Air India and Air India Express cancel Saudi flights till Nov 7 amid Houthi attacks

Air India and Air India Express have extended the suspension of flights to and from Riyadh and Dammam in Saudi Arabia until November 7, 2026, amid the prevailing security situation in the region. Services to and from Jeddah will remain suspended until October 31, the airlines said.

The Indian Embassy in Riyadh also confirmed the suspension dates in a statement on Saturday.

The latest announcement comes after Akasa Air extended the suspension of its flights to Jeddah until November 10 and Riyadh until November 30. IndiGo has also extended the cancellation of its flights to Saudi Arabia amid security concerns in the region.

Air India said



passengers holding confirmed bookings issued on or before October 24, 2026, can opt for flexible rebooking or a full refund upon cancellation.

Passengers booked on Air India flights to or from Riyadh and Dammam, with original travel dates up to November 7, can avail a one-time complimentary rebooking to or from any operational Air India station in Saudi Arabia. The facility is subject to availability and applies to travel until November 21.

For passengers travelling to or from Jeddah, with original travel dates up to October 31, the airline is offering a similar one-time complimentary rebooking facility for travel until November 14.