Riyadh airport closure: UAE flight cancellations extend into Tuesday
UAE airlines have continued to cancel flights to and from Riyadh, with travel disruption extending into Tuesday after King Khalid International Airport was closed following a deadly Houthi attack. Etihad Airways has announced cancellations for Monday and Tuesday, with services to Dammam and Jeddah also affected. Emirates, flydubai and Air Arabia have also cancelled flights connecting Dubai and…
On Monday and Tuesday, numerous flights originating from or terminating at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh were cancelled due to a recent Houthi attack. Etihad Airways, Emirates, flydubai, and Air Arabia all suspended their services to and from Riyadh. The closure remains in effect until midnight on Tuesday, with no specific resumption time indicated by aviation authorities.
The airport suffered damage following a deadly strike on Sunday, which resulted in 13 fatalities and over 300 injuries. Both Etihad and Emirates have cancelled multiple flights to Riyadh, Dammam, and Jeddah. Flydubai has extended its cancellation policy to include Wednesday, while Air Arabia has also cancelled several flights to Riyadh and Abha.
Passengers are advised to check their flight status directly with their airline, as further changes may occur.
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