Heavy fog disrupted air traffic in the northeastern Chinese port city of Dalian on Saturday, affecting more than 7,000 passengers, local airport said.
By 9 p.m., 15 flights have landed at other airports, 12 have returned and 236 flights have been canceled, the Dalian international airport said in a statement.
The airlines have provided free accommodation and meals for the affected passengers.
The flights are expected to resume from 2 to 3 a.m. Sunday as the weather is forecast to clear up.
