Brief
Riyadh airport closure extended to Oct. 17 amid Houthi attacks
The Saudi civil aviation authority said the airport will remain shut until Oct. 17, with airlines cancelling or postponing services.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport will stay closed until Oct. 17, according to an aviation notice issued Monday, after deadly Houthi attacks over the weekend.
Airlines worldwide have responded by cancelling or suspending flights to the capital. Air France‑KLM extended its suspension to the end of October, Air India halted services until Oct. 15, and Etihad Airways cancelled all Abu Dhabi‑Riyadh flights until Oct. 19. Gulf Air, Lufthansa Group, and several others have also announced extended suspensions.
Other carriers, such as Cathay Pacific and Delta, have postponed planned new routes to Riyadh for months or years. Travelers are advised to check directly with airlines for updated schedules and refund options.
Key facts
- King Khalid International Airport will remain closed until Oct. 17 (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Air France‑KLM extended its suspension to the end of October (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Etihad Airways cancelled all Abu Dhabi‑Riyadh flights until Oct. 19 (dailytimes.com.pk)
Sources
- [1] dailytimes.com.pk — originally reported as “Riyadh airport to remain closed until October 17”
