Saudi Arabia-bound Air India flights stand cancelled until 20 Oct:Passengers to get a full refund on cancelled tickets

Tata Group airline Air India has extended the suspension of flights to and from Saudi Arabia until Tuesday, 20 October, 2026. The private airline said that in view of the evolving situation in Saudi Arabia, all flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah stand cancelled until 20 October. The airline said they are closely monitoring developments and continuously assessing the situation to ensure the safe resumption of operations. IndiGo, Air India Express extends pause Earlier, India’s largest airline IndiGo also extended flight operation suspensions to and from four major Saudi Arabian cities—Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Madinah—until October 24, 2026. Air India Express had also cancelled flights to and from Riyadh until 10 October. The Tata Group airline had again halted operations till 17 October which is now been extended until 20 October for flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah. Impact on Passengers The flight cancellations affect thousands of Indian workers, business travelers, and pilgrims traveling between India and Saudi Arabia. Cities like Jeddah and Madinah are major entry points for Umrah pilgrims, while Riyadh and Dammam house large Indian expatriate populations. All affected airlines have opened dedicated helpline desks and automated portal options for passengers. All affected airlines have opened dedicated helpline desks and automated portal options for passengers. Passengers holding confirmed tickets on cancelled flights can choose either: Full Refund: Complete waiver of cancellation fees with 100% refund processed back to the original payment source. Free Rescheduling: Complimentary booking on alternative dates once flight operations resume, without paying fare differences for equivalent seats.