Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport reopened on Sunday, after it was closed because of attacks by the Houthi rebels in Yemen.
However, many airlines have not yet lifted their suspension of flights to the Saudi capital and other destinations in the kingdom.
Some carriers have extended cancellations into November and beyond, while others are preparing to resume services. The disruption comes amid wider regional uncertainty, which has already affected airlines’ Middle East operations.
Here’s how major airlines have adjusted operations and when flights are expected to resume.
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways has extended flight cancellations between Abu Dhabi and three Saudi cities until October 24, due to regional disruption.
All services to and from Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam have been cancelled until that date. The following flights have also been cancelled: EY601 and EY603 from Abu Dhabi to Jeddah; EY602 and EY604 from Jeddah to Abu Dhabi.
Emirates
Emirates services from Dubai to Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam have been affected by cancellations and schedule changes.
According to Flightradar24, Jeddah-bound flights EK801, EK805 and EK803 have been cancelled on October 19 and 20, with services scheduled to resume on October 21.
Dubai to Riyadh flights EK815, EK819 and EK817 have also been cancelled. EK817 is scheduled to resume on October 20, followed by EK815 and EK819 on October 21.
Flydubai
The airline has cancelled flights to Riyadh, Dammam and Abha up to and including October 24.
Air Arabia
Air Arabia has cancelled services between Sharjah and several Saudi destinations including Riyadh, Abha, Dammam and Taif. No resumption date has been announced.
Qatar Airways
The airline has temporarily suspended flights to and from Riyadh and Dammam. A resumption date has not yet been announced.
Gulf Air
Gulf Air has said flights after Sunday, October 18 are currently proceeding as scheduled, following its previously announced Riyadh cancellations.
Oman Air
Oman Air has announced that all flights to and from Riyadh are suspended until October 22.
SalamAir
The Omani low-cost airline has cancelled flights to and from Riyadh and Dammam until October 31, citing regional security developments.
Air France
The French airline has extended its suspension of flights to and from Riyadh up to October 24.
British Airways
British Airways is scheduled to return with a limited service to Riyadh on November 3, operating one flight daily, according to previously announced plans.
The airline discontinued flights to Jeddah in April as part of wider changes to its Middle East operations.
Air India and Air India Express
Air India and Air India Express have suspended flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam until October 24.
Akasa Air
The Indian low-cost airline has suspended flights to and from Riyadh until October 24 and Jeddah until October 21.
Cathay Pacific
The Hong Kong airline has extended its suspension of flights to Riyadh up to January 31, 2027.
Pakistan International Airlines
The airline announced a temporary suspension of flights to Riyadh on October 9, without setting out a resumption date. The Pakistan Airports Authority said at the time that its other Saudi services were continuing as usual.
Delta Air Lines
The US airline has postponed the launch of flights between Atlanta and Riyadh until March 2027. Services had been scheduled to begin on October 23.
IndiGo
The Indian airline has cancelled flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah up to October 24.
Lufthansa
The German airline has suspended flights to Riyadh until November 18, extending its previously announced October 16 deadline.
The Lufthansa Group’s advisory also lists Dammam services as suspended through November 30. Eurowings, part of the group, is scheduled to resume flights to Jeddah on November 12.
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines has announced that flights to and from Jeddah and Madinah will resume on October 18 after a safety review.
KLM
The Dutch airline has extended cancellations of all flights to Riyadh and Dammam up to October 31.
Philippine Airlines
The Philippine flag carrier has suspended Riyadh flights PR654 and PR655 until November 29, citing the security situation at King Khalid International Airport.
Scoot
The Singapore Airlines-owned low-cost carrier has cancelled flights between Singapore and Jeddah until December 2.
