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Air India and Akasa extend Saudi flight suspensions: Riyadh, Dammam till 30 Nov, Jeddah till 21 Nov

Air India and Air India Express have suspended Riyadh and Dammam flights till 30 November and Jeddah till 21 November, joining IndiGo and Akasa. Your rebooking and refund rights explained.

· 14 Nov 2026 · 2 min read
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At a glance
Suspension
Riyadh, Dammam till 30 Nov; Jeddah till 21 Nov
Airlines
Air India, AI Express, IndiGo, Akasa
Your rights
Free rebooking or full refund
Condition
Bookings issued on/before 10 Nov
Reason
Houthi strikes; regional tensions
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Booked to fly to Saudi Arabia in the next two weeks? Check your airline's advisory today. Air India and Air India Express have extended their suspension of flights to Riyadh and Dammam until 30 November 2026, and to Jeddah until 21 November, joining IndiGo and Akasa Air, which had already extended their own Saudi suspensions.

Which airlines have suspended what

Air India and Air India Express announced on 13 November that flights to and from Riyadh and Dammam remain suspended until 30 November 2026, while Jeddah services stay cancelled until 21 November. IndiGo had already extended its Jeddah and Madinah suspension until 21 November on 10 November, and Akasa Air is keeping all its flights to and from Riyadh and Jeddah suspended until 30 November.

Why the suspensions were extended

The airlines cite the prevailing situation in the region. Yemen's Houthi militia claimed on 13 November to have launched drone and missile strikes on targets in Saudi Arabia, including Aramco facilities in Riyadh, a military cargo aircraft at Sharurah Airport and the Khamis Mushait Air Base. Saudi-led coalition forces said they intercepted and destroyed drones over the Eastern Region and Riyadh.

What you can claim if you are booked

Air India and Air India Express are offering passengers with confirmed bookings issued on or before 10 November, for travel up to the suspension dates, a choice of complimentary rescheduling (subject to seat availability) or a full refund on cancellation. Contact the airline or your travel agent with your PNR; do not cancel silently on your own before asking for the free rebooking option, and keep written proof of the disruption for insurance or employer claims.

Planning travel to Saudi Arabia now

If your trip is urgent, check whether your airline is operating at all on your dates before rebooking; a rescheduled ticket on a suspended sector can be cancelled again. For Hajj or Umrah-linked travel, confirm with your tour operator which carrier and dates are actually running. If your plans can move, booking after 30 November reduces the risk of another extension affecting you.

We track airline disruptions affecting Indian travellers and will update this page as advisories change. Also read our earlier update: IndiGo extends Saudi flight suspension: Jeddah, Madinah until 21 November. Last verified: 14 November 2026 against Times of India (13 November) and Business Today (13 November) reports.

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When will Air India flights to Saudi Arabia resume?

Air India and Air India Express flights to Riyadh and Dammam are suspended until 30 November 2026 and to Jeddah until 21 November 2026. Resumption depends on the regional security situation, so check the airline's travel advisory before your date.

Will I get a refund if my Saudi flight is cancelled?

Yes. Air India and Air India Express are offering passengers with confirmed bookings issued on or before 10 November a choice of complimentary rescheduling, subject to seat availability, or a full refund on cancellation. Contact the airline or your travel agent with your PNR.

Which airlines have suspended Saudi Arabia flights from India?

As of 14 November 2026: Air India and Air India Express (Riyadh and Dammam until 30 November, Jeddah until 21 November), IndiGo (Jeddah and Madinah until 21 November), and Akasa Air (Riyadh and Jeddah until 30 November).

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