Riyadh's airport remains closed and Saudi Arabia has given no reopening date. Etihad has cancelled all Abu Dhabi to Riyadh flights until 19 October and selected Jeddah flights until 15 October; flydubai has cancelled Riyadh, Dammam and Abha flights until 14 October; and Emirates and Air Arabia are cancelling Riyadh services day by day. The Houthis' warning against Saudi airports exempts only Makkah and Madinah, so pilgrims flying through Jeddah should confirm their flights before they travel.
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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