IndiGo Extends Saudi Flight Cancellations Till October 27 Amid Houthi Attacks
Indian airline IndiGo has extended flight cancellations to Saudi Arabia until late October 2026 due to ongoing security threats from Houthi attacks. The Indian government is coordinating with airlines to assist affected pilgrims and citizens.
Why it matters
The disruption of air travel impacts thousands of pilgrims and highlights the persistent security risks to critical infrastructure in the region.
Indian airline IndiGo has extended the cancellation of its flights to Saudi Arabia amid security concerns in the region, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh confirmed on Friday."IndiGo flights to and from Riyadh will remain cancelled until 31 October 2026 (inclusive), while flights to and from Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah will remain cancelled until 27 October 2026 (inclusive)," the mission said in a post on X.The flight disruptions come amid escalating drone and missile strikes targeting Saudi Arabia's airports, energy installations and other critical infrastructure, with Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis having been involved in a prolonged campaign against the country.The latest extension of flight cancellations comes after an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam on Wednesday killed an Indian national and injured two others.
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