Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority extended the closure of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh while safety checks continue, and has not said when it will reopen. Flights to Jeddah and Dammam are also being cancelled. The Houthis have warned airlines and travellers against every Saudi airport except those of Makkah and Madinah, and Pakistan's embassy in Riyadh is assisting injured Pakistani nationals.
Sources
- The National, William Mullally and Evelyn Lau thenationalnews.com/travel/2026/10/12/riyadh-airport-closure-emirates-etihad-flights/
- ABC News, Reuters, AFP and AP abc.net.au/news/2026-10-11/houthi-airport-attack-saudi-arabia-riyadh-closure/107253872
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