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Flights operated by Air India, Air India Express and IndiGo to several Saudi Arabian cities have been cancelled until October 20 and October 24, respectively, as airlines monitor the evolving security situation in the region.
Air India and Air India Express have suspended flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam until October 20, 2026. IndiGo has extended its cancellations to the same three cities, along with Madinah, until October 24.
The Embassy of India in Saudi Arabia confirmed the Air India Express cancellations in a post on X, stating that flights to and from Dammam, Jeddah and Riyadh would remain suspended until October 20.
#TravelAlert
Air India Express has canceled flights to and from Dammam, Jeddah and Riyadh until October 20, 2026.
— India in Saudi Arabia (@IndianEmbRiyadh) October 16, 2026
Air India also announced the cancellation of all flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah until October 20. The airline said it was monitoring developments and assessing the situation before resuming services. Affected passengers are being offered full refunds.
#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 separately announced that flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah would remain cancelled until October 24, inclusive. The airline said affected passengers were being notified using the contact details provided at the time of booking.
Customers who booked 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
The airlines are continuing to monitor regional developments before deciding when to resume services.
Passengers travelling to or from Saudi Arabia should check their flight status before leaving for the airport and consult the respective airlines for the latest cancellation updates, refund options and rescheduling arrangements.
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