IndiGo extends Saudi flight cancellations as Riyadh airport stays closed
Dubai: India’s major airlines have cancelled or suspended flights to Saudi Arabia as the closure of Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport was extended following deadly attacks on the Saudi capital. “Due to the evolving…
India’s major carriers IndiGo, Air India, and Akasa have suspended flights to and from Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh due to the closure of the airport following deadly attacks. IndiGo announced that flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Madinah will be cancelled until October 17. The airline advised passengers to check their flight status before travelling and stated that passenger safety remains its top priority.
Air India, which offers seven weekly flights to Riyadh from Delhi and Mumbai, has also cancelled its operations to the city until October 15. Akasa suspended its Riyadh services until October 13, offering passengers free rescheduling. Saudi authorities extended the airport closure to ensure safety and operational readiness, with the closure set to continue until 2100 GMT on October 17.
The attacks caused significant disruption to Saudi aviation, with international airlines also suspending services due to the ongoing security situation and regional conflict.
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