World · Middle East · 1 hr ago
Riyadh Airport Closure Disrupts Some Transit Flights, Direct Indonesia Routes Continue
Saudi Arabia has closed King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh until Saturday after a series of Houthi attacks.
The closure has disrupted some international flights connected to Riyadh, including journeys involving passengers travelling to or from Indonesia.
Some airlines have cancelled flights, changed routes or connections, or rearranged passenger travel.
Indonesia’s aviation authorities say the direct Indonesia–Saudi Arabia flights listed in their monitoring data are still operating.
Those include Garuda Indonesia and Lion Air flights to Jeddah and Saudia flights on routes covered by the data.
The authorities are coordinating with airlines and monitoring the effects on flight operations and passengers.
Travellers with connecting flights should check airline updates regularly and contact their airline if their onward journey changes.
Saudi authorities closed King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh until Saturday following a series of attacks by Houthi forces.
The closure has disrupted some international transit flights connected to Indonesia, including cancellations and route changes.
Indonesia’s aviation authority said direct Indonesia–Saudi Arabia flights listed in its monitoring report were still operating.
The authority is monitoring the situation and coordinating with airlines and other aviation stakeholders.
Passengers with transit flights to or from Saudi Arabia were advised to check their flight status and schedules with airlines.
- Who
- Saudi aviation authorities closed the airport; Indonesia’s aviation authority is monitoring the impact on flights.
- What
- Riyadh airport’s closure has disrupted some transit flights, while direct Indonesia–Saudi Arabia flights listed in the report continued operating.
- When
- The airport was reported closed until Saturday. The monitoring information was current as of 12 October 2026.
- Where
- King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and flights connected with Indonesia.
- Why
- The closure followed a series of attacks by Houthi forces.
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Qatar Airways cancelled some flights between Doha and Riyadh and diverted passengers through alternative cities in Saudi Arabia.
Indonesia’s aviation authority’s monitoring found that some transit flights connected to Riyadh had been cancelled, rerouted or rearranged.
Director General of Civil Aviation Lukman F. Laisa said the authority was monitoring the situation and coordinating with aviation stakeholders.
- Airport
- King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh
- Closure period
- Until Saturday, according to the report
- Monitoring information
- Current as of 12 October 2026
- Qatar Airways cancellations
- Some Doha–Riyadh flights on 9 and 10 October 2026
- Direct flights
- Garuda Indonesia and Lion Air flights to Jeddah, and Saudia flights listed in the report, were operating
What people are saying
We continue to monitor the situation and its impact on flights connected to Riyadh. Our priority is to ensure that flight safety and security remain the main concern, while also encouraging airlines to provide affected passengers with clear information and assistance.
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