Jeddah, Riyadh and Madinah Flight Status as Cancellations Reported – Oct 12, 13 Update

Deadly attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis on Riyadh's airport have caused significant disruption to air travel across Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region, leading to widespread flight cancellations, suspensions, and postponements by numerous international airlines. The capital's airport, Riyadh, is expected to remain closed until October 17 due to a NOTAM issued on Monday, exacerbating an already turbulent situation in Gulf airspace since the Iran conflict began. Major airlines like Lufthansa Group, Air France-KLM, Etihad Airways, IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, Gulf Air, Philippine Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Delta have adjusted their flight schedules, with some suspensions extending into late 2027. Consequently, airports such as Jeddah are experiencing numerous cancellations, particularly for flights bound for Riyadh and Mumbai, impacting thousands of travelers and highlighting the far-reaching consequences of geopolitical tensions on international commerce and mobility.