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Last Updated: September 2026 | Written by Villa Maia Bali Team
If you have a trip to Bali coming up, you have probably seen headlines about the Anak Krakatau eruption and wondered whether it affects your plans. The short answer is that it does, but not in the way most of the headlines suggest. The volcano itself sits in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra, hundreds of kilometers from Bali, and the disruption travelers are experiencing has almost nothing to do with Bali's own airspace. This guide breaks down what actually happened, which flights are affected, and what it means if you are planning to stay with us.
What Happened: The Anak Krakatau Eruption Timeline
In short: the Anak Krakatau eruption began as a continuous eruption period late on Friday night in early September 2026, sending an ash column into the airspace above the Sunda Strait and disrupting flight paths that connect Bali to Jakarta, not Bali itself.
Anak Krakatau, which sits between Java and Sumatra, entered a sustained eruption phase at 23:07 local time. The volcano has a long history of periodic activity, and this event triggered ash advisories covering the airspace around Jakarta's main airports. Because a large share of domestic traffic into Bali connects through Jakarta, the ripple effect reached Ngurah Rai within a day, even though Bali itself sits well outside the ash zone.
How the Anak Krakatau Eruption Affected Bali Flights
In short: between Sunday morning and Monday midday, 108 flights at Bali's Ngurah Rai Airport were cancelled or rescheduled because of the Anak Krakatau eruption, affecting around 13,000 passengers on routes connecting Bali to Jakarta and Bandung, while flights to and from Bali on other routes continued as normal.
From 07:00 WITA on Sunday to 11:00 WITA on Monday, Bali's airport authority recorded 108 affected flights, all on routes linking Denpasar to the Jakarta and Bandung area airports that were closed or restricted because of ash in the Sunda Strait. Of those, 51 arrivals and 57 departures were affected in total, made up of 43 arrivals from Soekarno-Hatta, 5 from Halim Perdanakusuma, and 3 from Husein Sastranegara, alongside 51 departures to Soekarno-Hatta, 3 to Halim Perdanakusuma, and 3 to Husein Sastranegara. Roughly 13,000 passengers were affected in that window, split between about 4,400 arriving passengers and 8,700 departing passengers. Airlines and the airport operator have been coordinating rebooking and offering food and drink to passengers stranded in the terminal while schedules are adjusted.
Route Affected | Flights Cancelled |
Denpasar to Soekarno-Hatta (departures) | 51 |
Soekarno-Hatta to Denpasar (arrivals) | 43 |
Denpasar to/from Halim Perdanakusuma | 8 |
Denpasar to/from Husein Sastranegara | 6 |
Figures cover Sunday 07:00 WITA to Monday 11:00 WITA and may change as ash advisories are updated. Confirm your specific flight status directly with your airline.
Is Bali Still Safe to Visit Right Now?
In short: yes, the Anak Krakatau eruption has not affected international flights into Bali or conditions on the ground on the island, and Bali's governor and airport officials have confirmed that international routes and general tourism activity remain unaffected.
Bali's Governor Wayan Koster stated publicly that international flights to and from Bali have not been disrupted by the eruption and continue to run as normal, and that the cancellations are limited to domestic routes tied to the closed Jakarta-area airports. He noted that foreign visitor arrivals to Bali remain on a positive trend, while domestic tourist numbers have dipped slightly because of the disrupted Jakarta connections rather than any condition in Bali itself. On the ground, there is no ashfall, air quality change, or safety concern reported anywhere on the island. If your flight to Bali does not connect through Jakarta, Bandung, or another Sunda Strait area airport, it is very unlikely to be affected at all.
What to Do If You Have an Upcoming Trip
What we recommend for guests who reach out to our team during a disruption like this is to check your specific flight status directly with your airline first, since cancellations are route-specific rather than island-wide. If your connection routes through Jakarta or Bandung, ask about rebooking options or alternative routings that avoid the affected airports. If you are flying into Bali directly on an international route, or via a hub outside the Sunda Strait area, you can generally proceed with your travel plans as booked. Keep an eye on official updates from Indonesia's volcanology agency and Ngurah Rai Airport, since ash advisories can change quickly as the eruption continues.
Staying at Villa Maia During This Period
Villa Maia's 4-bedroom pool villa in Ubud is operating normally, with no impact from the Anak Krakatau eruption on the property, the surrounding area, or day-to-day activities in Bali. If your arrival date is affected by a flight change, our team is glad to help adjust your check-in where possible.
Questions About Your Upcoming Stay?
If you have a trip to Bali coming up and want to confirm your booking is unaffected, Villa Maia Bali's team is here to help. Get in touch with our team, or message us on WhatsApp at +62 812-3709-7070.
