Jakarta, Oct. 19 -- The Transportation Ministry has recorded a total of 2,458 flights affected by heavy haze from widespread forest and land fires across various regions in Indonesia between August 11 and October 17, 2026.

Director General of Civil Aviation Lukman F. Laisa announced on Sunday (October 18) that the figure marks an increase of 437 flights compared to the 2,021 flights recorded as of October 13, 2026.

The mounting disruption stems from rapidly deteriorating visibility across multiple regional hubs as fires continue to blanket parts of the archipelago.

The disruptions comprise 1,080 delayed flights, 1,324 cancellations or postponements, 22 diversions, 6 returns to base, and 26 schedule advances.

Between October 13 and 17,...