Gulf Air Cancels Flights to and from Riyadh Airport Until Saturday

Bahrain’s Gulf Air announced on Monday the cancellation of its flights to and from Riyadh airport until Saturday, following Saudi authorities’ decision to extend the suspension of operations at the airport, which was hit by a series of deadly attacks carried out by the Houthis last week.

In a statement, the airline said, “Gulf Air wishes to inform passengers of the cancellation of its flights to and from Riyadh between October 12 and October 17, 2026, until 12:00 midnight.”

On Monday, a senior source in the aviation sector told Agence France-Presse that the airport’s operations would be suspended until at least Thursday. The same source confirmed to AFP that some of the airport’s electronic systems, such as radar and communication equipment, had been “damaged,” adding that “the condition of the runways also needs to be assessed.”