# Aviation disruptions in Saudi Arabia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261025-aviation-disruptions-in-saudi-arabia
> Updated: 2026-10-25T00:51:08.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Airlines began suspending or cancelling flights to and from Saudi Arabian cities, including Dammam, Riyadh, and Jeddah, citing safety and operational concerns. Initial disruptions were reported by SriLankan Airlines and Himalaya Airlines, impacting routes to Colombo and affecting migrant workers.

As regional tensions escalated and attacks were reported at Saudi airports, several Indian carriers extended their flight suspensions. Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo, and Akasa Air announced various cancellation periods for services to Riyadh, Dammam, Jeddah, and Madinah, with some suspensions lasting through late October and November.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: Indian airlines extend flight cancellations to Saudi Arabia

Air India, IndiGo, and Akasa Air have extended flight cancellations to various Saudi Arabian cities through November due to regional tensions and airport attacks.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indian-airlines-extend-flight-cancellations-to-saudi-arabia

### 2026-10-15: Airlines suspend flights to and from Dammam due to safety concerns

SriLankan Airlines and Himalaya Airlines have suspended or cancelled flights involving Dammam, Saudi Arabia, due to safety and operational concerns.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/airlines-suspend-flights-to-and-from-dammam-due-to-safety-concerns

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