At least 20 flights from Singapore cancelled as Typhoon Bavi hits Japan, approaches Taiwan and China
Typhoon Bavi has caused the cancellation of at least 20 flights from Singapore to various destinations in north-east Asia. The storm, which hit Okinawa with high winds, is expected to make landfall in China shortly.
Why it matters
Severe weather events significantly disrupt international travel and supply chains, impacting thousands of passengers and regional logistics.
SINGAPORE: A slew of flights from Singapore to north-east Asia were cancelled on Saturday (July 11) and Sunday (July 12) due to the impact of Typhoon Bavi.
In response to The Straits Times’ queries, Changi Airport Group (CAG) said at least 20 flights were cancelled across airlines and destinations.
The cancelled flights included Singapore Airlines (SIA) flights SQ828, SQ830, SQ832 and SQ836 from Singapore to Shanghai on July 11.
SIA also added to its advisory on July 10 that flights SQ831, SQ833, SQ835 and SQ825 departing from Shanghai to Singapore on July 11 and 12 were also cancelled.
Two of the national carrier’s flights between Singapore and Shanghai were also rescheduled.
Strong wind rattles trees at a port in Ishigaki, Okinawa Prefecture, as Typhoon Bavi passes through on July 11, 2026. - Photo: Reuters
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