Flights to Riyadh Halted After Houthi Attack on Airport Sparks Security Concerns

Houthis claim attack on Riyadh airport, halting flights and raising regional security fears. Airlines cancel hundreds of flights.

Editorial Desk

October 9, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Flights to the Saudi capital have been temporarily halted following a reported attack on Riyadh’s international airport by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, prompting airlines to cancel hundreds of departures.

Explosions were heard in the city, including a major blast at King Khalid International Airport, which led to an hour-long suspension of flights on Wednesday. The disruption continued into Thursday as airlines reassessed the situation amid renewed threats from the Iran-aligned group.

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Lufthansa Group and Air India announced they would suspend flights to Riyadh, joining other carriers in response to the Houthi group’s latest claims of an attack on the airport. The incident has raised concerns over regional stability and the safety of air travel in the area.

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