IndiGo extends Saudi Arabia flight suspensions to Jeddah, Madinah, Riyadh and Dammam

Synopsis IndiGo has extended the suspension of flights to four Saudi Arabian cities amid continuing safety and security concerns. Services to Jeddah and Madinah will remain suspended until November 21, 2026, while flights to Riyadh and Dammam will remain cancelled until November 30, 2026. The airline said affected passengers are being informed about alternative travel arrangements, refunds and ticket re-accommodation. Listen to this article in summarized format Listen ANI IndiGo has extended the suspension of commercial flights to four destinations in Saudi Arabia amid continuing safety and security concerns, with services to Jeddah and Madinah halted until November 21 and those to Riyadh and Dammam suspended until November 30, 2026. The airline announced the extension in a travel advisory on social media platform X on November 10, stating that the decision followed a review of the prevailing security situation. "Following a careful assessment of the safety and security considerations, IndiGo has further extended the suspension of flights to and from Jeddah and Madinah until 21 November 2026 (inclusive), and Riyadh and Dammam until 30 November 2026 (inclusive)," the airline announced in its advisory. IndiGo said it was contacting affected passengers through the details provided during booking. Customers are being informed about ticket re-accommodation, refunds and alternative travel arrangements. "Timely notifications are being sent to affected customers using the contact details provided at the time of booking. We remain committed to keeping our customers informed and extending the necessary assistance during this period," the airline said. Reiterating its position on passenger and crew safety, the airline added, "The safety and security of our customers and crew remain our highest priority. We continue to closely monitor the situation and will share further updates as necessary." The extension comes amid renewed hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi rebels following the breakdown of a 2022 truce that had paused fighting in the country's prolonged civil war. The Houthis have previously targeted Saudi airports, energy infrastructure and military installations. On November 8, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy confirmed that an administrative building belonging to Saudi Aramco in Riyadh had been targeted in an attempted attack. An official source at the ministry said falling shrapnel caused minor damage to the building. No injuries or fatalities were reported. "The incident resulted in falling shrapnel that caused minor damage to the building, with no injuries or fatalities reported, thankfully," the source stated. Also read: UAE flight cancellations continue as airlines suspend Saudi routes until November 19 "The source added that the relevant authorities promptly responded to the incident and took the necessary measures," the ministry's statement added. The incident followed claims by Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree that the group had conducted six military operations targeting strategic and military installations across Saudi Arabia using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones. Saree claimed that the first operation targeted King Khalid International Airport , oil storage tanks and an Aramco distillation tower in Riyadh. "The first operation targeted Khalid International Airport, oil storage tanks, and a distillation tower belonging to Aramco in the Saudi enemy's capital, Riyadh, and, by Allah's grace, successfully achieved its objective," Saree said. He also claimed that subsequent operations targeted Aramco facilities in Khurais, Pumping Station No. 8 in Dawadmi, a National Guard camp in Najran and troop positions east of Al-Jawf Governorate. The airline has not announced any further changes to the suspension dates. (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates) Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! Read more news on madinah saree khalid international airport aramco saudi arabia riyadh IndiGo (Catch all the Business News , Breaking News , and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times .) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online. ...more Add Comment