Thai Airways flight cancellations have piled up in Bangkok as flooding around Suvarnabhumi Airport disrupts baggage handling, with the airline confirming 59 cancelled flights since September 26 and warning of at least 37 more through Thursday.
What’s Happening
Heavy flooding in the Bangkok area over the weekend of September 26 kept hundreds of ground staff from reaching Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports, creating a backlog of an estimated 5,600 pieces of luggage. Thai Airways CEO Chai Eamsiri apologized publicly for the disruption, and passengers have reported long waits at baggage claim, though some bags have still arrived within about 40 minutes. The airline has not given a timetable for when normal baggage operations will resume.
Thai Airways Flight Cancellations: Which Routes Are Affected
The Thai Airways flight cancellations have hit both domestic and international routes, including flights to London, Paris, Singapore, Tokyo and Mumbai, among other destinations. Five international flights were cancelled on Tuesday, a further 28 domestic and international flights on Wednesday, and four more international flights on Thursday, with the airline warning the total could keep climbing while it works through the backlog.
Suvarnabhumi Itself Remains Open
Despite the disruption, Suvarnabhumi Airport and Don Mueang Airport are both still operating normally — this is an airline baggage and staffing problem, not an airport closure. Arrivals processing, including Suvarnabhumi’s e-gates for 33 nationalities, continues as usual. This follows a difficult stretch of flooding across the city; see our Thailand flood update for the wider picture, including the recent closure of Khao Yai National Park after flood damage.
What To Do If You’re Flying Thai Airways Through Bangkok
If you have a Thai Airways flight in or out of Bangkok over the next few days, check your flight status directly with the airline before heading to the airport and arrive with extra time. Pack essentials, medication and a change of clothes in your carry-on in case checked bags are delayed, and keep your bag tag in case you need to file a delayed-baggage claim. Travelers with tight connections through Bangkok should build in a longer buffer than usual until the airline confirms operations are back to normal.
Update (October 2, 2026)
The wider flooding has eased but not fully cleared. Thailand’s reservoirs are now reported at roughly 80% capacity nationwide, and Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered government agencies to unify their flood-reporting data as high-capacity pumps continue draining low-lying areas. Roads near Suvarnabhumi, including the Lat Krabang and Rom Klao districts, remain affected, and some bus and van routes serving the eastern side of the city are still suspended. If you’re heading to or from Suvarnabhumi by road, build in extra time regardless of your airline’s own flight status.