Airlines Suspend 12 China–Japan Routes Amid Rising Tensions
24.11.2025
Airlines have halted operations on 12 air routes between China and Japan as diplomatic tensions between the two countries escalate. The restrictions affect several popular destinations, including Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sapporo, Osaka, and others.
Some routes show particularly sharp cuts:
- Tianjin → Kansai (Osaka): −65% flights
- Nanjing → Kansai: −59.4%
- Guangzhou → Kansai: −31.3%
Travel platforms report a significant decline in available flights, making trip planning between the two countries increasingly difficult.