As Typhoon Champi approached Taiwan, the island faced significant travel disruptions, with nearly a thousand flights and numerous ferry services affected. Between the previous day and 10 a.m. the following morning, a total of 977 flights were cancelled, comprising 262 domestic and 715 international and cross-strait services. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport was notably hard-hit, recording 596 cancellations, including 521 passenger and 75 cargo flights.
Airlines scrambled to adjust their schedules in response to the severe weather. EVA Air cancelled all long-haul flights scheduled for Europe and the United States later that day, as well as selected services at Taoyuan and Taipei Songshan airports. Starlux Airlines limited its operations to only a few long-haul flights to destinations including Europe and the United States.
In addition to air travel, maritime transport was also severely impacted. Nine ferry routes were completely suspended, affecting services between Keelung and Matsu, several routes to Chinese coastal ports, and domestic routes connecting locations such as Kaohsiung, Magong, Donggang, Xiaoliuqiu, Green Island, and Lanyu. The Kinmen-Wutong route saw a reduced schedule, with 10 sailings continuing while 14 were cancelled.
Authorities advised passengers to check flight and ferry schedules before travelling, as further delays or rescheduling could occur depending on the storm’s impact. This situation underscores the significant challenges Typhoon Champi posed to Taiwan’s aviation and maritime networks, prompting travelers to stay informed through official updates as weather conditions evolved.