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Saudi airports are closed more every day than yesterday After the cancellation of Qatar and Emirates flights from and to Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah airports, Malaysia Airlines also announced that it has canceled its flights from Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru to Jeddah and Medina and vice versa until October 17. The Saudi Arabian Civil Aviation Organization has also announced that the closure of King Khalid Airport in Riyadh has been extended until October 17.
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Saudi airports are closed more every day than yesterday After the cancellation of Qatar and Emirates flights from and to Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah airports, Malaysia Airlines also announced that it has canceled its flights from Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru to Jeddah and Medina and vice versa until October 17. The Saudi Arabian Civil Aviation Organization has also announced that the closure of King Khalid Airport in Riyadh has been extended until October 17.
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Etihad Airways, the Emirates airline, has canceled all its flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam until October 19. Mizan on social media @mizanplus [in reply to: Gulf Air Bahrain: The company's flights to Riyadh and vice versa have been canceled between October 12 and 17. Mizan on social media @mizanplus]
Qatar and Emirates cancel flights to Saudi Arabia Qatar Airlines issued a statement suspending all its round-trip flights to Riyadh and Dammam airports in Saudi Arabia until further notice. Etihad Airways, the Emirates airline, also canceled all its flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam until October 19. @YjcNewsChannel
The airport in Jeddah has shut down again, and there are about 5 planes stuck in the air.
The airport in Jeddah has shut down again, and there are about 5 planes stuck in the air.
The skies over the capital of Saudi Arabia remained "virtually empty" on Monday, Reuters writes, citing data from the analytics company Cirium. By 15:00 Moscow time, Riyadh Airport canceled 82% of scheduled flights. At all airports in Saudi Arabia, the share of cancellations reached 46.4%. Due to the escalating situation, airlines in Europe and Asia suspended or extended the cancellation of flights to Saudi Arabia. Lufthansa Group canceled flights to Riyadh until October 16, and Air France-KLM - until the end of the month. Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS app | Android [in reply to: The Houthis warned of the danger of using Saudi Arabian airports. These facilities are susceptible to attacks, said Yahya Saria, a spokesman for the Ansar Allah movement. The exceptions are the airports of Mecca and Medina. According to Reuters, the attack on Riyadh International Airport on October 10 killed at least 12 people. Another 309 were injured. This is the third attack on the airport in a week. Two previous attacks on King Khalid International Airport resulted in the deaths of four people and caused serious damage to a Saudi civilian aircraft on the runway. Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS App | Android]
Riyadh’s airport has been hit five times since Tuesday, October 6, by Saudi authorities’ own count, and the government cannot promise a sixth will not come. On Saturday, a missile struck King Khalid International Airport, killing at least 13 people and wounding more than 300, according to the kingdom. On Sunday, another projectile set Terminal 4 on fire. On Monday, the Saudi civil aviation authority extended the shutdown. •
Urgent - Delta Air Lines postpones its scheduled flights from Atlanta to Riyadh until March 2027 - Philippine Airlines: Flight cancellations to and from Riyadh extended until November 29 - Air France-Dutch Group: Flight suspensions to and from Riyadh extended until the end of October - Lufthansa Group airlines: All flights to Riyadh canceled until October 16 - Bahrain Civil Aviation Authority: Flights to and from Riyadh canceled until October 17 - Civil Aviation Authority of India: Flight cancellations to and from Riyadh extended until October 15 #AirportForAirport
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Reuters reported on Monday, October 10 that several international airlines have canceled or suspended their flights to Saudi Arabia following attacks by the Islamic Republic-backed Houthi rebels on Riyadh airport.
According to the report, Air France-KLM has extended the suspension of flights to and from Riyadh until November 24, and Lufthansa Group has canceled all its flights to the city until October 15.
Etihad Airways has suspended all its flights to Saudi Arabia until October 21, and Indian airline IndiGo has suspended flights to Riyadh and Dammam until October 23.
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The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh renews its security alert:
The U.S. Mission is aware of additional attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and a targeted attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam on October 11. U.S. government employees working in Saudi Arabia require special authorization to use King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, as well as airports in Jeddah and Dammam. Please exercise extreme caution when using all major airports in Saudi Arabia. U.S. citizens should be aware of the possibility of flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions. We recommend checking your flight's departure status directly with the airline and the airport.
Security Alert: U.S. Mission Saudi Arabia (October 11, 2026) • • The U.S. Mission is aware of additional attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and targeted attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam on October 11. • • U.S. government employees working in Saudi Arabia require special authorization to use the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, as well as the airports in Jeddah and Dammam. Please take extreme caution when using all major airports in Saudi Arabia. • • U.S. citizens should be aware of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions. We recommend checking your flight departure status directly with the airline and with the airport. • • Private car, train, and bus options may provide alternatives to air travel. Below are some transportation resources for your consideration. Please confirm availability and schedules directly with the providers. • • Saudi Arabia Railways: • SAT Transportation: • SAPTCO: • • U.S. Government Employee Travel Restrictions: U.S. government employees working in Saudi Arabia require special authorization to use the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, as well as the airports in Jeddah and Dammam. U.S. government employees working in Saudi Arabia are not allowed to travel within 20 miles of the Yemen border due to safety risks and need special authorization for travel to the provinces of Jizan, Asir, Najran, and the cities of Qatif, Yanbu, and Taif. • • Operational Status: Regular and emergency consular services are available for U.S. citizens. • • Read more:
Reuters reported that the attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, which killed 13 people and injured more than 300 on Saturday, led to the closure of the airport and the US Federal Aviation Administration warning about flying in Saudi airspace. The agency on Sunday, October 9, urged American airlines to exercise caution when flying to or through Saudi Arabia due to military activity and disruptions in navigation systems. The warning is valid until December 9. At the same time, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi discussed the escalation of regional tensions. Araqchi announced Tehran's readiness to help facilitate talks between Saudi Arabia and Yemen. The disruption to flights affected the World Petroleum Council's energy congress in Riyadh. BP has pulled out of the conference, and the Financial Times reported that the CEOs of ExxonMobil, Total Energy and Shell will also not attend. Saudi Arabia signed three energy cooperation agreements with Kuwait, Qatar and Egypt, and the Central Bank of Syria announced the issuance of its first letter of credit in 14 years to facilitate an oil deal with Saudi Aramco.
Reuters reported that the attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, which killed 13 people and injured more than 300 on Saturday, led to the closure of the airport and the US Federal Aviation Administration warning about flying in Saudi airspace. The agency on Sunday, October 9, urged American airlines to exercise caution when flying to or through Saudi Arabia due to military activity and disruptions in navigation systems. The warning is valid until December 9. At the same time, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi discussed the escalation of regional tensions. Araqchi announced Tehran's readiness to help facilitate talks between Saudi Arabia and Yemen. The disruption to flights affected the World Petroleum Council's energy congress in Riyadh. BP has pulled out of the conference, and the Financial Times reported that the CEOs of ExxonMobil, Total Energy and Shell will also not attend. Saudi Arabia signed three energy cooperation agreements with Kuwait, Qatar and Egypt, and the Central Bank of Syria announced the issuance of its first letter of credit in 14 years to facilitate an oil deal with Saudi Aramco.
The U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia
The U.S. Mission is aware of additional attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and a targeted attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam on October 11. U.S. government employees working in Saudi Arabia require special authorization to use King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, as well as the airports in Jeddah and Dammam. Please exercise extreme caution when using all major airports in Saudi Arabia. U.S. citizens should be aware of the possibility of flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions. We recommend checking your flight's departure status directly with the airline and airport. Private car, train, and bus options may provide alternatives to air travel. For more information:
Saudi Arabia: The U.S. Mission is aware of additional attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and a targeted attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam on October 11. U.S. government employees working in Saudi Arabia require special authorization to use the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, as well as the airports in Jeddah and Dammam. Please take extreme caution when using all major airports in Saudi Arabia. U.S. citizens should be aware of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions. We recommend checking your flight departure status directly with the airline and with the airport. Private car, train, and bus options may provide alternatives to air travel. More at:
King Fahd Airport in Dammam was also closed Continued suspension of flights in Riyadh Flightradar data reports a complete suspension of flights at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam several hours ago. King Khalid Airport in Riyadh has been closed for the second consecutive day. @TasnimNews
Airport disruption update - Saudi Arabia • • Riyadh: Remains closed. • • Dammam: Closed. No flights in the past 2 hours and just 3 landings in the past 4 hours. • • Jeddah: Major disruptions, with 156 flights cancelled (20%) and 374 delayed (49%).
Airport disruption update - Saudi Arabia • • Riyadh: Remains closed. • • Dammam: Closed. No flights in the past 2 hours and just 3 landings in the past 4 hours. • • Jeddah: Major disruptions, with 156 flights cancelled (20%) and 374 delayed (49%).
No landings have been recorded at Jeddah airport in Saudi Arabia for the past hour and 37 minutes. [in reply to: Jeddah airport is also closed.]
No landings have been recorded at Jeddah airport in Saudi Arabia for the past hour and 37 minutes. [in reply to: Jeddah airport is also closed.]
Flights suspended at Jeddah airport in Saudi Arabia Reports indicate that air traffic has been suspended in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Get the latest news:
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Flights suspended at Jeddah airport in Saudi Arabia Reports indicate that air traffic has been suspended in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Get the latest news:
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Saudi Arabia's Jeddah airspace disrupted Following media reports of a Yemeni missile attack on oil and military facilities in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the airspace in the region was disrupted. Some Arab sources in the region are reporting the suspension of flights at the two airports in Dammam and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, following these attacks. mehrnews.com @Mehrnews
Saudi Arabia's Jeddah airspace disrupted Following media reports of a Yemeni missile attack on oil and military facilities in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the airspace in the region was disrupted. Some Arab sources in the region are reporting the suspension of flights at the two airports in Dammam and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, following these attacks. mehrnews.com @Mehrnews
Disruption in the airspace of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Following media reports of a Yemeni missile attack on oil and military facilities in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the airspace of this region was disrupted. Some Arab sources in the region report the suspension of flights at the two airports in Dammam and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, following these attacks. nournews.ir @Nournews_IR
Disruption in the airspace of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Following media reports of a Yemeni missile attack on oil and military facilities in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the airspace of the region was disrupted. Some Arab sources in the region are reporting the suspension of flights at the two airports in Dammam and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, following these attacks. @TasnimNews
Disruption in the airspace of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Following media reports of a Yemeni missile attack on oil and military facilities in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the airspace of the region was disrupted. Some Arab sources in the region are reporting the suspension of flights at the two airports in Dammam and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, following these attacks. @TasnimNews
Security Alert: U.S. Mission Saudi Arabia (October 11, 2026) • • The U.S. Mission is aware of attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on October 10 and strongly recommends all U.S. citizens avoid this airport and surrounding areas. U.S. government employees working in Saudi Arabia require special authorization to use the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, as well as the airports in Jeddah and Dammam. Please take extreme caution when using all major airports in Saudi Arabia. • U.S. citizens should be aware of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions. We recommend checking your flight departure status directly with the airline and with the airport. • U.S. Government Employee Travel Restrictions • U.S. government employees working in Saudi Arabia require special authorization to use the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, as well as the airports in Jeddah and Dammam. U.S. government employees working in Saudi Arabia are not allowed to travel within 20 miles of the Yemen border due to safety risks and need special authorization for travel to the provinces of Jizan, Asir, Najran, and the cities of Qatif, Yanbu, and Taif. • • Read more:
TASS: RIYADH AIRPORT WILL BE CLOSED FOR ANOTHER 24 HOURS, AIR CONTROLLERS TELL US
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This market will resolve to “Yes” if Saudi Arabian Airspace (The Jeddah Flight Information Region (FIR)/OEJD) is closed between market creation and the specified date, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
A qualifying closure occurs when the aviation or governmental authority responsible for overseeing the specified airspace region issues a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), or other official order under the regulations of the jurisdiction responsible for that airspace region, which generally cancels or suspends commercial aviation across the specified airspace region, and such closure is not excluded under the exclusions provision below. A qualifying closure must apply generally to commercial flights transiting, arriving in, and departing from the specified airspace region. A closure is not disqualified because the order permits limited exceptions, including humanitarian, medical, repatriation, or emergency flights, or select flights authorized by the responsible authority, provided that commercial flights are prohibited by default, rather than permitted subject to conditions or restrictions.
The following are not qualifying closures: (i) closures due to weather, including volcanic and seismic activity; (ii) closures for holidays or religious observances; (iii) closures planned or announced before market creation; (iv) closures occurring on a regular cadence whose occurrence was determined before market creation, even if not announced; (v) closures resulting from the failure or malfunction of air traffic control, navigation, communications, power, or other technical systems; (vi) restrictions applying to aircraft by nationality, state of registry, operator, or ownership rather than to commercial traffic generally; (vii) closures of a subset of the specified airspace region, including geographic sectors and altitude bands; (viii) ground stops, flow restrictions, capacity reductions, or other air traffic management measures that delay or restrict traffic without closing the specified airspace region to commercial aviation; and (ix) warnings, no-fly zones, flight suspensions, or other restrictions imposed by any party other than the aviation or governmental authorities responsible for overseeing the specified airspace region.
A qualifying closure is deemed to occur at the time the closure takes effect, regardless of when the closure is announced or the order is issued. Where no effective time is included in the order, the closure is deemed to take effect at the time the order is issued.
The resolution sources for this market will be official information from the Saudi Arabian government, including the Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), and Saudi Air Navigation Services (SANS), and a consensus of credible reporting.