Air India, IndiGo and Akasa Air have extended the cancellation of flights to several destinations in Saudi Arabia amid the evolving security situation in the Middle East.
Air India has cancelled all flights
to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah until October 20, 2026. In a travel advisory posted on X, the airline said it was closely monitoring developments and assessing the situation to ensure the safe resumption of operations.
Passengers affected by the cancellations are being offered a full refund, Air India said.
#TravelAdvisory
In view of the evolving situation in Saudi Arabia, all Air India flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah stand cancelled until 20 October 2026. We are closely monitoring developments and continuously assessing the situation to ensure the safe resumption of operations.
Passengers affected by these cancellations are being offered a full refund. At Air India, the safety and security of our passengers and crew remain the highest priority.
— Air India (@airindia) October 16, 2026
IndiGo has extended the suspension of flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah until October 24, 2026, inclusive.
The airline said affected passengers were being notified using the contact details provided at the time of booking. Customers who booked their tickets through travel partners have been advised to contact them directly for assistance.
Travel Advisory
Following a careful assessment of the evolving situation in Saudi Arabia, flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah stand cancelled until 24 October 2026 (inclusive).
Timely notifications are being sent to affected customers using the contact details provided at the time of booking.
Customers who have booked through travel partners are requested to contact them directly for assistance.
The safety and well-being of our customers and crew remain our highest priority.
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) October 15, 2026
Meanwhile, Akasa Air has extended the suspension of flights to and from Riyadh until October 24 and Jeddah until October 21.
In its advisory issued on October 15, the airline said the decision followed an assessment of the prevailing security situation in the Middle East. It added that it was monitoring developments in real time.
Passengers affected by Akasa Air’s cancellations can opt for a full refund, which will be credited to the original payment method within seven days, or reschedule their travel without paying an additional fee. Those who booked through travel partners have been asked to contact them directly.
#TravelUpdate: October 15, 2026 | 20:00 IST
In view of the prevailing security situation in the Middle East, Akasa Air has extended the suspension of all flights to and from Riyadh until October 24, 2026, and Jeddah until October 21, 2026.
This decision follows a careful assessment of the evolving situation, with safety remaining our primary consideration.
We continue to closely monitor developments and assess the situation in real time.
Passengers affected by these cancellations may opt for a full refund, which will be credited to the original source of payment within seven days, or reschedule their travel at no additional cost. Passengers who have booked through travel partners are requested to contact them directly for assistance.
The safety and well-being of our passengers and crew remain our highest priority.
— Akasa Air (@AkasaAir) October 15, 2026
All three airlines said passenger and crew safety remained their top priority as they continue to monitor the situation.
Saudi Arabia is facing heightened security concerns amid an escalation in missile and drone attacks across the region, disrupting air travel and prompting fresh travel warnings.
Saudi Arabia-Houthi Conflict
Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s internationally recognised government have faced repeated attacks by Houthi rebels in recent weeks, shifting attention within the West Asian conflict that intensified with the US-Iran war in February.
The Iran-backed Houthis have captured large stretches of territory along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, while a counteroffensive by government forces, backed by Saudi air support, has so far failed to reclaim the lost ground.
The group has also launched multiple attacks targeting Saudi airports and religious sites, prompting countries such as France to seek assistance.
Saudi Arabia suffered its deadliest attack in more than a decade on Saturday when a strike on Riyadh’s international airport killed 13 people and injured around 300 others. The Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis said the group had targeted the Riyadh airport 20 times during the month.
