IndiGo extends flight suspension to four Saudi cities

Hyderabad: IndiGo, India’s leading low-cost carrier, has extended the suspension of flights to and from four Saudi cities amid security concerns linked to the regional conflict.

In a travel advisory issued on Tuesday, November 10 on X, the airline said flights to and from Jeddah and Madinah would remain suspended until November 21, 2026, while services to Riyadh and Dammam would remain suspended until November 30.

The airline said the decision followed a careful assessment of safety and security conditions.

“Timely notifications are being sent to affected customers using the contact details provided at the time of booking. We remain committed to keeping our customers informed and extending the necessary assistance during this period,” IndiGo said.

The carrier added that it was monitoring developments and would issue further updates as necessary.

The extension comes amid continued disruption to air travel across parts of the Middle East as regional security concerns affect airline operations.

The development follows a claim by Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree that the group had carried out missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.

Meanwhile, the United States continues its naval blockade of Iran despite renewed diplomatic efforts to ease tensions in the region.