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Back|Etihad extends Abu Dhabi-Riyadh flight cancellations as Saudi airport issues advisory
Etihad extends Abu Dhabi-Riyadh flight cancellations as Saudi airport issues advisory
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Gulf News·2 hours ago·Travel·2 min read·🇸🇦Saudi Arabia

Etihad extends Abu Dhabi-Riyadh flight cancellations as Saudi airport issues advisory

Etihad Airways and other UAE carriers cancel flights to Saudi Arabia due to operational disruptions at King Khalid International Airport.

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  • Etihad Airways and other UAE carriers have cancelled multiple flights between the UAE and Saudi Arabia from October 10 to 12, citing operational disruptions at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport.
  • Passengers are advised to verify flight status before travel.

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King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh is experiencing operational disruptions, leading to flight cancellations across multiple UAE-based airlines.

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Etihad Airways has cancelled several flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh from October 10 to 12 due to operational disruption at King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia, as the airport urged passengers to confirm their flight status before travelling.

The Riyadh airport issued a travel alert on Saturday, October 10, advising travellers to contact their airline directly to check whether their flight is operating before heading to the airport.

The disruption comes as UAE travellers face cancellations on routes linking Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah with Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh and Abha.

Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai and Air Arabia listed cancellations on UAE-Saudi Arabia routes on Saturday, while several incoming flights at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports were delayed. Passengers were advised to check with their airline for the latest updates before leaving for the airport.

Which Etihad flights are cancelled?

Etihad said the cancellations affect services between Zayed International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh.

October 10

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October 11

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October 12

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EY552: Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

What should passengers do?

Etihad said the situation remains dynamic and further changes are possible. Passengers should check their latest flight status on the Etihad Airways website before travelling to the airport.

The airline apologised for the inconvenience and said its teams were working to assist affected passengers with their travel arrangements. Travellers needing help can contact Etihad through its official website for local phone numbers, live chat and social media support.

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