Jakarta, Indonesia – Early Sunday morning, Soekarno‑Hatta International Airport announced a temporary suspension of all flight operations until 9:30 a.m. (0230 GMT). The decision came after volcanic ash from the ongoing eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau was detected in the airport’s vicinity.

Flight disruptions

The suspension extends a previously scheduled halt that was set to end at 5:30 a.m. The transportation ministry reported that 33 flights – a mix of domestic and international services – were delayed or cancelled as a result.

Eruption details

Mount Anak Krakatau began erupting late Friday, sending ash plumes high into the atmosphere. By early Sunday, ashfall had reached the airport, prompting safety officials to act to protect aircraft engines and passenger health.

No tsunami threat

Indonesia’s disaster mitigation agency confirmed on Saturday that there was no imminent risk of a tsunami associated with the volcano’s activity, allowing authorities to focus solely on aviation safety.

What travelers should know

Passengers with tickets on affected flights are advised to contact their airlines for rebooking options or refunds. The airport will continue to monitor ash levels and provide updates through its official Instagram account and other communication channels.

Authorities expect normal operations to resume once ash concentrations fall below safety thresholds. Travelers planning to fly in or out of Jakarta in the coming days should stay alert for further advisories.

Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.