Indonesia: Flights canceled as Anak Krakatau volcano erupts

The spread of ash after the volcanic eruption of Anak Krakatau has impacted thousands of passengers, as flights were canceled at Jakarta's international airport.

Published 2026-09-06T04:15:40.144Z

DW published "Indonesia: Flights canceled as Anak Krakatau volcano erupts" on Sun, 06 Sep 2026 03:46:00 GMT. The spread of ash after the volcanic eruption of Anak Krakatau has impacted thousands of passengers, as flights were canceled at Jakarta's international airport.

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