IndiGo, Air India and Akasa Air Extend Saudi Arabia Flight Cancellations Until October 17 Amid Security Concerns
IndiGo, Air India and Akasa Air have extended flight cancellations between India and Saudi Arabia until October 17, 2026, following heightened security concerns and attacks affecting Saudi aviation facilities. Flights to Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah are among those affected. Airlines have advised passengers to check flight status and contact customer support for refunds or rescheduling.
New Delhi: Three major Indian airlines—IndiGo, Air India and Akasa Air—have reportedly extended flight cancellations on routes connecting India and Saudi Arabia until October 17, 2026, amid heightened security concerns in the Middle East.
The reported suspensions affect flights to major Saudi Arabian destinations, including Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam, while IndiGo has also included Madinah in its advisory.
IndiGo Suspends Flights to Four Saudi Cities
According to the airline advisory cited in the report, IndiGo has suspended flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah until October 17.
The airline has advised passengers to check their flight status through its official website before travelling to the airport.
IndiGo has also reportedly been communicating schedule changes through the contact details provided by passengers during booking.
Air India Offers Refunds to Affected Passengers
Air India has reportedly cancelled services to and from Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam through October 17.
The airline said it was monitoring regional developments and reviewing safety conditions before making decisions about resuming operations.
According to the report, affected passengers are eligible for full refunds on cancelled flights.
Akasa Air Extends Riyadh and Jeddah Suspensions
Akasa Air has also reportedly extended the suspension of its Riyadh and Jeddah services until October 17.
The airline attributed its decision to an assessment of the developing regional security situation, emphasising passenger and crew safety.
The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia has reportedly shared airline advisories on social media platform X to inform travellers about the disruptions.
Passengers Advised to Check Flight Status
The reported cancellations come amid security concerns involving aviation infrastructure in Saudi Arabia.
Travellers planning journeys between India and Saudi Arabia should verify their flight status directly with the operating airline, as schedules and cancellation policies may change.
Akasa Air is also offering affected passengers a full refund or free rescheduling. Refunds are expected to be processed to the original payment method within seven days.