Saudi Arabia resumes some India-bound flights from Riyadh, embassy says

Limited India-bound flight operations have resumed at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, including services operated by Saudi low-cost carrier Flynas, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh said in an advisory issued on Tuesday.

The embassy urged Indian nationals to remain in regular contact with their respective airlines and verify their flight status before travelling to the airport, as disruptions continue to affect air travel in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi carriers continue to operate flights to India from Dammam, Jeddah and Madinah, the embassy said. However, flight availability and schedules may change, and passengers have been advised to confirm their departure details directly with the airlines.

Indian airlines continue to suspend several Saudi services

The limited resumption of flights from Riyadh does not mean that normal services between India and Saudi Arabia have been restored.

Air India and Air India Express have extended the suspension of flights to and from Riyadh and Dammam until November 7, while services connecting India with Jeddah remain suspended until October 31.

IndiGo has also extended the cancellation of flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah until October 31. Akasa Air has suspended its Riyadh services until November 30 and flights to and from Jeddah until November 10, according to travel advisories issued by the airlines in October.

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Passengers holding bookings on affected routes should check with their airlines for the latest operational updates and available rebooking or refund options before making travel arrangements.

Indian killed in Dammam airport attack repatriated

The mortal remains of an Indian national who died in the attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam reached India on the morning of October 27, the Indian Embassy said.

The embassy added that it had provided the necessary assistance in facilitating the return of the remains.

In a statement issued on October 22, the Ministry of External Affairs condemned attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, including the assault on King Fahd International Airport and an attack on Saudi Aramco’s Shaybah oil field on October 21.

The Indian Embassy had said that one Indian national was among those killed in the Dammam airport attack, while two other Indian nationals were injured. Another Indian national was injured in the incident involving the Shaybah oil field.

India described the attacks on civilian and critical infrastructure as unacceptable and called for them to cease.

Embassy warns Indians against filming security incidents

The Indian Embassy has also urged the Indian community in Saudi Arabia to take appropriate precautions and comply with local laws amid the prevailing security situation.

It specifically warned against taking or sharing photographs and videos of missile interceptions, drone interceptions and impact sites. Such activities could expose individuals to legal liability under Saudi regulations, the embassy said.

Indian nationals have been advised to follow instructions issued by Saudi authorities and remain alert to official emergency notifications.