Flight-status information reviewed on Monday, October 19, showed cancellations across routes connecting Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah with Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam
19 October, 2026
The British government has widened its travel warning to cover the entire kingdom following deadly attacks on Saudi airports and growing disruption to international flights
17 October, 2026
More than 4,000 flights have been disrupted across Saudi Arabia, with Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and international carriers affected as Riyadh airport’s closure deadline approaches
Saudi Arabia’s aviation authority has prolonged the suspension of flights at King Khalid International Airport following a series of attacks that killed at least 13 people over the weekend
12 October, 2026
Hundreds of flights remain cancelled across Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam, with the disruption affecting international airlines and religious pilgrims.
Saudi Arabia’s aviation authority confirms 12 fatalities following Saturday’s attack, as hundreds of flights are cancelled and Dammam airport is also targeted.
11 October, 2026
King Khalid International Airport has been closed following another attack on Saturday
10 October, 2026
Lufthansa Group, IndiGo, Air India and Akasa Air suspend Riyadh services as Houthi threats disrupt flights to the Saudi capital
09 October, 2026
Flight cancellations at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport surged on Thursday afternoon, affecting around 40 per cent of all scheduled departures
08 October, 2026
Wizz Air has scrapped its planned winter return to Abu Dhabi and Dubai, marking another setback for the airline just over a year after closing its UAE subsidiary
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