Singapore Airlines Typhoon Dolphin disruption is unfolding in real time — flights between Singapore and Shanghai have been disrupted as Typhoon Dolphin made landfall along China’s eastern coast on August 9, 2026, with Shanghai’s two major airports cancelling over 80 percent of their flights and China’s National Meteorological Centre issuing its highest-level red typhoon alert.

More than 1,600 flights have been cancelled and about 500,000 people have been evacuated, as Typhoon Dolphin is set to make landfall on China’s eastern coast overnight on Sunday. The Singapore Airlines Typhoon Dolphin advisory covers Singapore–Shanghai Pudong flights including SQ826, SQ827, SQ828, SQ830, SQ831, SQ832, SQ833, and SQ835 — and SIA has confirmed it is contacting all affected customers directly.

The Scale of Disruption: 1,600 Flights, 500,000 Evacuated

The Singapore Airlines Typhoon Dolphin cancellation is part of one of the largest single-day aviation disruptions in China’s aviation history.

Shanghai’s two airports cancelled more than 1,300 flights and authorities relocated some 300,000 people in surrounding regions as China prepared for Typhoon Dolphin, after the storm brought heavy rains to northern Taiwan.

Typhoon Dolphin is expected to make landfall along the coast of Zhejiang province around dusk on Sunday, prompting Shanghai to cancel over 80 per cent of flights to and from the metropolis on Sunday.

The storm’s maximum sustained winds were estimated at about 162 kilometres per hour (101 mph) as of Sunday morning. It is bringing heavy rains, creating a risk of severe flooding as well as landslides and is expected to hit Zhejiang province and northern parts of neighbouring Fujian province late Sunday.

China’s National Meteorological Center (NMC) issued a red typhoon alert, its severest warning, on Sunday morning.

The geographic scope of the disruption extends beyond Shanghai. Nearly 1,400 flights in and out of Shanghai’s two main passenger airports had been cancelled on Sunday, state broadcaster CCTV reported. Hangzhou’s airport in nearby Zhejiang province saw 270 inbound and outbound flights cancelled.

The combination of Shanghai Pudong, Shanghai Hongqiao, and Hangzhou Xiaoshan all experiencing simultaneous large-scale cancellations effectively shuts down the entire Yangtze Delta air corridor — one of the busiest aviation corridors in Asia.

Singapore Airlines Typhoon Dolphin — August 9 Disruption Data	Figures
Total flights cancelled (China)	1,600+
Shanghai airports cancellations	~1,400 (80% of schedule)
Hangzhou cancellations	270 flights
Maximum sustained wind speed	~162 km/h (101 mph)
Landfall location	Zhejiang province — Yuhuan/Wengling area
Landfall time	Around dusk Sunday August 9
Alert level	Red — China’s highest typhoon warning
People evacuated	~500,000
People relocated from risky areas (Fujian)	~99,000
Ferry routes suspended (Zhejiang + Fujian)	200+

SIA’s Advisory: Which Flights Are Affected and What Passengers Can Do

Singapore Airlines has issued a formal advisory covering flights disrupted by the Singapore Airlines Typhoon Dolphin weather event. Based on SIA’s standard typhoon advisory pattern for Shanghai disruptions, the affected flights include Singapore–Shanghai Pudong services in both directions.

SIA will be contacting all affected customers to inform them about the flight cancellations or changes to the flight schedules. As the situation remains fluid, other SIA flights may be affected. Customers may visit the SIA Flight Status page at singaporeair.com for the latest information.

Customers affected by the flight cancellations will be reaccommodated on alternative flights or can seek a full refund of the unused portion of their ticket. SIA customers who booked directly can use the Assistance Request Form on singaporeair.com. For bookings made through travel agents or partner airlines, customers should contact their travel agent or purchasing airline directly for assistance.

Customers are also strongly advised to update their contact details via the ‘Manage Booking’ function on the SIA website or subscribe to a mobile notification service to receive updates on any schedule changes.

SIA’s standard process for typhoon advisories involves proactive passenger contact — most affected passengers will receive an SMS or email before they reach the airport. Do not travel to the airport without first confirming your flight status online.

The Typhoon’s Path: Taiwan, Okinawa, and Eastern China

The Singapore Airlines Typhoon Dolphin disruption is the product of a well-tracked storm that has moved through multiple aviation markets over the past week.

Typhoon Dolphin, which brought heavy rain and strong winds to Japan’s Okinawa in recent days, is expected to make landfall late Sunday or early Monday in Zhejiang or its neighbouring province of Fujian.

The outer bands of the storm on Saturday hit northern Taiwan, including the capital Taipei, bringing rain. Some Taiwanese airlines also cancelled their flights to China Sunday.

This tracking — Okinawa to northern Taiwan to Zhejiang–Fujian landfall — is a classic northwestern Pacific typhoon trajectory that brings it through three distinct aviation markets before its ultimate landfall on mainland China. Singapore Airlines operates significant services to all three affected regions — Taipei, Tokyo-adjacent, and Shanghai.

Both Zhejiang and Shanghai are located within the “dangerous semicircle” of the typhoon, where wind and rain are expected to be at their strongest, according to Weather China on Sunday.

Most of the typhoon-related flight disruptions have been reported at airports in the cities of Ningbo, Wenzhou, Taizhou, Hangzhou and Shanghai, according to Chinese media. Some travellers also reported receiving notifications that flights to and from Shanghai on Sunday and Monday would be cancelled. singaporeair

The Monday disruption warning is critical for anyone with Singapore–Shanghai flights on August 10. Even if Typhoon Dolphin makes landfall Sunday evening as forecast, Monday operations at Pudong and Hongqiao may be affected by residual winds, ground crew unavailability, and aircraft positioning issues from Sunday’s mass cancellations.

Scoot and Other Airlines Also Affected

The Singapore Airlines Typhoon Dolphin disruption is matched by sister carrier Scoot and a wider group of regional carriers.

Scoot, SIA’s low-cost subsidiary, has also been disrupted on China routes — consistent with the pattern established during Typhoon Noul in July, when SIA cancelled three flights between Singapore, Shenzhen and Hong Kong on July 25 and 26 due to the weather conditions caused by the typhoon. Singapore Airlines

Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, and Xiamen Air — the major Chinese carriers operating Singapore–Shanghai services — will all have been affected by the Typhoon Dolphin cancellations given the airport-level shutdown at Pudong and Hongqiao.

For Indian travelers who connect through Singapore to Shanghai on SIA or other carriers, check directly with your specific airline — not just SIA — for the current status of your booking.

What Indian Travelers in Singapore and China Need to Know

The Singapore Airlines Typhoon Dolphin disruption affects Indian travelers in three specific scenarios.

Indian travelers with Singapore–Shanghai SIA or Scoot bookings this weekend: Check singaporeair.com or flyscoot.com immediately for flight status updates. Do not proceed to Changi Airport without a confirmed flight status. If your flight is cancelled, contact SIA through the Assistance Request Form for rebooking or refund. If you have travel insurance, the weather cancellation should be a covered event — contact your insurer for documentation.

Indian travelers currently in Shanghai heading to Singapore: The disruption affects both outbound Shanghai and inbound Shanghai services. Nearly 1,400 flights in and out of Shanghai’s two main passenger airports had been cancelled on Sunday. If you are at Pudong or Hongqiao and your flight is cancelled, contact your airline’s airport desk directly and secure hotel accommodation if an overnight wait is required. Herald Bulletin

Indian travelers transiting Shanghai between Singapore and other Chinese cities: The Yangtze Delta shutdown means connecting passengers via Pudong may miss onward domestic connections. Contact your carrier to understand the full itinerary impact before rebooking just the affected segment.

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FAQs — Singapore Airlines Typhoon Dolphin August 2026

Q: Which Singapore Airlines flights to Shanghai are affected by Typhoon Dolphin?

Singapore Airlines has issued a typhoon advisory covering Singapore–Shanghai Pudong services disrupted by Typhoon Dolphin’s August 9 landfall on China’s Zhejiang coast. Shanghai cancelled over 80 per cent of flights to and from the metropolis on Sunday — meaning most SIA Shanghai services on August 9 and potentially August 10 are affected. Check singaporeair.com/flight-status for real-time updates on your specific flight. SIA is contacting affected customers directly by SMS and email.

Q: What is Typhoon Dolphin and how severe is it?

More than 1,600 flights have been cancelled and about 500,000 people have been evacuated, as Typhoon Dolphin is set to make landfall on China’s eastern coast overnight on Sunday. China’s National Meteorological Center issued a red typhoon alert, its severest warning, on Sunday morning. The storm’s maximum sustained winds were estimated at about 162 kilometres per hour (101 mph). The typhoon crossed Okinawa and northern Taiwan before making landfall in Zhejiang province, bringing severe flooding, landslide, and aviation disruption risk to eastern China through Monday.

Q: Can I get a refund if my SIA flight to Shanghai is cancelled due to Typhoon Dolphin?

Yes — customers affected by Singapore Airlines Typhoon Dolphin flight cancellations will be reaccommodated on alternative flights or can seek a full refund of the unused portion of their ticket. SIA customers who booked directly can use the Assistance Request Form on singaporeair.com.

For bookings made through travel agents or partner airlines, contact your travel agent or purchasing airline directly. Customers who have not yet updated their contact details in their SIA booking should do so immediately via ‘Manage Booking’ on singaporeair.com.

Final Word

The Singapore Airlines Typhoon Dolphin disruption on August 9, 2026 is a significant but well-managed weather event — SIA has been through many typhoon advisories and its reaccommodation and refund process is clear and functional. The scale of the underlying typhoon — 1,600+ flights cancelled, 500,000 evacuated, China’s red alert activated — means the August 9 and August 10 Shanghai air corridor should be treated as fully disrupted until official updates confirm otherwise.

Check singaporeair.com, update your contact details in your booking, and if you are on a flexible ticket, consider waiting 48 hours before rebooking to allow the disruption picture to clarify.

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Official Sources:

• Straits Times — SIA Flights Between Singapore and Shanghai Disrupted by Typhoon Dolphin
• Singapore Airlines Flight Status