Seven airports across Indonesia, including two that serve the capital Jakarta, are closed today, Monday 7 September 2026. The closures are a result of volcanic ash from eruptions at Mount Anak Krakatau, according to the transport minister.
Ash from Anak Krakatau, located between Java and Sumatra islands, has covered Jakarta and surrounding areas since eruptions began late on Friday. The transport ministry stated that 170,000 people have been affected by flight cancellations.
The suspension at Jakarta's main airport, along with six other airports, has been extended until 6pm local time on Monday. The transport minister, Dudy Purwagandhi, noted that the duration of the disruption is uncertain due to dynamic weather conditions. The ministry also reported that 1,558 flights have been delayed across eight affected airports, with over 900 of these flights to and from Soekarno-Hatta airport.
Schools in Jakarta have also been impacted, with classes moving online for Monday. Additionally, some shipping has been disrupted, and vessels are prohibited from entering a 3km exclusion zone around the volcano.