If you were planning on spending the recently announced Eid Al Fitr 2026 break outside of the Kingdom, you will have to hit the brakes.
Due to the evolving global situation during these uncertain times, many flight disruptions in Saudi Arabia had been confirmed and have now been extended to last longer.
National carrier Saudia and low-cost carriers Flynas and Flyadeal have been impacted, among other services.
The airlines’ official channels have advised travelers to check with their respective airports before leaving their homes and/or hotels.
For now, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam are still operating, but many flights have been cancelled.
Flight disruptions in Saudi Arabia
Flyadeal
Low-cost Saudi airline, Flyadeal, has confirmed further flight disruptions in Saudi Arabia, with all services to and from Amman, Damascus, and Dubai suspended until 11.59pm on Wednesday, March 4. The airline is contacting affected passengers directly and urges travelers to check their flight status before going to the airport.
Flynas
Flynas has also issued a travel advisory confirming continued flight disruptions in Saudi Arabia, with services to and from Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, Qatar, Syria, and the UAE suspended until 3pm on Friday, March 6, due to ongoing airspace closures. Passengers are advised to check the official website for the latest status and rebooking options and will be notified of any updates through the airline’s official channels.
Saudia
National carrier Saudia has confirmed further flight disruptions in Saudi Arabia, with flights to and from Abu Dhabi, Amman, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai, Kuwait, Moscow, and Peshawar cancelled until 11.59pm on Thursday, March 5, due to airspace closures. Passengers are urged to check their flight status before heading to the airport and to contact their travel agency or Saudia directly for rebooking. Travelers will receive updates through the contact details provided in their booking and are advised to ensure their information is up-to-date.
International carriers
Several international airlines have announced further flight disruptions in Saudi Arabia. Air France has cancelled flights to and from Riyadh, Beirut, Dubai, and Tel Aviv until Thursday, March 5, while Air India suspended services to and from Saudi until 11.59pm on Wednesday, March 4, advising passengers to check the website or contact its customer support, with plans to resume operations including dedicated flights from Jeddah to India.
KLM has also suspended flights to and from Saudi until Thursday, March 5, offering rebooking or refunds for eligible tickets issued on or before March 2 for travel between February 28 and March 9.
Air travel in Saudi Arabia
Following the announcement of a 15% VAT refund to all travelers leaving Saudi Arabia in April, the Kingdom has now launched the refund initiative with multiple kiosks at three major airports in the kingdom, including King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Riyadh Air is set to begin service over the Riyadh to Cairo route very soon.
