As of 24 Oct 2026, 06:06 (UTC+7)
Latest on 24 Oct: warning still in effect, more flights cancelled
Typhoon Champi is still disrupting travel in Taiwan on 24 October. Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration (CWA) issued Sea and Land Typhoon Warning Report No. 19-1 at 05:15 (UTC+7) on 24 Oct, valid to 09:15 (UTC+7). At 06:00 (UTC+7) it was CWA’s newest warning report. CWA issues new reports regularly, so check its typhoon warning page for the latest one.
Travelling in Taiwan while flights and ferries are disrupted? Cancellation notices, rebooking links and ferry updates mostly reach you on your phone. With your own mobile data you can check flight and ferry status, rebook and use maps without hunting for Wi-Fi. Follow CWA and your airline or ferry operator first.
- More flight cancellations on 24 Oct: according to Focus Taiwan, EVA Air cancelled some Taoyuan and Songshan flights through noon on 24 Oct, Uni Air cancelled all its Matsu flights, and Tigerair Taiwan cancelled several Taiwan–Japan flights.
- Ferries: the Maritime and Port Bureau suspended 84 sailings on 6 routes on 24 Oct (see the ferry section below).
- On 23 Oct, Taiwan’s Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) had cancelled all domestic flights, and Taoyuan airport operator TIAC said 23–24 Oct was expected to see the worst impact.
If you are flying
- Check your flight with your airline before you leave for the airport.
- Check the airport app (for Taoyuan, the Taoyuan Airport app or website) for the latest flight status.
- Do not head to the airport until your airline has confirmed your flight is operating.
- If your flight is cancelled, ask your airline about rebooking or refunds.
- Follow official instructions while the warning is in effect.
Ferries: outlying islands and cross-strait routes
Ferry status per the Maritime and Port Bureau’s 06:00 Taiwan-time (05:00 UTC+7) bulletin on 24 October.
The Maritime and Port Bureau (MPB) said 84 sailings on 6 routes were suspended on 24 Oct because of the weather. On 23 Oct, 98 sailings on 10 routes had been suspended.
At a glance
| Ferry route | Status on 24 Oct (Maritime and Port Bureau, 06:00 Taiwan time) |
|---|---|
| Keelung–Matsu | All sailings suspended (2) |
| Nangan Fuao–Fuzhou Langqi (cross-strait) | All sailings suspended (4) |
| Beigan Baisha–Fuzhou Huangqi (cross-strait) | All sailings suspended (4) |
| Donggang–Xiaoliuqiu | All sailings suspended (54) |
| Yanpu–Xiaoliuqiu | All sailings suspended (6) |
| Fugang–Green Island | All sailings suspended (14) |
Kaohsiung–Magong (Penghu), Fugang–Lanyu (Orchid Island) and the Kinmen routes are not on MPB’s 24 Oct suspension list. That does not confirm normal service, so check with your operator before you go to the pier.
Who is affected
- Visitors on Matsu, Green Island or Xiaoliuqiu, as ferries to and from these islands are suspended on 24 Oct, and anyone on Penghu or Orchid Island whose ferry was cancelled on 23 Oct.
- Anyone with ferry tickets on the routes above, including cross-strait routes to and from Matsu and Kinmen.
- Anyone flying in Taiwan: see the flights section above.
What to do now
- Check with your ferry operator before you travel, including for sailings on 25 Oct.
- Follow CWA warnings on its typhoon warning page.
- Keep your phone charged, carry a power bank and save offline maps.
- Set up mobile data before you head to the port or airport, so sailing notices and rebooking messages reach you on the way. Choose a Taiwan eSIM plan
Staying connected while plans change
Ferry companies and airlines post changes online and by text, often at short notice. If you are visiting Taiwan, a Taiwan eSIM lets you set up mobile data before you travel, so you can check sailing notices and rebook without hunting for Wi-Fi. Always follow official instructions first.
For other disruptions this week, see our weekly travel disruptions roundup.
Official sources
- Maritime and Port Bureau: ferry bulletin, 24 October 2026 (Chinese)
- Civil Aeronautics Administration: domestic flight cancellations, 22 October 2026
- Taoyuan International Airport: flight cancellations, 22 October 2026
- Maritime and Port Bureau: ferry suspension notices (Chinese)
- Central Weather Administration: typhoon warnings (English)
- Central Weather Administration: typhoon news (English)
- Focus Taiwan (CNA): airline cancellations for 24 October
FAQ
Are flights in Taiwan cancelled on 24 October because of Typhoon Champi?
Some are. According to Focus Taiwan, EVA Air cancelled some Taoyuan and Songshan flights through noon on 24 October, Uni Air cancelled all Matsu flights and Tigerair Taiwan cancelled several Taiwan–Japan flights. Check your flight with your airline before going to the airport.
Are ferries to Matsu and Green Island running on 24 October?
No. The Maritime and Port Bureau’s 24 October bulletin lists Keelung–Matsu and Fugang–Green Island as fully suspended that day.
Are Xiaoliuqiu ferries running?
No, not on 24 October. The Maritime and Port Bureau lists the Donggang and Yanpu routes to Xiaoliuqiu as fully suspended that day.
Is the Penghu or Orchid Island ferry running on 24 October?
These routes are not on the Maritime and Port Bureau’s 24 October suspension list, but that does not confirm normal service. Check with your ferry operator before you travel.
Is Taiwan’s typhoon warning for Champi still in effect?
Yes, on the morning of 24 October 2026. The Central Weather Administration issued Sea and Land Typhoon Warning Report No. 19-1 at 05:15 (UTC+7), valid to 09:15 (UTC+7). Check CWA for newer reports.
This article is for travel planning only and is not official guidance. Always follow Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration, the Maritime and Port Bureau, your airline and your ferry operator.
Photo: the wake of a ferry leaving Green Island (Lüdao), Taitung, Taiwan (file photo, 2008, resized). Dquai / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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