Indigo cancels flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah amid Houthi airstrikes in Saudi Arabia

IndiGo has suspended flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah until October 17, 2026, citing the evolving situation in Saudi Arabia. Passengers are advised to check their flight status before travelling to the airport.

India's largest airline, IndiGo on Tuesday issued a travel advisory amid the continuing tensions in Saudi Arabia stating that the airline is suspending all operations to the Kingdom until Saturday, October 17.

“Due to the evolving situation in Saudi Arabia, flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah stand cancelled until 17 October'26,” IndiGo said.

Customers are advised to check their flight status at https://goindigo.in/check-flight-status.html before leaving for the airport.

Timely updates are being shared on the contact details provided at the time of booking. Our support teams remain available to assist with any queries or concerns.

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