Zillar Barta Desk,New Delhi: Air India has cancelled all flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia until October 17, 2026, citing the evolving situation in the region.
The airline announced the decision through its official account on X, stating that it is closely monitoring developments and assessing the situation to determine when safe flight operations can resume.
“In view of the evolving situation in Saudi Arabia, all Air India flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah stand cancelled until 17 October 2026,” the airline said in its statement.
Air India has confirmed that passengers affected by the cancellations are being offered full refunds if they choose to cancel their bookings. The airline has emphasised that passenger and crew safety remains its highest priority.
The temporary suspension is expected to affect travellers flying between India and the three Saudi Arabian cities. Passengers with confirmed bookings on the affected routes are advised to check their flight status and contact the airline through its official customer-service channels for information about refunds and alternative travel arrangements.
Air India said it is closely monitoring the evolving regional situation and evaluating developments before resuming normal operations. The airline has not provided a confirmed date for the restoration of services beyond the stated cancellation period.
Travellers planning to fly to or from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah should verify the latest updates directly with Air India before travelling to the airport.
Further operational decisions will depend on the assessment of the regional situation and the airline's safety requirements.
