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Typhoon Bavi: JAL and ANA Cancel 80+ Flights on 9 July

· 2 min read Travel News
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Contents

  1. Cancellations Today
  2. Separate Ongoing Disruption: Toki Air
  3. What Travellers Should Do
  4. Rest of Japan

Typhoon Bavi is approaching southern Japan and has triggered mass flight cancellations at Okinawa airports today, 9 July 2026. Anyone travelling to or from Okinawa or other southern islands should verify their flight before leaving for the airport.

Cancellations Today

Japan Airlines (JAL) has cancelled 48 domestic flights operating to and from Naha, Ishigaki, and Miyako airports in Okinawa, affecting approximately 7,800 passengers. ANA has cancelled a further 34 flights on 9 July, with an additional 33 pre-cancelled for 10 July as the typhoon track becomes clearer — a combined 33,000+ passengers across both carriers’ cancellations.

Tokyo Haneda reported 145 delays and 3 additional cancellations as knock-on disruptions ripple northward through the domestic network.

Separate Ongoing Disruption: Toki Air

Separately, regional carrier Toki Air has suspended all Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday services from 1–16 July. Routes affected are Niigata–Sapporo Okadama, Niigata–Nagoya Chubu, and Niigata–Kobe. Services are due to resume on 21 July. Passengers holding Toki Air bookings on any of these dates should contact the airline directly.

What Travellers Should Do

If you have a JAL or ANA flight to or from any Okinawa airport today or tomorrow:

  • Check your booking directly on the JAL or ANA app or website — cancellation notifications are being sent in real time.
  • Both carriers are offering free rebooking and refunds for typhoon-related cancellations.
  • For details on what compensation and care rights apply, see our guide to Japan flight delay compensation. For international cancellations, FlightRights handles compensation claims directly.

Travellers already in Okinawa should monitor typhoon bulletins from the Japan Meteorological Agency. Strong winds and heavy rain are expected across the Nansei Islands chain through 10 July.

Rest of Japan

Mainland airports (Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka) are currently operating normally, though some domestic connections to southern destinations may experience cascading delays. We recommend checking flights to Japan status with your carrier before any domestic legs today.

We will update this article as the typhoon track firms up.

For advice on how to prepare for and respond to typhoons, earthquakes, and other hazards during a Japan trip, see our natural disaster safety guide.