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Etihad Extends Abu Dhabi-Riyadh Flight Cancellations Following Saudi Airport Advisory

Etihad Airways has extended cancellations for flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh through October 12 due to operational disruptions at King Khalid International Airport. The Saudi airport issued an advisory urging passengers to confirm flight status directly with airlines. Other UAE carriers, including Emirates, flydubai, and Air Arabia, also reported cancellations and delays on Saudi routes.

Published Source: Gulf News
Affected country
Saudi Arabia
Location / route
King Khalid International Airport (RUH), Riyadh
Published by source
October 10, 2026 10:09 PM CST
Effective period
October 10, 2026 12:00 AM CST – October 12, 2026 12:00 AM CST
Last verified
October 12, 2026 4:41 AM CST
Status
Active

Official guidance

Travellers are advised to contact their airline directly to verify flight status before heading to the airport.

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Illustration: An airport flight information display board showing multiple delayed and cancelled flight listings in an international terminal, with tr
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Etihad Airways has cancelled multiple flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh from October 10 to October 12, 2026, due to operational disruption at King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia, Gulf News reported.

King Khalid International Airport issued a travel advisory instructing passengers to contact their airline directly to confirm whether their flight is operating before heading to the terminal.

The operational impact extended across routes linking Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah with Saudi destinations including Riyadh and Abha. UAE carriers including Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai, and Air Arabia listed flight cancellations on UAE–Saudi Arabia routes.

In addition to departures, several incoming flights scheduled to arrive at airports in Dubai and Abu Dhabi were delayed. Passengers have been advised to check for updates with their respective carriers prior to travelling to the airport.

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