Flight disruptions leave Andhra Umrah pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia; 40 to fly back to Hyderabad on October 26
Approximately 3,000 Indian Umrah pilgrims, including hundreds from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, are stranded in Saudi Arabia due to flight disruptions caused by regional security concerns. Authorities are currently coordinating efforts to facilitate their return.
Why it matters
It highlights the impact of regional geopolitical instability on international travel and the consular responsibilities of local governments.
Flight disruptions leave Andhra Umrah pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia; 40 to fly back to Hyderabad on October 26 left Passengers at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad, Hyderabad. A special flight carrying 40 Umrah pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh is scheduled to land in Hyderabad from Jeddah on Monday. File Nagara Gopal Nagara Gopal https://th-i.thgim.com/public/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-telangana/in1nkz/article71577422.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Hyderabad-airpoGF3GLH59G.3.jpg.jpg NAGARA GOPAL Passengers distressed over flight cancellations and delays grouped together to get answers, at at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad, on the outskirts of Hyderabad on Friday, December 5, 2025.
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