Published on : 22 Oct 2026

Typhoon Champi: Taiwan Issues Land Warning, 125 Flights Cancelled Today — Okinawa and Japan Disruption Guide

TRENDING: TAIWAN HAS ISSUED A LAND WARNING AS TYPHOON CHAMPI APPROACHES. THE TRANSPORT MINISTRY SAYS 125 FLIGHTS WERE CANCELLED TODAY, MOSTLY DOMESTIC, AND JAPAN’S AIRLINES HAVE CANCELLED MORE THAN 100 FLIGHTS BETWEEN THURSDAY AND SUNDAY. HERE IS WHAT TRAVELLERS NEED TO DO NOW.

Published: October 22, 2026

Typhoon Champi is bearing down on Taiwan and southern Japan. Taiwan issued a land warning on October 22, coastal towns received mobile alerts for waves above 6 metres, and forecasters expect close to 1 metre of rain in the northern mountains, including hills near Taipei. The storm’s wind radius has expanded to about 320 km, covering most of Taiwan, and the impact could last nearly two days.

The Numbers So Far

Item	Figure	Source
Taiwan flights cancelled Thursday Oct 22	125, mostly domestic	Taiwan’s transport ministry (Reuters)
Combined Taiwan and Japan cancellations	More than 200	Reuters
Japan flights cancelled Oct 22–25	More than 100 (JAL, ANA, Skymark), mostly domestic	Reuters
Japan passengers affected	More than 11,000	Reuters
Wind gusts near the centre	Above 227 km/h (141 mph)	Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration
Wind radius	About 320 km (199 miles)	CWA
Waves	Above 6 metres on the coast	Reuters
Rain	Close to 1 metre in northern mountains	Reuters

The storm was a super typhoon earlier and has weakened slightly. Taiwan’s rail network was unaffected at the time of reporting, and no evacuations had been announced.

Storm Track and Timing

On Thursday the storm was about 520 km southeast of Taiwan’s southern tip, and about 250 km southeast of Yilan County per later CWA data.
It is forecast to pass close to northeastern Taiwan, then turn north toward the Chinese coast and move on to southern Japan.
It is forecast to pass over Yonaguni, Japan’s westernmost inhabited island in Okinawa Prefecture.
Weathernews forecast the storm passing near the Sakishima Islands between October 23 and the morning of October 24.
Travel Monitor reports the biggest impact in Taiwan on October 23–24.
In the Philippines, PAGASA had Wind Signal No. 2 over Batanes and No. 1 over several northern provinces, with the storm expected to leave the area by Friday evening or early Saturday.

Timings may shift as the track changes. Check the Central Weather Administration and the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Airline-by-Airline Status

Airline	Status
China Airlines	Cancelled Okinawa flights today from Taoyuan, Taichung and Kaohsiung, apart from one Taichung–Okinawa return brought forward
Tigerair Taiwan	Cancelled several Okinawa services from Taoyuan, Kaohsiung, Taichung and Tainan
Uni Air and Mandarin Airlines	Cancelled some domestic flights to Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu
EVA Air and Starlux	No cancellations reported yet, but Taiwan–Japan services could be affected in the coming days
ANA	Free changes and refunds on Miyako and Ishigaki flights until the last flight on October 24, and on all Naha flights today and tomorrow
Japan Airlines and Skymark	Combined with ANA, more than 100 flights cancelled Oct 22–25, mostly domestic

Check your airline’s app and website for your exact flight. Operators update lists through the day.

Ferries and Other Transport

Ferries suspended today: Keelung–Matsu and Kaohsiung–Magong. Kinmen–Xiamen stops in both directions from 08:30 local time.
Mountain areas: Taipingshan and several other mountain recreation areas close from noon.
Rail: Taiwan’s rail network was operating at the time of reporting.

If You Are Connecting Through Taiwan or Okinawa

This matters for travellers from the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand who connect through Taiwan or are heading to Okinawa.

Check your booking now, not at the airport. If your itinerary includes Taiwan or Okinawa on Oct 23–25, look for a waiver or rebooking option.
If your airline offers a free change, move your trip rather than waiting for a cancellation.
Ask whether your ticket is on one booking, which gives you stronger rebooking protection if a connection is missed.
Do not travel to coastal or mountain areas in northern and eastern Taiwan during the peak.
Allow extra time after the storm passes. Aircraft and crew will be out of position, and backlogs can last a day or more.

Canada advised against non-essential travel to the Ryukyu Islands, including Okinawa, on October 20 ahead of the typhoon.

Your Rights if Your Flight Is Cancelled

Rights depend on the airline, route and where you booked. Weather is generally outside an airline’s control, so fixed cash compensation usually does not apply. A refund or rerouting does.

Situation	What generally applies
Any airline cancels your flight	You can usually choose a refund or rebooking under the airline’s terms
UK or EU rules (UK261/EU261)	These cover flights departing the UK or EU, and flights into the UK or EU on UK or EU airlines. A Taiwan–Japan flight on a Taiwanese or Japanese airline is not covered. Where covered, weather is an extraordinary circumstance, so no fixed compensation, but refund, rerouting and care apply
Canada (APPR)	Applies to flights to, from and within Canada. Weather is outside the airline’s control, so refund or rebooking applies
Australia	Australian Consumer Law and the airline’s conditions of carriage apply. Check your terms
ANA free-change offer	Free change or refund on listed routes and dates (see above)
Travel insurance	Many policies cover named storms and cancellations. Call your insurer before you rebook, and keep receipts

Practical Checklist

✓ Check your flight status the night before and again the morning of travel ✓ Screenshot your booking and any airline waiver message ✓ Keep your hotel contact details and extend your stay if needed ✓ Stock water, food and a charged phone and power bank ✓ Stay away from coasts, rivers and mountain roads during the peak ✓ Follow instructions from local authorities and your hotel ✓ Register with your embassy’s travel alert service (Smartraveller, Canada’s Registration of Canadians Abroad, US STEP, UK FCDO) ✓ Contact your travel insurer early

Also Affected: US–Japan Military Exercise

The biennial Keen Sword exercise began Monday with about 56,000 Japanese and US personnel plus forces from five other countries. The US military said training is being adjusted day to day for safety.

For More Resources

Taiwan Central Weather Administration
Japan Meteorological Agency
PAGASA (Philippines)
Your airline: China Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux, Tigerair Taiwan, ANA, Japan Airlines
Government travel advice: smartraveller.gov.au, travel.gc.ca, travel.state.gov, gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

Posted By : Vinay

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