World · South & Central Asia · 2 hrs ago
Two Kochi-Riyadh flights cancelled over security concerns
Two flights from Kochi to Riyadh were cancelled after reports of security-related disruptions at the airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The cancelled services were Akasa Air flight QP523 and Saudia flight SV775.
The disruption was reported at King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh’s main airport.
Passengers booked on the flights were told to contact their airlines for updates and alternative travel arrangements.
The cancellations disrupted travel plans for passengers due to fly from Kochi to Riyadh.
Passengers should check with their airlines for further information and options.
Two flights from Kochi to Riyadh were cancelled after reports of security-related disruptions at King Khalid International Airport.
The cancelled flights were Akasa Air QP523 and Saudia SV775.
QP523 was scheduled to depart at 7:55 p.m., and SV775 at 9:40 p.m.
Passengers were advised to contact their airlines for updates and alternative travel arrangements.
- Who
- Passengers booked on Akasa Air flight QP523 and Saudia flight SV775.
- What
- Two flights from Kochi to Riyadh were cancelled.
- When
- Thursday, October 8, 2026.
- Where
- The flights were scheduled to depart from Kochi airport for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- Reports of security-related disruptions at King Khalid International Airport.
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Reports emerged of security-related disruptions at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
Akasa Air QP523 and Saudia SV775, scheduled to depart from Kochi, were cancelled.
Passengers were advised to contact the airlines for updates and alternative travel arrangements.
- Akasa Air flight
- QP523, scheduled for 7:55 p.m.
- Saudia flight
- SV775, scheduled for 9:40 p.m.
- Departure airport
- Kochi airport
- Destination airport
- King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Passenger advice
- Contact the respective airlines’ customer service centres for updates and alternative travel arrangements