Saudi Arabia flight cancellations: Which airlines are suspending services and until when?

Saudi Arabia is experiencing ongoing disruption to air services to Riyadh, with several carriers extending suspensions or making schedule changes in response to security concerns at King Khalid International Airport.

The National reports that Riyadh remains under restricted operations following attacks and that some Saudia flights to the capital have been rerouted via Al Qassim or Dammam, with passengers traveling to Riyadh by bus. Jeddah services are returning gradually as part of the easing.

Emirates and Etihad have begun restoring some services, but overall schedules show extended cancellations or reentry delays. Etihad has cancelled all Abu Dhabi–Riyadh and Abu Dhabi–Dammam passenger and cargo flights through November 19, while some Abu Dhabi–Jeddah services are slated to resume on November 6.

Multiple carriers have suspended Riyadh, Dammam, Jeddah, and related routes with varied restart timelines. Flydubai has canceled Dubai–Riyadh, Dubai–Dammam, and Dubai–Abha flights until November 9, with potential further changes. Air Arabia has suspended Sharjah–Riyadh, Sharjah–Dammam, Sharjah–Abha, and Sharjah–Taif services with no restart date listed.

Other notable suspensions include British Airways’ London–Riyadh service pushed to January 11, 2027, and extended cancellations for Lufthansa (Riyadh through November 18) and Air France (to Riyadh through December 12). Some routes from Muscat, Delhi, and Singapore have also been affected, with specific restart dates varying by carrier.

Travel advisories indicate extended suspensions for several carriers to Riyadh and other Saudi cities, with passengers urged to check status before travelling as schedules may continue to change. The overall pattern reflects a broad, multi-carrier pause or delay across several major international and regional airlines.