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Updated Saudi Arabia Official travel advisory

Canada Advises Against Travel to Major Saudi Airports Citing Military Attacks

Global Affairs Canada has issued an advisory warning citizens to avoid travel to King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. Authorities cited recurring drone and missile strikes targeting civilian aviation infrastructure, which have disrupted flight operations.

Published Source: CTV News
Affected country
Saudi Arabia
Location / route
King Khalid International Airport (Riyadh) and King Fahd International Airport (Dammam)
Published by source
October 22, 2026 8:00 PM CST
Effective period
October 22, 2026 12:00 PM CST
Last verified
October 23, 2026 9:12 AM CST
Status
Updated

Official guidance

Avoid all travel to King Khalid International Airport and King Fahd International Airport; monitor local news, register with consular services, and confirm flight status with airlines.

Summary of official information. Always check the official source and follow the guidance of the authorities. UECN does not issue risk ratings; the absence of an alert does not mean that a destination is safe.

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Update — October 23, 2026 9:12 AM CST: Global Affairs Canada has issued an advisory warning citizens to avoid travel to King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. Authorities cited recurring drone and missile strikes targeting civilian aviation infrastructure, which have disrupted flight operations.

Global Affairs Canada updated its travel advisory on October 22, 2026, advising citizens to avoid all travel to King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, according to CTV News.

Canadian authorities cited ongoing military activities, pointing specifically to recurring drone and missile strikes targeting civilian aviation infrastructure in Saudi Arabia.

The department cautioned that flight operations at the affected airports remain disrupted, warning that additional attacks could lead to broader closures of Saudi airspace.

Canadian nationals currently in the region were instructed to monitor local news, register with consular services, and confirm flight schedules directly with their airlines.

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