Typhoon travel advisory: This advisory was published in August 2026 and is not a live status page. If a typhoon warning is in force for Taiwan or Okinawa, flights and ferries may be cancelled or delayed. Check your flight or ferry status with your airline or operator before you leave for the airport or port, and follow official warnings from Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration (CWA) and the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
Travelling to Taiwan or Okinawa during a typhoon? Flight changes, ferry notices and rebooking links mostly reach you on your phone. With your own mobile data you can check status, rebook and use maps without relying on airport or hotel Wi-Fi. Follow your airline and the local weather agency first.
Note: this advisory was published in August 2026. For newer typhoon updates, see our Taiwan update and our Okinawa and Japan update.
Key Takeaways
- Flights: Check your flight status with your airline before you go to the airport. Do not go to the terminal until your seat is confirmed.
- Ferries: Check with your ferry operator before you travel. For ferries in Taiwan, see the MOTC Maritime and Port Bureau service notices.
- Official warnings: Follow typhoon warnings from the CWA (Taiwan) and the JMA (Japan).
- Connectivity: Set up mobile data before you travel, so airline and operator updates can reach you without relying on airport Wi-Fi.
Where to Check Current Status
- Typhoon warnings, Taiwan: Central Weather Administration (CWA)
- Typhoon information, Japan and Okinawa: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Ferry service changes, Taiwan: MOTC Maritime and Port Bureau
- Flights: your airline’s website or app, and your departure airport’s website.
Staying Connected When Plans Change
When flights or ferries change, airline and operator updates, rebooking links and maps mostly reach you on your phone. With your own mobile data set up before you travel, you can check status and rebook without relying on airport or hotel Wi-Fi.
Before you leave for the airport: make sure you have mobile data, so flight alerts and rebooking messages reach you on the way.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Are flights to Taiwan and Okinawa operating during the typhoon?
Flights can be cancelled or delayed while a typhoon warning is in force. Check real-time flight status with your airline before you travel to the airport.
Will my travel insurance cover flight cancellations caused by the typhoon?
Cover depends on your policy. Check your policy wording or ask your insurer before you travel, and keep copies of delay and cancellation notices from your airline for any claim.
How can I receive real-time airline updates if airport Wi-Fi is down?
Set up a travel eSIM with mobile data before you travel, so your airline app notifications can reach you without relying on airport Wi-Fi.
Are Taiwan High-Speed Rail (THSR) trains affected by typhoon warnings?
Check Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) official service updates before you travel.
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