The Smart Marty Sky Dispatch
Riyadh airport attack: 2 Indians remain in ICU, flights suspended
India said 2 nationals remain in ICU after the Riyadh airport attack as flights stay suspended until October 17.
Two Indian nationals injured in the Saturday attack on Riyadh airport remain in intensive care, according to an update from the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia on October 14.
The embassy said another injured Indian national has been moved from the ICU to the high dependency unit, while four more Indians are receiving treatment in a general ward and one person has been discharged from hospital.
Flight operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh remain suspended, with no date given for resume in the material. Airports in Dammam, Jeddah, and Madinah continue to operate, though with some disruptions.
Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air, and IndiGo have suspended flights to and from Saudi Arabia until October 17, 2026, as reported by the Indian Embassy. Saudia and Flynas are continuing scheduled flights on routes involving the affected Saudi airports, including Dammam, Jeddah, and Madinah.
The embassy urged Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia to follow local authorities’ instructions, stay indoors during an aerial attack, and avoid circulating videos or news related to the events. The advisory reflects ongoing concerns about airport operations and air travel in the kingdom.