Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Japan Airlines, ANA, KLM, American Airlines, and More Spark Widespread Travel Disruptions in Japan as Over 25 Flights Are Cancelled Across Major Airports, Affecting Routes to Tokyo, Osaka, Kagoshima, Narita, Hokkaido, and More – New Update You Need to Know

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January 6, 2026

Japan airlines, ana, klm, american airlines, and more spark widespread travel disruptions in japan as over 25 flights are cancelled across major airports, affecting routes to tokyo, osaka, kagoshima, narita, hokkaido, and more - new update you need to know

Air travel across the country faced notable disruption as Japan flight cancellations affected multiple airports, airlines, and aircraft types over several days. In total, 29 flights were cancelled, impacting key domestic and international destinations including Yakushima, Amami, Okinoerabu, New Chitose, Los Angeles, Wakkanai, Tokyo Haneda, Aomori, Kagoshima, Sendai, Fukuoka, Hanamaki, Narita, and Amsterdam. The spread of cancellations across regional, trunk, and long-haul routes points to broader operational stress rather than isolated issues at a single airport.

Southern Japan and Island Routes See Early Impact

Regional connectivity in southern Japan was hit first, with several short-haul turboprop services grounded at Kagoshima Airport. Japan Air Commuter cancelled multiple flights serving island communities that depend heavily on air travel.

Cancelled services from Kagoshima included:

JAC4333 to Yakushima on Wednesday at 11:15 AM JSTJAC3745 to Yakushima on Wednesday at 11:15 AM JSTJAC3725 to Amami on Tuesday and Wednesday at 8:45 AM JSTJAC3803 to Okinoerabu on Tuesday at 12:35 PM JST

These Kagoshima airport cancelled flights limited access to remote islands and reduced travel flexibility for residents and visitors.

Tokyo Haneda: Domestic and Long-Haul Flights Affected

Tokyo’s main domestic hub also recorded several disruptions, with cancellations affecting both high-frequency domestic routes and one major international service.

Cancelled departures from Haneda Airport:

ADO15 to New Chitose at 8:15 AM JSTADO23 to New Chitose at 12:50 PM JSTADO31 to New Chitose at 5:50 PM JSTAKX571 to Wakkanai at 10:40 AM JSTAAL170 to Los Angeles at 1:05 PM JST

These Tokyo Haneda flight cancellations affected travelers heading to Hokkaido as well as passengers on transpacific journeys.

Osaka Itami Experiences Multiple Domestic Setbacks

In western Japan, Osaka Itami Airport saw several cancellations involving both major trunk routes and regional services.

Cancelled flights from Itami included:

ANA18 to Tokyo Haneda at 9:00 AM JSTJAL102 to Tokyo Haneda at 7:05 AM JSTANA24 to Tokyo Haneda at 12:00 PM JSTANA1143 to New Chitose at 2:45 PM JSTAKX1855 to Aomori at 6:30 PM JSTAKX1161 to Kagoshima at 4:55 PM JST

These Osaka Itami airport disruptions reduced capacity on key business and regional travel corridors.

Central Japan Sees Added Pressure at Centrair

Chubu Centrair International Airport also contributed to the growing list of cancellations, affecting both low-cost and regional operations.

Cancelled Centrair departures:

JJP583 to Fukuoka on Friday at 1:05 PM JSTAKX363 to Sendai on Wednesday at 11:55 AM JSTJAC3653 to Kagoshima on Wednesday at 2:20 PM JSTNew Chitose Records the Highest Volume

Hokkaido’s primary gateway experienced one of the largest clusters of cancellations, particularly on routes linking the island to Tokyo and northern regional cities.

Cancelled departures from New Chitose Airport:

ADO16 to Tokyo Haneda at 10:20 AM JSTADO26 to Tokyo Haneda at 3:00 PM JSTADO36 to Tokyo Haneda at 8:00 PM JSTAKX4841 to Wakkanai at 10:15 AM JSTJAL2803 to Aomori at 10:05 AM JSTJAL2831 to Hanamaki at 9:35 AM JST

These New Chitose airport delays disrupted both long-distance and short regional connections.

Okinawa and Narita See Selective but Significant Cancellations

Naha Airport in Okinawa reported the cancellation of JJP336 to Narita at 8:10 PM JST, affecting evening travel to the Tokyo region.

Narita International Airport faced both domestic and international disruptions:

KLM862 to Amsterdam cancelled on Monday and Tuesday at 1:35 PM JSTJJP507 to Fukuoka cancelled on Monday at 10:05 AM JST

These Narita international flight cancellations were especially impactful for Europe-bound travelers.

Complete List of Cancelled FlightsDeparture AirportFlightDestinationScheduled TimeKagoshimaJAC4333YakushimaWed 11:15 AMKagoshimaJAC3745YakushimaWed 11:15 AMKagoshimaJAC3725AmamiTue & Wed 8:45 AMKagoshimaJAC3803OkinoerabuTue 12:35 PMTokyo HanedaADO15New ChitoseTue 8:15 AMTokyo HanedaADO23New ChitoseTue 12:50 PMTokyo HanedaADO31New ChitoseTue 5:50 PMTokyo HanedaAKX571WakkanaiTue 10:40 AMTokyo HanedaAAL170Los AngelesTue 1:05 PMOsaka ItamiANA18Tokyo HanedaTue 9:00 AMOsaka ItamiJAL102Tokyo HanedaTue 7:05 AMOsaka ItamiANA24Tokyo HanedaMon 12:00 PMOsaka ItamiANA1143New ChitoseMon 2:45 PMOsaka ItamiAKX1855AomoriMon 6:30 PMOsaka ItamiAKX1161KagoshimaMon 4:55 PMCentrairJJP583FukuokaFri 1:05 PMCentrairAKX363SendaiWed 11:55 AMCentrairJAC3653KagoshimaWed 2:20 PMNew ChitoseADO16Tokyo HanedaTue 10:20 AMNew ChitoseADO26Tokyo HanedaTue 3:00 PMNew ChitoseADO36Tokyo HanedaTue 8:00 PMNew ChitoseAKX4841WakkanaiTue 10:15 AMNew ChitoseJAL2803AomoriTue 10:05 AMNew ChitoseJAL2831HanamakiTue 9:35 AMNahaJJP336NaritaTue 8:10 PMNaritaKLM862AmsterdamMon 1:35 PMNaritaKLM862AmsterdamTue 1:35 PMNaritaJJP507FukuokaMon 10:05 AMImpact on Passengers and the Wider Network

The scale and geographic spread of Japan flight cancellations underline how interconnected the country’s aviation system is. When multiple hubs experience disruption at once, the effects cascade quickly, reducing rebooking options and increasing delays across the network. For passengers, the situation reinforces the need to closely monitor airline updates, allow buffer time in travel plans, and stay aware of alternative routing options as airlines work to stabilize operations.