Brief
flydubai suspends flights to Riyadh, Yanbu and Abha after Saudi airport attacks
The carrier halted services to three Saudi cities until Oct. 10‑11 as it monitors the security situation.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Dubai‑based low‑cost carrier flydubai announced the cancellation of its flights to Riyadh and Yanbu until October 10, and to Abha until October 11, citing the recent attacks on Saudi airports.
A flydubai spokesperson said the airline is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with relevant authorities, adding that updates will be posted on the carrier’s official channels. Passengers affected can use the Manage Booking section on flydubai.com for refunds or rebooking, and those who booked through agents should contact them directly.
The cancellations follow the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation’s report that three Saudi nationals were killed and several injured in two missile strikes on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, with Yemen’s Houthis claiming responsibility.
Key facts
- flydubai cancelled flights to Riyadh and Yanbu until Oct. 10 (gulfnews.com)
- flydubai cancelled flights to Abha until Oct. 11 (gulfnews.com)
- The cancellations follow Houthi‑claimed attacks that killed three Saudi citizens at Riyadh airport (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Flydubai cancels flights to Saudi cities amid airport attacks and regional tensions”
