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West Asia tensions lead to flight cancellations from Kochi and Calicut
Several flights linking Kerala with Saudi Arabia and other West Asian destinations were cancelled on October 11.
The cancellations involve services from Kochi and Calicut airports.
Airport officials said the cancellations were due to geopolitical tensions in the region.
At Kochi, 10 services were reported cancelled between October 11 and 13, including five operated by Akasa Air.
Three flights scheduled to depart from Calicut on October 11 were also cancelled.
The disruptions affect routes to places including Riyadh, Jeddah, Doha and Ras Al Khaimah.
Passengers should check directly with their airline before going to the airport, and officials will assess the situation before deciding on other flights.
Several flights between Kerala and destinations in Saudi Arabia and elsewhere in West Asia were cancelled amid geopolitical tensions.
Cochin International Airport Limited reported 10 cancelled services at Kochi airport from October 11 to 13, including five operated by Akasa Air.
Cancellations affected routes linking Kochi with Riyadh, Jeddah, Doha and Ras Al Khaimah.
Three flights scheduled to depart from Calicut International Airport were also cancelled on October 11.
Airport officials advised passengers to check flight status with their airlines before going to the airport.
- Who
- Airlines including Akasa Air, Flynas, Air India Express, IndiGo and Saudi Arabian Airlines. Passengers at Kochi and Calicut airports were affected.
- What
- Several flights between Kerala and West Asia were cancelled amid geopolitical tensions.
- When
- October 11 to 13, 2026. Three Calicut cancellations were reported on October 11.
- Where
- Kochi and Calicut airports in Kerala, India, on routes to destinations including Saudi Arabia, Doha and Ras Al Khaimah.
- Why
- The prevailing geopolitical situation and tensions in West Asia.
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Cancellations were reported on flights from Kochi and three flights scheduled to depart from Calicut.
Three Akasa Air services involving Kochi, Riyadh and Jeddah were listed as cancelled.
An Akasa Air flight from Riyadh to Kochi was listed as cancelled.
- Kochi cancellations
- 10 services reported cancelled from October 11 to 13
- Akasa Air
- Five of the cancelled Kochi services
- Calicut cancellations
- 3 flights reported cancelled on October 11
- Affected Kochi destinations
- Riyadh, Jeddah, Doha and Ras Al Khaimah
- Passenger advice
- Check flight status with the airline before going to the airport
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