SRINAGAR: Indian diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia have issued fresh advisories to Indian nationals amid continuing flight disruptions, urging them to follow local safety instructions, avoid sharing videos or news related to the unfolding situation and check flight updates with airlines.
𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄/𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 https://t.co/gPuYrnft1i
— India in Saudi Arabia (@IndianEmbRiyadh) October 13, 2026
The advisories follow the suspension of services by several Indian airlines to Saudi cities until October 17 amid an evolving security situation.
𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞/𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 ⬇️ https://t.co/2oWJIbGYrK
— India in Saudi Arabia (@IndianEmbRiyadh) October 13, 2026
The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has advised Indian nationals to remain calm and vigilant, stay indoors in the event of an aerial attack and follow instructions issued by local authorities through official channels. It has also urged them not to circulate or repost videos or news related to the ongoing events.
According to the Embassy, Air India and Air India Express have suspended flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah until October 17. Akasa Air has suspended services to and from Riyadh and Jeddah, while IndiGo has cancelled flights connecting Riyadh, Dammam, Jeddah and Medina until the same date.
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has announced the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Operations at other major airports, including those in Dammam, Jeddah and Medina, are continuing, although disruptions have been reported.
The Embassy has urged Indian nationals to remain in regular contact with their airlines and verify the latest flight status before travelling to airports. Those needing to leave Saudi Arabia in an emergency may consider flights from neighbouring Gulf countries, particularly Qatar and Bahrain, subject to obtaining the required visas.
The Consulate General of India in Jeddah has issued a separate advisory for Umrah pilgrims travelling to and from Jeddah and Medina. It has asked passengers to check with airlines before proceeding to airports and coordinate with travel agents, tour operators and Umrah service providers regarding cancellations, rescheduling, alternative travel arrangements and accommodation.
Both the Embassy in Riyadh and the Consulate in Jeddah have established round-the-clock control rooms to assist Indian nationals affected by the disruptions. The Consulate said it was maintaining regular contact with airlines and local authorities.
The Embassy has also said Indian nationals who entered Saudi Arabia on visit, tourist, Umrah or business visas but were unable to leave because of flight unavailability would be permitted to depart without paying overstay fines. Those whose visas have expired have been advised to leave the Kingdom once flights become available.
The advisories follow an attack at Riyadh airport on October 10 that killed Indian national Mohammed Yousef Ali. Ambassador Vipul and Embassy officials attended his funeral in Riyadh on October 12, in accordance with his family’s wishes, and assured the bereaved family of continued support.
