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Ottawa Cautions Canadians Against Travel to Saudi Arabia After Airports Targeted
Global Affairs Canada said flights can be disrupted with little or no warning and urged Canadians with expiring visas to leave soon.
- Global Affairs Canada issued a travel advisory on Thursday urging Canadians to defer all travel to Saudi Arabia due to heightened security risks from ongoing regional conflict.
- On Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, a Houthi missile strike hit Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, prompting the advisory after Saudi authorities confirmed the attack.
- Airports in Riyadh and Dammam have been targeted in recent days, with Riyadh's facility remaining closed to commercial traffic following the strike.
- Canadians with expiring visitor visas must leave Saudi Arabia immediately via Bahrain and Qatar, as the embassy cannot assist with visa extensions or overstay fines.
- Disruptions remain likely as attacks continue across the Middle East, requiring travelers to monitor flight status closely since operations can be disrupted with little warning.
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Ottawa cautions Canadians against travel to Saudi Arabia after airports targeted
OTTAWA - Global Affairs Canada has issued an advisory cautioning against travel to Saudi Arabia and specific airports that have been targeted during the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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Singaporeans advised to defer all travel to Saudi Arabia amid heightened security risks: MFA
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