Riyadh King Khalid International Airport closed until 17 Oct 2026
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Saudi authorities have closed Riyadh King Khalid International Airport until 21:00 UTC on 17 October 2026 after a series of missile and drone attacks, including a 10 October strike that killed 13 people and injured more than 300.
The Saudi Civil Aviation Authority extended the suspension, leading airlines such as Lufthansa Group and Air France‑KLM to suspend Riyadh services until mid‑October and the end of the month respectively, while Delta postponed its Atlanta‑Riyadh launch to March 2027; overall, 46.4% of planned flights at Saudi airports were cancelled.