancelled departures and arrivals — a total of 59 flights — affecting routes to destinations such as Guam, Palau, Yakushima and multiple domestic airports.

Scope of the cancellations across major hubs

The cancellations affected both international and domestic operations and involved a variety of aircraft types, including Boeing 737-800s, Boeing 787s, Airbus A320 family jets, Embraer E190s and Bombardier/De Havilland regional types. Passengers on carriers such as United Airlines and Japan Airlines (JAL) were among those impacted.

  • Total reported cancellations: 59 flights across Narita, Haneda, Osaka Itami and Fukuoka
  • Aircraft types involved: Boeing 737-800, Boeing 787, Airbus A320/A321, Embraer E190, AT43, DH8B
  • Major airlines mentioned: United Airlines (examples: UAL197, UAL143), Japan Airlines (examples: JAL2380, JAL161), ANA and regional carriers

Examples of affected flights at Narita

Narita International Airport recorded multiple cancelled departures and arrivals. Notable examples include United Airlines services UAL197 and UAL143 to Guam and Palau, respectively, as well as wider disruptions to services such as AJX113 (Air Japan B788) to Singapore Changi and JJP801 (A320) to Asahikawa.

  • Cancelled departures at Narita: UAL197 (B738) to Guam, UAL827 (B738) to Guam, UAL143 (B738) to Palau, UAL837 (B738) to Kaohsiung, JJP801 (A320) to Asahikawa, AJX113 (B788) to Singapore
  • Cancelled arrivals at Narita: UAL838 (B738) from Kaohsiung, UAL873 (B738) from Guam, AJX114 (B788) from Singapore
Terminal departures board showing cancelled and delayed flights at a Japanese airport
Departure boards at Japanese airports showed multiple cancellations, affecting international and domestic travellers

Disruptions at Haneda and Osaka Itami

Haneda Airport (Tokyo) experienced cancellations on both domestic and international schedules, including long-haul services such as AAL168 to New York (JFK) and AAL176 to Dallas-Fort Worth. Osaka Itami reported several regional cancellations; examples include AT43 regional flights from Tajima and Yakushima and JAL regional services such as JAL2380.

  • Haneda cancelled departures: AAL168 (B789) to JFK, AAL176 (B789) to DFW, AKX571 (B738) to Wakkanai, ANA35767 to Osaka Itami, JAL161 (E190) to Akita
  • Osaka Itami cancelled arrivals: multiple AT43 services from Tajima and Yakushima, JAL2190 (E170) from Hanamaki

Fukuoka cancellations and regional impacts

Fukuoka Airport also saw a number of regional services cancelled, affecting connections to smaller islands and prefectural airports. Flights cited include JAC3555 and JAC3673 to Izumo and Yakushima, plus JAC4377 and other AT43 services that link remote destinations with Fukuoka.

These cancellations have led to rebookings, delays and additional waiting times for passengers. The affected routes cover a wide geographic range, from domestic island hops to international gateways such as Singapore, Istanbul and US gateways.

Practical tip: If your itinerary includes Narita, Haneda, Osaka Itami or Fukuoka, check with your airline for the latest status and rebooking options. Keep travel documents and contact details accessible in case you need to change plans.

Why this matters: For travellers, these Japan flight cancellations underline the need to monitor flight status continuously and allow extra time when connecting through Japanese hubs. For the travel industry, recurring cancellations strain operations, customer service and onward logistics, highlighting the importance of contingency planning.