Air India and Air India Express have extended the suspension of their flight services to three Saudi Arabian cities amid the prevailing regional situation.
Flights to and from Riyadh and Dammam will remain suspended until November 30, while services connecting Jeddah will remain cancelled until November 21.
The airlines announced the revised suspension dates on Friday, November 13, through a travel advisory shared on X. The temporary halt applies to all flights operated by both carriers to and from the three destinations.
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#TravelAdvisory Due to the prevailing situation in the region, Air India and Air India Express flights to and from Riyadh and Dammam will remain suspended until 30 November 2026. Flights to and from Jeddah will remain suspended until 21 November 2026. Guests holding confirmed bookings issued on or before 10 November 2026, with travel dates up to 30 November 2026 for Riyadh and Dammam, and up to 21 November 2026 for Jeddah, may avail a complimentary rescheduling, subject to availability, or opt for a full refund upon cancellation. Air India guests may reschedule their travel to or from any operational Air India station in Saudi Arabia. Air India Express guests may reschedule their travel to or from any operational Air India Express station in Saudi Arabia or Bahrain. For Riyadh and Dammam bookings, revised travel may be completed up to 14 December 2026. For Jeddah bookings, revised travel may be completed up to 5 December 2026. For assistance with rescheduling or refunds, guests may contact our support teams: Air India: +91 11 69329333 / +91 11 69329999 Air India Express: +91 124 6935600 Guests may also reach out through our city booking offices.
— Air India (@airindia) November 13, 2026
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The airlines have also announced refund and rescheduling options for affected passengers.
Customers, who are holding confirmed tickets issued on or before November 10, for travel up to November 30 on Riyadh and Dammam routes or up to November 21 on Jeddah routes, can opt for a full refund upon cancellation or a one-time complimentary rescheduling, subject to seat availability.
Air India, Air India Express Flight Cancellation: Rebooking And Refund Options
Passengers on Air India may rearrange their flights to or from any operating Air India destination in Saudi Arabia in accordance with the updated travel restrictions.
In the meanwhile, travelers on Air India Express are able to rebook their tickets at any Air India Express destination in Bahrain or Saudi Arabia.
By December 14, 2026, passengers impacted by the suspension of flights to Riyadh and Dammam must finish their rescheduled travel. The updated trip must be finished by December 5, 2026, for travelers scheduled on Jeddah routes.
Customers seeking assistance with cancellations or rescheduling can visit the airlines' city booking offices or contact their respective helplines.
Air India helpline numbers:
+91 11 69329333
+91 11 69329999
Air India Express helpline number:
+91 124 6935600
Why Have Air India, Air India Express Suspended Saudi Flights?
The latest extension comes amid heightened regional security concerns following claims by Yemen's Houthi militia that it had launched drone and missile strikes against targets in Saudi Arabia on Friday.
The group claimed to have targeted Aramco facilities in Riyadh, Khamis Mushait Air Base and a military cargo aircraft at Sharurah Airport.
In response, Saudi-led Coalition Forces said they had intercepted and destroyed drones over Riyadh and the Eastern Region.
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Houthi military spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree also claimed in an announcement on Telegram that the group's drone strike targeting Aramco in Riyadh had achieved its objective.
The flight suspensions come as Indian airlines continue to adjust their operations to Saudi Arabia amid the evolving security situation in the region.
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