Check flight status regularly, Malaysian Embassy advises travellers as Anak Krakatau spews ash
JAKARTA, Sept 7 — Malaysian travellers flying from or transiting through Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK...
Travellers from Malaysia who are flying through or from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta are being warned to regularly monitor their flight status due to disruptions caused by volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau, according to the Malaysian Embassy in Jakarta. The embassy issued this advisory on Monday after the airport, along with six others, was temporarily closed on Saturday due to the ash, with the closure set to last until 8:59am local time on Monday.
The closure affected international flights, including those to and from Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian Embassy advises Malaysian travellers to keep track of flight updates and follow instructions from local authorities, particularly concerning the spread of volcanic ash. They can reach the embassy for consular assistance during office hours at +62 21 522 4947 or after hours at +62 813 8081 3036.
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