Riyadh airport to resume flights Sunday after Houthi attacks
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh plans to restart domestic and international flights on Sunday, October 25. This follows disruptions caused by drone and missile attacks from Houthi forces. A travel advisory released Saturday outlines new terminal assignments for flights from national carriers. Terminal 1 will now be used for domestic flights. Terminal 2 will be used for international flights operated by national carriers. This move aims to restore operations at one of the busiest aviation hubs in the Kingdom.
RIYADH — King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh is preparing to resume domestic and international flight operations on Sunday, October 25, following disruptions caused by recent Houthi missile and drone attacks targeting the Saudi capital.In a travel advisory issued Saturday, the airport announced new terminal arrangements for flights operated by Saudi national carriers, effective Sunday.Under the arrangements, Terminal 1 will be designated for domestic flights, while Terminal 2 will handle international flights operated by national carriers.The announcement signals a move toward restoring passenger operations at one of the Kingdom’s busiest aviation hubs following the security disruptions.Airport authorities urged passengers with confirmed reservations to contact their airlines to verify their booking status and flight schedules before traveling to the airport.The operational update follows a series of attacks by the terrorist Houthi militia targeting Riyadh and other parts of Saudi Arabia, including King Khalid International Airport. Saudi authorities have repeatedly announced the interception and destruction of Houthi projectiles targeting Riyadh and other regions, while Civil Defense teams responded to incidents involving falling interception debris.