UAE flights to Riyadh face disruptions after Houthi attacks

Friday, 9 October 2026 08:06

By ARN News Staff

Etihad Airways and flydubai have announced cancellations of flights to Saudi Arabia's capital city of Riyadh for two days after Houthi missile attacks targetted King Khalid International Airport.

In a statement sent to ARN News, the UAE national carrier said six flights are affected on Friday, and two on Saturday, "due to operational disruption at Riyadh airport".

The airline added that "the situation remains dynamic and further changes are possible", urging travellers "to check the latest status of their flight at etihad.com".

Eithad flight list:

October 9

EY551 from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh
EY552 from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi
EY555 from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh
EY556 from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi
EY559 from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh
EY560 from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

October 10

EY551 from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh
EY552 from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

Meanwhile, flydubai confirmed, in a statement, that "flights to Riyadh and Yanbu have been cancelled up to and including October 10, while flights to Abha have been cancelled up to and including October 11".

The airline said it is "monitoring the situation closely" and will update travellers through its official channels.

For refunds and rebooking options, travellers can check the airline's official website or contact booking agents.

ARN News has reached out to Emirates Airline for updates.

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