Singapore Airlines, Scoot, and Cathay Pacific have cancelled flights to and from Hong Kong as Super Typhoon Ragasa nears the city, reported The Straits Times.
Hong Kong International Airport will suspend all scheduled passenger flights for 36 hours from 8pm on 23 September 2025 to 8am on 25 September 2025.
Singapore Airlines Cancels Multiple Flights
Singapore Airlines announced 12 cancelled flights between Singapore and Hong Kong, including SQ898 and SQ899, among others.
The affected flights are:
- SQ898, departing from Singapore to Hong Kong (23 Sep)
- SQ874, departing from Singapore to Hong Kong (24 Sep)
- SQ882, departing from Singapore to Hong Kong (24 Sep)
- SQ892, departing from Singapore to Hong Kong (24 Sep)
- SQ894, departing from Singapore to Hong Kong (24 Sep)
- SQ898, departing from Singapore to Hong Kong (24 Sep)
- SQ899, departing from Singapore to Hong Kong (24 Sep)
- SQ875, departing from Singapore to Hong Kong (24 Sep)
- SQ883, departing from Singapore to Hong Kong (24 Sep)
- SQ893, departing from Singapore to Hong Kong (24 Sep)
- SQ895, departing from Singapore to Hong Kong (24 Sep)
- SQ899, departing from Singapore to Hong Kong (25 Sep)
Two flights, SQ894 and SQ895, departing on 23 Sep 2025, have been rescheduled for earlier departure times.
Additionally, services between Singapore and Shenzhen will not operate during this period. Customers affected by these cancellations are eligible for reaccommodation on alternative flights or a full refund.
The airline said it will continue monitoring weather developments.
Scoot Suspends Six Routes
Scoot reported six cancelled flights to and from Hong Kong.
Affected passengers have been notified directly, with options to switch to alternative flights or request refunds for unused portions of their tickets. The airline is updating passengers as the situation evolves.
The affected flights are:
- TR128 SIN-SWA (23 Sep)
- TR129 SWA-SIN (23 Sep)
- TR904 SIN-MFM (23 Sep & 24 Sep)
- TR905 MFM-SIN (23 Sep & 24 Sep)
- TR980 SIN-HKG (24 Sep)
- TR981 HKG-SIN (24 Sep)
Cathay Pacific Halts Over 500 Operations
Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong’s flag carrier, expects to cancel more than 500 flights.
All inbound and outbound flights between 6pm on 23 September 2025 and 6am on 25 September 2025 have been suspended, and some long-haul departures earlier in the day, including routes to Zurich, Los Angeles, and New York, were scrubbed as well.
Cathay Pacific has moved some aircraft out of Hong Kong to nearby ports as a precaution, and is aiming for flight service to resume gradually on Thursday and Friday.
Weather Forecast Warns of Severe Winds
Hong Kong’s Observatory has forecast winds at hurricane force offshore and on high ground.
The city is anticipating rapid weather deterioration, with typhoon signals set to escalate throughout Monday, culminating in expected gale-force winds from Tuesday onward.
Other Airlines and Precautions
Airlines are contacting affected customers and making arrangements to rebook them on other flights or partner carriers where available.
Qantas and Hong Kong Airlines have also issued cancellations and travel advisories, as all flights are expected to be significantly affected during the 36-hour closure window.
Local authorities and airport operators in Hong Kong have mobilised emergency preparations as Typhoon Ragasa approaches southern China, after it swept through northern Philippines with wind speeds up to 265km/h.
Passengers are advised to check airline notifications for status changes before heading to airports.
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