Saudi Arabia
The volatile regional security environment and the ongoing threat of aerial attacks on critical infrastructure and civilian airports remain extremely high, causing sudden airspace closures and severe travel disruptions, with new strikes confirmed on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. Strictly avoid the Yemen border and heavily restricted provinces, use extreme caution at all major airports, confirm your flight status before traveling, and consider overland options like rail or bus. If an aerial attack occurs, shelter indoors immediately away from windows.
Problem: Flights to and from Riyadh remain heavily disrupted, with Indian carriers extending cancellations into late October.
Why it matters: Drone and missile strikes near King Khalid International Airport earlier this month have kept carriers away: Air India has extended cancellations through October 20, and IndiGo and Akasa Air through October 24, with full refunds being processed.
Advice: Do not go to the airport without confirming your flight directly with your airline, claim your refund or rebook through the carrier, and consider overland alternatives where safe.
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U.S. State Department Advisory
Official safety information for U.S. citizens
Reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia due to the risk of drone and missile targeting of American interests by Iran and the Iranian-supported Houthis, armed conflict, terrorism, exit bans, and local laws regarding social media activity. Do Not Travel to the Yemen border due to the threat of terrorism.
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