- Houthi forces targeted Saudi airports including Riyadh
- More than 40pc of departures were affected at Riyadh airport
- Three people died and a Saudia aircraft was damaged
- EASA advised carriers to bypass Saudi airspace
- Lufthansa and Air India suspended services temporarily
Houthi forces have targeted Saudi airports including Riyadh for a third consecutive day. The attacks have prompted widespread flight cancellations. Authorities reported that missiles were intercepted.
Airport operator DAA International (formerly Aer Rianta) manages Terminal 5 at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh,
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh experienced major operational problems after a Houthi missile attack on 8 October 2026. More than 40pc of scheduled departures were affected. Saudia, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways were among those impacted. Three Saudi nationals died and a commercial aircraft was damagemanages Terminal 5 at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh,d. The Yemen-based, Iran-aligned group claimed responsibility for cruise and ballistic missiles.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency extended safety warnings and advised international carriers to bypass Saudi airspace. Lufthansa and Air India suspended services for several days. Singapore Airlines delayed the start of its flights. Philippine Airlines, Saudia, and Egyptair suspended operations. Saudi authorities confirmed operational activities resumed and returned to normal schedules by Friday.
