Lufthansa, Indian airlines suspend Riyadh service after explosions hit Saudi capital
Airlines cited escalating security risks and offered refunds as flight trackers showed more than 275 cancellations at King Khalid International Airport, officials said.
- On Thursday, October 8, 2026, Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo, and Akasa Air suspended or diverted flights to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, responding to an evolving regional security situation.
- Reports of Iran-aligned Houthi militant attacks targeting King Khalid International Airport and Abha prompted the precautionary measures, though the attacks remain unconfirmed.
- Air India flight AI2243 from Delhi returned to India on Thursday, while an IndiGo service from Hyderabad diverted to Dammam; Akasa Air cancelled Kochi-Riyadh flights citing the "evolving security situation in Riyadh."
- Passengers affected by cancellations are being offered full refunds or complimentary rescheduling, and airlines advised travelers to verify flight status at King Khalid International Airport before departure.
- Air India Express and other carriers have suspended Riyadh operations until October 10. Airline sources described the situation as "still evolving," indicating further schedule adjustments may follow.
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Airlines including Lufthansa and Air India have temporarily suspended operations to Saudi Arabia’s capital after explosions, including a large blast heard at the international airport in Riyadh, were reported Thursday. More than 275 flights were canceled Thursday at King Khalid International Airport, according to flight monitor FlightAware. The cancellations accounted for 40% of scheduled arrivals...
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Lufthansa, Indian airlines suspend Riyadh service after explosions hit Saudi capital
Airlines like Lufthansa and Air India have temporarily suspended flights to Saudi Arabia's capital after explosions were reported Thursday, including a large blast at Riyadh's international airport.
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