Volcano extends closure of Jakarta airspace

Jakarta (AFP) – Jakarta’s main airport and three others postponed their reopening on Monday after suspending operations due to a volcanic eruption that stranded hundreds of thousands of travelers.

Mount Anak Krakatau, located about 150 kilometers from the Indonesian capital, erupted on Saturday, spewing a plume of lava and a cloud of volcanic ash.

Eight airports halted operations over the weekend after ash was detected in their airspace, disrupting thousands of flights and leaving more than 270,000 passengers stranded, according to the Ministry of Transport.

In a statement, the ministry said, “These figures represent the cumulative impact on operations since September 5, 2026, and include flights that were canceled, delayed, or rerouted.”