Akasa Air extends flight cancellations to Riyadh till Nov 30 amid Houthi attacks

Akasa Air has extended the suspension of flights to and from Jeddah and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia amid the prevailing security situation in the country, with services to Jeddah suspended until November 10 and those to Riyadh until November 30, 2026.

In a travel update issued on October 23 at 9 pm IST, the airline said the decision followed a careful assessment of the security environment. It added that it was closely monitoring developments and assessing the situation in real time.

Passengers affected by the cancellations can opt for a full refund, which will be credited to the original source of payment within seven days, or reschedule their travel at no additional cost. Those who booked their tickets through travel partners have been asked to contact them directly



for assistance.

Amid the continuing flight disruptions and security concerns, the Indian mission in Saudi Arabia had earlier advised Indian nationals requiring urgent departure to consider travelling through Bahrain, Kuwait or Qatar, subject to obtaining the necessary visas.

The advisory comes as Indian nationals have been affected by recent attacks on Saudi Arabia's critical infrastructure. The Indian embassy has urged the community to remain alert, follow instructions issued by Saudi authorities and move to a safe place inside a building during an aerial attack.

It has also warned Indian nationals against filming or sharing images and videos of interceptions or impact sites, citing possible legal consequences under Saudi law.