- International airlines continue to suspend flights to Saudi Arabia.
- King Khalid International Airport reopened on 18 October 2026 under restrictions.
- Lufthansa Group Riyadh services are suspended until 18 November.
- Delta postponed its Atlanta to Riyadh launch to March 2027.
- British Airways plans a limited return starting 3 November.
International airlines continue to suspend flights to Saudi Arabia following deadly drone and missile attacks carried out by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. Although King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh reopened to limited traffic on 18 October 2026 under strict civil aviation restrictions carriers are extending cancellations well into November or beyond due to safety concerns.
Emirates and flydubai suspended operations to Dammam following a subsequent attack on King Fahd International Airport with suspensions running through at least 24 October. Etihad and Qatar Airways cancelled flights to Riyadh and Dammam through 24 October while scaling back daily frequencies to Jeddah. Air France-KLM extended suspensions to Riyadh until 7 November.
Lufthansa Group Riyadh services remain suspended until 18 November and Dammam until 30 November. Philippine Airlines flights are suspended through 29 November. Cathay Pacific delayed routes until 31 January 2027 while Delta postponed its Atlanta to Riyadh launch entirely to March 2027. British Airways plans a limited return to Riyadh starting 3 November. Affected passengers are entitled to full ticket refunds or rebooking options.
