Flight disruptions connecting India and Saudi Arabia persist as security worries continue to impact critical and civilian infrastructure, including airports throughout the region. Akasa Air announced the extension of its service suspensions to Jeddah until 18 November 2026, alongside further suspensions for Riyadh extending until 30 November 2026, driven by the prevailing security climate within the Gulf kingdom. In addition to Akasa Air's schedule adjustments, carriers such as Air India, Air India Express, and IndiGo have paused their operations to a number of destinations in Saudi Arabia through 14 November 2026. These ongoing alterations reflect the broader operational adjustments made by airlines navigating the security environment across the region. Despite the widespread suspensions, the Indian Embassy previously stated that restricted operations had restarted at Riyadh airport. This resumption includes flynas services heading toward India, while various Saudi airlines continue running flights originating from Dammam, Jeddah, and Madinah.
India-Saudi Arabia Flight Suspensions Extend Amid Security Concerns
Carriers have pushed back flight dates to several destinations in the Gulf kingdom as security concerns persist.
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- Akasa Air extended its Jeddah flight suspensions until 18 November 2026.
- Air India, Air India Express, and IndiGo paused services until 14 November.
- The Indian Embassy noted limited operations have resumed at Riyadh airport.
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https://wenepal.com/article/india-saudi-arabia-flight-suspensions-extend-amid-security-concerns-20261102
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