Sabah Flights Cancelled Due to Volcanic Eruption in Indonesia

Following the volcanic eruption of Mount Ruang in Indonesia, both Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia have cancelled several flights scheduled for today (18th April 2024) between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and destinations in Sabah.

Here is the list of affected flights:

Airline Affected Flights
Malaysia Airlines
  • MH7420 (KUL-TWU)
  • MH7421 (TWU-KUL)
  • MH2612 (KUL-BKI)
  • MH2621 (BKI-KUL)
  • MH2710 (KUL-SDK)
  • MH2711 (SDK-KUL)
  • MH2610 (KUL-BKI)
  • MH2611 (BKI-KUL)
  • MH7404 (KUL-BKI)
  • MH7405 (BKI-KUL)
  • MH2613 (BKI-KUL)

AirAsia

(Affected flights are from 18th April 2024 at 10:00 Hrs until 19th April 2024 at 8:00 Hrs)

  • AK5746 (KUL-TWU)
  • AK5747 (TWU - KUL)
  • AK9746 (KUL-TWU)
  • AK9747 (TWU - KUL)
  • AK5748 (KUL-TWU)
  • AK5749 (TWU - KUL)
  • AK5744 (KUL-TWU)
  • AK5745 (TWU - KUL)
  • AK6260 (BKI - TWU)
  • AK6261 (TWU - BKI)
  • AK6266 (BKI - TWU)
  • AK6267 (TWU - BKI)
  • AK6268 (BKI - TWU)
  • AK6269 (TWU - BKI)
  • AK6264 (BKI - TWU)
  • AK6265 (TWU - BKI)

 

You may also check your flight status via the links below:

Malaysia Airlines: https://digital.malaysiaairlines.com/fs/Search.html
AirAsia: https://www.airasia.com/flightstatus/en/gb

Both airlines are monitoring the situation closely, and new updates will be provided through their websites and social media accounts.

For those flying with other airlines, please contact your airline directly to confirm your flight status.

If your Mount Kinabalu climb is impacted by the flight cancellations, please contact your tour operator.

Featured Image Credit: The New York Times


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