The Smart Marty Sky Dispatch
Saudi Arabia flight suspension: Full list of Indian, Dubai, UAE, Qatar, US, Japan and European flights cancelled
Several flights from India, the UAE, Japan and the United States to Saudi Arabia have been cancelled. The flight suspensions come amid heightened security concerns following attacks on civilian airports, aircraft and aviation infrastructure in Saudi Arabia by Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Air India and Air India Express have extended their suspension of flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam, and Jeddah, with the carrier noting the decision through October 20. Akasa Air has likewise extended all Riyadh operations until October 24 and Jeddah operations until October 21.
IndiGo has announced the continuation of flight cancellations to Saudi Arabia through October 24. Qatar Airways has temporarily suspended services to and from Riyadh and Dammam. Emirates continues to report disruptions across its Saudi network, including services between Dubai and Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam.
Etihad Airways’ travel advisory shows ongoing cancellations between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh through October 18, with further cancellations for Dammam and Jeddah also in effect through the same date. flydubai has extended cancellations affecting Riyadh, Dammam, and Abha through October 19.
International carriers such as Air France-KLM have extended their suspensions to and from Riyadh until the end of October, while Cathay Pacific has postponed its Riyadh and Dubai routes through January 31, 2027. Delta plans to delay its Atlanta–Riyadh service until March 2027, and Lufthansa has canceled all Riyadh flights through October 16.