India issues fresh advisory for its nationals in Saudi Arabia amid flight disruptions

India issues fresh Saudi advisory for citizens as flight chaos continues

India has issued a new advisory for its citizens in Saudi Arabia, urging them to follow local instructions, stay indoors during aerial attacks, and be aware of ongoing flight disruptions. The advisory follows an October 10 attack on Riyadh airport that injured several Indians, with some still hospitalised. Major Indian airlines have cancelled flights to Saudi cities until late October, impacting travellers and Umrah pilgrims.

India issues fresh advisory for its nationals in Saudi Arabia amid flight disruptions

“Riyadh's international airport remains closed to flight operations, while airports in Dammam, Jeddah and Medina continue to operate, although some disruptions persist,” the embassy said

India warns Umrah pilgrims as Saudi flight suspensions extend

Riyadh: The Embassy of India in Riyadh has warned Indian nationals planning to travel to Saudi Arabia for Umrah to account for airport disruptions and possible flight cancellations, which could result in extended stays. The advisory came as Indian airlines extended the suspension of flights to the Kingdom and Riyadh’s international airport remained closed. In an updated advisory issued on Friday, October 16, the embassy urged Indian nationals to…

India urges nationals in Saudi Arabia to stay indoors amid flight disruptions

India has renewed its safety advisory for nationals in Saudi Arabia after the Riyadh airport attack. The warning comes as six injured Indians remain hospitalised and flight disruptions persist.