Global airlines extend Saudi Arabia flight cancellations despite Riyadh airport reopening, disrupting international travel and leaving passengers facing uncertainty into November.
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh is reopening designated terminals from Sunday, October 25, following major disruption earlier this month. The move creates a pathway towards restoring connections serving Saudi Arabia’s capital and its wider tourism economy. Under the announced arrangements, Terminal 1 will handle domestic flights. Terminal 2 will accommodate international services operated by
Air Cairo has reportedly suspended flights between Riyadh and the Egyptian cities of Cairo and Sohag for October 11–12, 2026. The airline cited a temporary interruption to operations at King Khalid International Airport following reported security incidents in the Saudi capital. The suspension covers travel in both directions, affecting passengers departing Egypt and those returning
Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector is facing renewed operational disruption after nearly a dozen flights were cancelled across major airports in Jeddah, Riyadh and Medina, affecting domestic and international travel routes connecting the kingdom with Europe, Africa, Asia and neighboring Middle Eastern markets. The cancellations involved airlines including Saudia, Air France, Kam Air and Nesma Airlines-linked
