Jakarta airport extends closure after volcano eruption
Summary
Jakarta's main airport and three others delayed reopening after Mount Anak Krakatau erupted, disrupting flights and leaving more than 270,000 passengers stranded. Authorities warned the eruption risk remained high as ash continued to affect airspace across Indonesia.
Key Points
- Jakarta's main airport and three others extended closure after Mount Anak Krakatau's eruption spread volcanic ash across the region.
- More than 270,000 passengers were stranded, and over 240 flights were cancelled or delayed on Monday morning alone.
- The transport ministry said the disruption has affected both domestic and international flights since 5 September 2026.
- Indonesia's geology agency warned that the eruption risk remained high and cited hazards from ashfall, incandescent rocks and possible lava flows.
