As of Monday, October 19, the airport remained closed, according to a notice issued by Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation. Passengers have been advised to confirm their flight status with their airlines and the airport before travelling.

Some flights bound for Riyadh are being diverted to nearby cities, including Madinah and Qassim, while services to Jeddah have increased.

Airlines extend flight cancellations

Several international airlines have announced cancellations or extended suspensions affecting Riyadh and other Saudi destinations.

  • Air Arabia: Flights to and from Riyadh are cancelled until the airport resumes operations.

  • Air France: Cancellations to and from Riyadh have been extended through November 7.

  • Air India and Air India Express: Flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah have been cancelled through October 24.

  • Akasa Air: Flights to and from Riyadh and Jeddah have been suspended through October 24, with Jeddah services affected through October 27.

  • British Airways: Riyadh flights are suspended through November 3. The airline has also permanently discontinued its Jeddah services.

  • Cathay Pacific: Passenger flights to Riyadh have been cancelled through January 31, 2027.

  • Emirates: Flights to and from Riyadh remain cancelled until operations resume.

  • Etihad Airways: Services on the Abu Dhabi–Riyadh, Abu Dhabi–Dammam and Jeddah routes have been cancelled through October 24.

  • flydubai: Flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Abha have been cancelled through October 24.

  • Gulf Air: Flights remain cancelled until Riyadh Airport reopens. Affected passengers can contact the airline’s worldwide contact centre at +973 17373737 for assistance.

  • IndiGo: Flights to Riyadh, Dammam, Jeddah and Madinah have been cancelled through October 24.

  • ITA Airways: Flights to and from Riyadh have been cancelled through November 18.

  • KLM: Flights to and from Riyadh and Dammam have been cancelled through October 31.

  • Kuwait Airways: Flights remain cancelled until Riyadh Airport resumes operations.

  • Lufthansa: Flights remain cancelled until the airport reopens.

  • Malaysia Airlines: Riyadh flights are cancelled until the airport reopens, while scheduled services to and from Jeddah and Madinah have resumed.

  • Philippine Airlines: Cancellations have been extended through November 29. The airline said the resumption of services would depend on a comprehensive safety assessment.

  • Qatar Airways: Flights to and from Riyadh and Dammam have been cancelled through October 24. Services to Jeddah have been reduced from seven to four daily flights.

  • Singapore Airlines: The launch of its nonstop service to and from Riyadh has been postponed until March 28, 2027.

  • SriLankan Airlines: Flights to and from Riyadh have been cancelled through October 24.

These dates reflect the information provided in the supplied report and may change as airlines issue further updates.

Alternative travel options

Passengers stranded in Saudi Arabia who need to travel to neighbouring Gulf countries can consider road transport, including intercity bus services, depending on border conditions and availability.

For travel between Riyadh and other Saudi cities, passengers can also check the Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) network for available services.

Travellers should confirm schedules, ticket availability and any applicable travel restrictions before making alternative arrangements.

Airport assistance for passengers

King Khalid International Airport has introduced an “Ask Me” service to assist passengers around the clock. Staff are available across all terminals to answer questions and provide travel updates.

The airport is also offering short-term and long-term luggage storage for up to 15 days. The service is available at the Lost & Found Office and Baggage Office in the domestic and international terminals.

Passengers are advised to check directly with their airlines and the airport for the latest operational updates before departing for the airport.

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