Cyclone Arnab has disrupted flight operations across Andhra Pradesh. Flights have been grounded across three key airports in the state and dozens of services remain canceled as the storm made landfall on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The ‘very severe’ cyclonic storm crossed the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between 2 AM and 8 AM on October 28, before it weakened near Narsapur, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Cyclone Arnab Alert: Flights Disrupted Across Andhra Pradesh
Cyclone Arnab Disrupts Flights, Trains; Records 200mm+ Rainfall
Cyclone Arnab, after making landfall early on Wednesday, October 28, disrupted flight as well as train operations in Andhra Pradesh.
The cyclone crossed the coast southwest of Yanam, near latitude 16.450 N and longitude 81.90 E, about 20 km east-northeast of Narsapur, 40 km southwest of Yanam and 60 km southwest of Kakinada, according to the IMD.
The IMD said rainfall exceeding 200 mm was recorded at several locations in Anakapalli, Viziangaram, and Vishakhapatnam districts between 8:30 AM on October 27 and 4 AM on October 28. State government officials said heavy rainfall was likely to continue on Wednesday and Thursday due to the cyclone’s impact.
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Flights Delayed And Suspended Across Many Routes
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) said flights to and from coastal Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha, including Bhubaneswar, were expected to be the most affected. Hyderabad, Prayagraj, Varanasi, and Gorakhpur could also see knock-on delays depending on the storm.
Additionally, flight operations at Visakhapatnam airport had been suspended since the afternoon of October 27, 2026. Flights at Vijayawada and Rajahmundry were suspended after 7 PM that day.
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Cyclone Arnab Flight Cancellations List
Air India cancelled six flights on the Delhi-Visakhapatnam-Delhi route on October 27 and the Delhi-Vijayawada-Delhi route on October 28. Air India Express also reported 13 cancellations, mostly involving Visakhapatnam flights to and from Hyderabad, Vijayawada, and Bengaluru. Varanasi-Bangkok and Bangkok-Visakhapatnam services were also cancelled.
#TravelAdvisory
In view of the continuing adverse weather conditions associated with Tropical Cyclone Arnab, flight operations to and from Vijaywada and Visakhapatnam may be affected on 28 October.
Guests are advised to check the status of their flights at: https://t.co/5iUupOoKz2
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
— Air India (@airindia) October 27, 2026
IndiGo also suspended all flights at Visakhapatnam, with services at Vijayawada and Rajahmundry also suspended after 7 PM on October 27, 2026.
Akasa Air also announced cancellation of its Delhi-Bhogapuram route and return services scheduled for October 28. Alliance Air was the only airline that operated normally and reported no cancellation.
The MoCA highlighted coordination among the Airports Authority of India, Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, IMD, and airline operators and disaster management teams in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal for passenger safety. It has also advised passengers to check flight status through airline websites and apps and follow operational guidelines and travel advisories.
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Summing Up
Cyclone Arnab flight cancellations caused inconvenience to many passengers. The delays and cancellations caused major disruptions in commercial flight operations across Andhra Pradesh. The cyclone brought with it more than 200 mm of rainfall and caused many airlines to suspend operations, including IndiGo, Air India, Akasa, and more.
