Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Bali Flights Resume After Volcano Eruption Disrupts Travel
A volcano in Indonesia, Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, erupted and caused problems for air travel.
The eruption caused many flights in and out of Bali to be cancelled or delayed, especially on Wednesday.
On Thursday, most flights went back to normal.
Some airports closed because of the ash.
People living nearby had to leave their homes.
The volcano has been erupting many times this year.
Flights to and from Bali resumed Thursday following disruptions caused by the Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki eruption.
Eighty-seven flights were affected on Wednesday, including international flights to Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
Airlines such as Malaysia Airlines, Virgin Australia, and JetStar resumed services.
Two airports in East Nusa Tenggara province reopened, but one remains closed due to volcanic ash.
Dozens of residents near the volcano were evacuated; the volcano has erupted 427 times this year.
- Who
- Flights were affected for passengers flying on airlines such as Malaysia Airlines, Virgin Australia, and JetStar.
- What
- Flights to and from Bali resumed after a volcanic eruption.
- When
- Flights resumed on Thursday; the eruption occurred earlier in the week.
- Where
- Bali, Indonesia and East Nusa Tenggara province.
- Why
- Flights were disrupted because of the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, which sent volcanic ash into the air.
Passengers Affected
Aviation Authorities
Travel Disruptions vs. Operational Efforts
Passengers Affected
Passengers experienced significant disruptions to travel plans, including cancelled and delayed flights.
Aviation Authorities
Airline companies and airport operators worked to resume operations as quickly and safely as possible to minimize impact.
- Volcano Name
- Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki
- Location
- East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia
- Flights Affected
- 87 (66 international, 21 domestic)
- Airports Reopened
- Two in East Nusa Tenggara
- Airport Closure Extended
- Fransiskus Xaverius Seda airport in Maumere
- Evacuations
- Dozens of residents from three villages
- Eruptions in 2024
- 427
