The Eruption Of Mount Lewotobi Resulted In The Cancellation Of 87 Flights In Bali Within A Single Day

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The Eruption Of Mount Lewotobi Resulted In The Cancellation Of 87 Flights In Bali Within A Single Day

Thursday, 19 Jun 2025

I Gusti Ngurah Rai Bali Airport reported that 87 flights were canceled in a single day due to the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara. This cancellation continued until Wednesday (June 18, 2025) at 16:00 WITA. "A total of 87 flights have been confirmed to be affected," stated the Head of the Communication and Legal Division of I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, Gede Eka Sandi Asmadi, in Denpasar, as quoted by Antara on Wednesday (June 18, 2025).

Flights to any affected destinations?

Out of the 87 flights, 66 are international routes, while the remaining 21 are domestic flights. The international flights consist of 33 arrivals and 33 departures, with the predominant routes being to and from Australia and Singapore. Eka Sandi mentioned several international routes that have been affected, including: Adelaide, Auckland, Brisbane, New Delhi, Darwin, Kuala Lumpur, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Perth, Pudong, Singapore, Sydney, and Ho Chi Minh. Meanwhile, the canceled domestic flights include 11 arrivals and 10 departures, covering routes such as Cengkareng, Labuan Bajo, and Tambolaka.

Is the airport truly closed?

Despite numerous flight cancellations, the airport authorities have confirmed that the overall operations at Ngurah Rai Airport remain normal. As of 3:00 PM WITA, no volcanic ash has been detected in the skies surrounding the airport. This is further supported by an official notification through NOTAMN (Notice to Airmen) Number A1704/25 NOTAMC A1420/25, which states that I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport continues to operate normally.

What preparations are made by the airport for passengers? To ensure that passengers continue to receive services, the airport encourages them to communicate directly with their respective airlines. Some airlines also provide options for passengers to cancel, reschedule, or request refunds. For passengers already at the airport, a helpdesk area and rest areas are available, complete with mineral water to keep them comfortable while waiting for flight information.