India urges caution as Riyadh airport flights remain suspended

The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia has warned its citizens to strictly adhere to local authorities' directives, remain indoors in case of an aerial assault, and refrain from disseminating videos or news related to current affairs. According to the embassy's latest update on X, two Indian nationals who were injured during the October 10 assault on Riyadh airport are still under intensive care.

A third individual has since been transferred to a high dependency unit. Four other Indian nationals are receiving treatment in a general ward, while one person has been discharged from the hospital.

Currently, flight operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh remain halted. Services at Dammam, Jeddah, and Medina airports are ongoing; however, minor disruptions have been reported. Indian carriers such as Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air, and IndiGo have suspended their flights to and from Saudi Arabia until October 17, 2026. The Saudi carrier Saudia is still operating scheduled flights from Dammam, Jeddah, and Medina, while Flynas is running scheduled services on the Dammam-Lucknow route.

Indian nationals are urged to follow the embassy's advice and maintain composure amid ongoing strikes and security concerns. A 24/7 helpline has been established for Indians in need of assistance. The latest reports indicate that 11 Indians were injured in the Riyadh airport attack, a figure confirmed by the Indian Embassy.