Riyadh Airport reopens, still airlines extend flight cancellations

Dhaka: Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport has reopened following attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, but flight disruptions continue as airlines assess security risks across Saudi Arabia.

Several international carriers have maintained or extended suspensions to Riyadh and other Saudi destinations, with some restrictions lasting into November and early 2027.

Etihad Airways has cancelled Abu Dhabi–Riyadh flights through October 19, while Oman Air has suspended Riyadh services until October 22. Flydubai’s cancellations to Riyadh, Dammam and Abha run through October 19. Air Arabia and Qatar Airways have yet to announce resumption dates for affected routes.

SalamAir has halted Riyadh and Dammam flights until October 31. Air India, Air India Express and IndiGo have suspended services to multiple Saudi cities through October 24. KLM’s Riyadh and Dammam cancellations also extend to October 31.

European carriers have announced longer suspensions. Air France has halted Riyadh flights through October 24, while Lufthansa has extended its Riyadh suspension until November 18 and its Dammam suspension through November 30.

Cathay Pacific has suspended Riyadh flights until January 31, 2027, while Philippine Airlines’ Riyadh cancellations continue through November 29. Scoot has suspended Singapore–Jeddah services until December 2.

Delta has postponed its Atlanta–Riyadh launch until March 2027. British Airways plans to resume limited Riyadh service on November 3.

Malaysia Airlines, meanwhile, resumed Jeddah and Madinah flights on October 18 following a safety review. Travelers should confirm schedules directly with airlines before departure.