- Indian carriers suspended Saudi flights until October 17 amid disruptions.
- Embassy opened control rooms; Saudi waives overstay fines for nationals.
- One Indian killed, four remain critically injured after Riyadh attack.
The Indian Embassy in Riyadh and the Consulate General of India in Jeddah have issued advisories for Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia amid flight disruptions following the Riyadh airport attack on October 10. Indian nationals, particularly Umrah pilgrims travelling through Jeddah and Medina, have been urged to check their flight status regularly and remain in contact with their airlines and travel agents.
Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo and Akasa Air have suspended services on several routes to and from Saudi Arabia until October 17, according to information shared by the Embassy as of October 13. Scheduled flights operated by Saudi carrier Saudia continue to run from Dammam, Jeddah and Medina, while Flynas is operating scheduled flights on the Dammam-Lucknow sector.
The Embassy has also opened a 24×7 control room to assist Indian nationals affected by the evolving situation.
Important Advisory In view of the ongoing flight disruptions, Indian nationals, particularly Umrah pilgrims travelling through Jeddah and Madinah, are advised to regularly check their flight status with their respective airlines and stay in contact with their travel agents and Umrah service providers. The Consulate General of India, Jeddah, has established a 24×7 Control Room to assist affected Indian nationals. Control Room Contact Details: ☎️ Telephone: +966 12 2614093; +966 556122301 📱 WhatsApp: +966 536209704 📧 Email: pbskcgi@gmail.com Please refer to the attached advisory for further details. @MEAIndia @IndianEmbRiyadh
— India in Jeddah (@CGIJeddah) October 13, 2026
Air India, IndiGo, Akasa Suspend Flights Till October 17
According to the Embassy’s advisory, the flight suspensions announced by Indian carriers are as follows:
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Air India and Air India Express: Flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah suspended until October 17, as per information available at 1:45 pm Saudi time on October 13.
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IndiGo: Flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam, Jeddah and Medina suspended until October 17, as per information available at 9:40 am Saudi time on October 13.
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Akasa Air: Flights to and from Riyadh and Jeddah suspended until October 17, as per information available at 9 am Saudi time on October 13.
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation has announced the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Operations at other major airports, including Dammam, Jeddah and Medina, are continuing, although disruptions have been reported.
The Embassy has advised Indian nationals to verify flight information directly with their airlines, as schedules and operating conditions may change.
Indian nationals who need to leave Saudi Arabia during the disruptions may also consider available flights from neighbouring Gulf countries, particularly Qatar and Bahrain.
𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄/𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 https://t.co/gPuYrnft1i
— India in Saudi Arabia (@IndianEmbRiyadh) October 13, 2026
However, the Embassy has clarified that travel through these countries is subject to obtaining the relevant visa in accordance with their respective rules.
Saudi Arabia Allows Visa Overstayers To Exit Without Fines
According to the Embassy, Saudi authorities have said that Indian nationals who entered the Kingdom on visit, tourist, Umrah or business visas but were forced to overstay because flights were unavailable will be allowed to leave without paying fines.
Those whose visas have expired have been advised to exit Saudi Arabia as soon as flights become available.
Embassy Opens 24×7 Control Room For Indians
The Consulate General of India in Jeddah has established a round-the-clock control room to assist Indian nationals affected by flight disruptions.
The Embassy has also opened a 24×7 control room in Riyadh to provide assistance to Indians in Saudi Arabia.
Indian nationals are advised to remain calm and vigilant, follow instructions issued by Saudi authorities through official channels and stay indoors in the event of an aerial attack. The Embassy has also urged them not to circulate or repost videos or news related to the ongoing events.
The Embassy in Riyadh, the Consulate in Jeddah and their passport and attestation services through VFS are continuing to function normally.
One Indian Killed In Riyadh Airport Attack; 4 Remain In ICU
In its update on the October 10 attack at Riyadh airport, the Embassy said the funeral of Mohammed Yousef Ali, who died in the incident, was held in Riyadh on October 12 in accordance with his family’s wishes. The Ambassador and Embassy officials attended the funeral.
Four injured Indian nationals remain in intensive care, while four others are receiving treatment in regular hospital wards. Three people have been discharged.
Embassy officials continue to visit the hospitals treating the injured and remain in contact with their families, providing assistance, the advisory said.
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