Airlines worldwide are cancelling flights to Saudi Arabia following deadly attacks on Riyadh airport over the weekend. The disruptions have affected routes across the region as carriers respond to growing security concerns.
Saudi Arabia’s capital airport will remain closed until October 17, according to an aviation notice issued Monday. Yemen’s Houthi movement was blamed for the weekend attacks. The cancellations add to wider regional travel disruptions linked to the ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran.
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Air France-KLM has extended its suspension of flights to and from Riyadh until the end of October. Air India has halted services to the Saudi capital until October 15. Meanwhile, Indian budget airline Akasa Air suspended flights to Jeddah and Riyadh through October 13.
Etihad Airways cancelled all flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh until October 19. The airline also cancelled 10 flights serving Dammam and Jeddah. Bahrain’s Gulf Air suspended Riyadh services from October 12 to October 17, while Lufthansa Group carriers cancelled flights to the capital until October 16.
Other international airlines have also changed their schedules. Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific postponed the planned resumption of its Hong Kong–Dubai and Hong Kong–Riyadh routes until January 31, 2027. Delta delayed its planned Atlanta–Riyadh services until March 2027.
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India’s IndiGo extended cancellations on routes to Riyadh and Dammam until October 15. Philippine Airlines suspended flights to and from Riyadh until November 29. Qatar Airways temporarily halted services to Riyadh and Dammam, although no specific resumption date was provided.
The cancellations reflect the continuing impact of regional security concerns on international aviation. Travellers planning journeys to Saudi Arabia should check directly with their airlines for updated schedules and refund or rebooking arrangements. Further changes may follow as carriers assess the situation and await updates about Riyadh airport’s reopening.