Middle East war: IndiGo extends suspension of Saudi Arabia flights

Indian airline IndiGo has announced that its flights to and from Saudi Arabia will remain grounded for an additional period. In a statement on November 10, the company tweeted that flights to and from Jeddah and Madinah will be suspended until November 21, 2026, and flights to Riyadh and Dammam will be suspended until November 30, 2026.

IndiGo is actively notifying affected customers and remains committed to providing assistance during this time. The airline stresses that customer safety and security are its top priorities and that it is closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East. The suspension follows recent reports of Houthi missiles and drones being intercepted in the region, alongside the United States maintaining its naval blockade of Iran despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.

European aviation authorities have also kept conflict-zone warnings for the Gulf and neighboring airspace until November 16. Travelers are advised to check their flight status, arrive at the airport early, complete online check-in where possible, and keep their contact details updated with the airline. Monitoring official updates from airlines and local authorities is also recommended.