Typhoon Jangmi cancels nearly 900 flights across eastern Japan

Disruption overview

Air travel across eastern Japan began recovering on 4 June 2026 after Typhoon Jangmi triggered nearly 900 flight cancellations the previous day, affecting about 90,000 passengers. Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, and Jetstar Japan were among the carriers hit, while Tokyo Haneda Airport, Narita International Airport, Chubu Centrair International Airport, and Kansai International Airport warned of ongoing knock-on delays as operations restarted.

Rail lines across the region were also suspended or reduced, showing how wide the impact was. If your flight was affected, compensation is usually unlikely under EC 261 because severe weather is outside an airline's control, but you should still be offered rebooking or a refund, plus care and assistance during long delays.

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Disruption details

Typhoon Jangmi swept past eastern Japan on 3 June 2026, canceling nearly 900 flights and disrupting rail services across the region. For passengers, this meant grounded journeys, longer waits, and uncertainty even after the storm moved offshore later that evening.

Air travel took the biggest hit. Around 90,000 passengers were affected as Japan Airlines (JAL), All Nippon Airways (ANA), and Jetstar Japan adjusted schedules around strong winds, heavy rain, and airport restrictions. Knock-on delays and some cancellations were still expected on 4 June while airlines completed safety inspections, moved aircraft back into position, and rebuilt crew schedules.

The biggest flight impacts included:

• Japan Airlines canceled 292 domestic flights, affecting about 32,500 passengers, and also grounded 46 international services.

• All Nippon Airways canceled 232 domestic flights and 46 international services, impacting about 31,000 domestic travelers and 16,550 international passengers.

• Jetstar Japan reported multiple cancellations and delays involving Narita International Airport, Chubu Centrair International Airport, and Kansai International Airport.

Airports were also warning passengers to double-check their plans. Tokyo Haneda Airport kept its Terminal 3 domestic-connection counter closed all day, while Narita International Airport, Chubu Centrair International Airport, and Kansai International Airport issued similar alerts as operations tried to stabilize.

Even as conditions improved, airlines were cautious about promising a full return to normal. ANA offered fee-free changes or refunds on all Haneda flights booked for 3 June or 4 June and warned that residual delays could continue after the weather cleared. JAL said it no longer expected weather-related disruption at Kanto, Tokai, or Kansai airports on 4 June, but visibility issues could still affect flights at Nemuro-Nakashibetsu Airport, Kushiro Airport, and several Kagoshima and Amami island airfields.

The storm also hit trains across the region. JR East suspended or reduced services on the Tokaido, Chuo, Joban, Suigun, Mito, and several Chiba-area lines. Most major routes had resumed by about 10:50 pm, but some regional services, including the Koumi Line and Suigun Line, stayed out until the first trains on 4 June.

Elsewhere, JR Central kept the Tokaido Shinkansen running but warned that sudden suspensions were possible, while JR West and JR Shikoku halted selected services across Kansai and Shikoku. Several highway bus operators also canceled long-distance trips between Tokyo and western Japan because expressway closures were a risk.

The wider impact shows why recovery may take time. Around 60,000 households lost power, at least 15 people were injured, and more than 1.6 million residents in Tokyo, Kanagawa, and Chiba were under evacuation advisories at the height of the storm. Rivers overtopped in several districts, and authorities warned that waterlogged ground could still trigger landslides after the typhoon had passed.

If your flight was disrupted, compensation is usually unlikely under EC 261 when severe weather is the cause, because the airline can't control it. But that doesn't mean you're without support. Your airline should still help with rebooking or a refund, and provide care such as food, refreshments, accommodation if you need to stay overnight, and ways to communicate while you wait.

If you're still not sure what applies to your journey, AirHelp's free flight checker is a simple place to start. It can help you understand your options while services across Japan continue to recover.

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