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Flights between Kochi and Saudi Arabia disrupted
Flights between Cochin International Airport in Kochi and Saudi Arabia were disrupted on Saturday, October 10.
The disruption came amid the prevailing situation in West Asia.
Saudia cancelled its Jeddah–Kochi–Jeddah service after first rescheduling it.
Akasa Air also cancelled two flights on the Jeddah route.
An Air India Express flight from Riyadh to Kochi was cancelled as well.
These cancellations could affect passengers travelling between Kochi and Saudi Arabia.
Passengers were advised to check with their airlines for updated information before heading to the airport.
Flight services between Cochin International Airport and Saudi Arabian destinations were disrupted on Saturday, October 10.
Saudia flight SV764/763 on the Jeddah-Kochi-Jeddah route was first rescheduled and then cancelled.
Akasa Air flights QP551 and QP550 on the same route were also cancelled.
Air India Express flight IX522 from Riyadh to Kochi was cancelled.
Passengers were advised to check with their airlines for updated information before going to the airport.
- Who
- Saudia, Akasa Air and Air India Express passengers were affected.
- What
- Flights between Kochi and Saudi Arabia were disrupted, with several services cancelled.
- When
- Saturday, October 10, 2026.
- Where
- Cochin International Airport and routes connecting Kochi with Jeddah and Riyadh.
- Why
- The disruptions occurred amid the prevailing situation in West Asia.
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Saudia flight SV764/763 on the Jeddah-Kochi-Jeddah route was rescheduled.
The Saudia flight was subsequently cancelled.
Akasa Air flights QP551 and QP550 and Air India Express flight IX522 were cancelled.
- Airport
- Cochin International Airport
- Saudia flight
- SV764/763, Jeddah-Kochi-Jeddah
- Akasa Air flights
- QP551 and QP550, Jeddah-Kochi-Jeddah
- Air India Express flight
- IX522, Riyadh to Kochi
- Date
- October 10, 2026
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