Saudi Arabia flight suspension: Full list of flights to India, Dubai, UAE, Qatar, USA, Japan and Europe canceled | Today’s news

Several counties have curtailed their air operations to and from Saudi Arabia as a result of Houthi attacks on civilian and aviation infrastructure. In India, carriers Air India, Akas Air and IndiGo extended the suspension of flights to the Gulf country after authorities confirmed the death of an Indian national in the October 10 attack on Riyadh airport.

Flights from the United Arab Emirates, France, Japan and the United States were also affected. The suspension of flights comes at a time of heightened security concerns following attacks on civilian airports, aircraft and aviation infrastructure in Saudi Arabia by Houthi rebels in Yemen.

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Here is the full list of airlines that have canceled travel to Saudi Arabia:

India

1. Air India and Air India Express: The Indian carrier extended the suspension of flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah until October 20.

2. Akasa Water: The airline said it extended the suspension of all flights to and from Riyadh until October 24 and Jeddah until October 21.

3. IndiGo: It announced the extension of the cancellation of flights to Saudi Arabia until October 24.

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Middle East

Qatar Airways: The Qatari carrier has temporarily suspended flights to and from Riyadh and Dammam.

Emirates: Emirates continues to face disruption across its Saudi Arabian network, with services between Dubai and Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam among those affected, Gulf Business reported.

Etihad Airways: According to the airline’s latest official travel advisory, the following cancellations remain in effect:

• Riyadh: All flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh are canceled until Sunday 18 October.
• Dammam: All flights between Abu Dhabi and Dammam are canceled until Sunday 18 October.
• Jeddah: EY601 from Abu Dhabi and EY602 from Jeddah are canceled until 18 October.

flydubai: Dubai Airlines has extended the cancellation of flights affecting Riyadh, Dammam and Abha until Monday, October 19, according to a statement published by ARN News, citing ongoing regional disruption.

Air Arabia: Sharjah services remain affected. The cancellation affected services to Riyadh, Abha, Dammam and Taif. Some flights affected during the week should not be considered as confirmed cancellations for Friday 16 October.

Gulf Air: Bahrain’s flag carrier has canceled its flights to and from Riyadh from October 12 to October 17.

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International airlines: Latest suspension of Saudi flights

AIR FRANCE-KLM: The Franco-Dutch group has extended the previous suspension of services to and from the Saudi Arabian capital until the end of October.

CATHAY Pacific: The Hong Kong flag carrier has postponed the resumption of its Hong Kong-Dubai and Hong Kong-Riyadh routes until 31 January 2027.

DELTA: The American airline has announced that it will delay its scheduled flights from Atlanta to Riyadh until March 2027.

LUFTHANSA: The carriers, owned by the German airline group, have canceled all flights to Riyadh until October 16. He has not confirmed any subsequent extension according to the latest available information.

MALAYSAN AIRLINES: The Kuala Lumpur-based flag carrier has canceled flights to and from Jeddah and Medina until October 17 as a precautionary measure.

PHILIPPINE AIRLINES: The national flag carrier of the Philippines has extended the suspension of its flights to and from Riyadh until November 29.

When will Riyadh airport reopen?

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation has reportedly extended the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, while authorities assess the safety and operational readiness of its facilities.

The latest notice to airmen says the airport will remain closed until 2100 GMT on Saturday, October 17, which corresponds to midnight in Saudi Arabia early on Sunday, October 18, Gulf Business reported. However, the date is not a confirmed reopening time.

Saudi-led coalition spokesman Turki Al Maliki said on Thursday that the Houthi movement had carried out 20 attacks on Riyadh airport this month. The coalition also said the attacks on Abha airport killed three people and injured 28.