Indian Airlines Suspend Saudi Flight Ops After Houthis’ Deadly Strikes On Riyadh Airport | Check Details

Last Updated:October 13, 2026, 4:42 PM IST

Air India and IndiGo issued advisories, announcing that flights to and from several cities in Saudi would remain cancelled until October 17.

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Amid the ongoing conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi rebels, several airlines have suspended flight operations to and from cities across the Kingdom. Air India and IndiGo are the latest carriers to extend flight cancellations until October 17.

Air India and IndiGo issued travel advisories on Tuesday, announcing that flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam would remain cancelled until October 17 following recent attacks on Saudi airports that have reportedly killed 18 people so far. IndiGo has also suspended flights to and from Madinah.

“In view of the evolving situation in Saudi Arabia, all Air India flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah stand cancelled until 17 October 2026. We are closely monitoring and assessing the developments in the region to resume safe operations. Affected guests are being offered a full refund on cancellation. At Air India, the safety and security of our passengers and crew remain the highest priority,” Air India Newsroom tweeted.

“Travel Advisory: Due to the evolving situation in Saudi Arabia, flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah stand cancelled until 17 October’26. Customers are advised to check their flight status at https://goindigo.in/check-flight-status.html before leaving for the airport.Timely updates are being shared on the contact details provided at the time of booking. Our support teams remain available to assist with any queries or concerns. Your safety and well-being remain our top priority. We are in constant coordination with the relevant authorities to ensure safe operations,” IndiGo tweeted.

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Until what date have Air India and IndiGo extended their Saudi flight cancellations?

Air India and IndiGo have extended the suspension of their flight operations to and from Saudi Arabia until October 17, 2026, due to ongoing regional conflict and airport attacks.

Which specific Saudi cities are affected by the latest flight suspensions from Indian carriers?

Air India flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam, and Jeddah are cancelled until October 17, 2026. IndiGo has extended its cancellations to cover Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Madinah through the same date.

What options are being provided to passengers whose flights have been cancelled?

Affected passengers are being offered a full refund on their cancellations. Both airlines are closely monitoring the security situation and providing support and updates through their contact channels and websites.

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