In a fresh advisory issued in view of the prevailing situation, the Embassy of India in Riyadh today advised Indians planning to travel to Saudi Arabia, including for Umrah, to take into account the ongoing disruptions at Saudi airports and the possibility of flight cancellations, which could result in extended stays.
It also advised Indian nationals to continue following instructions issued by local authorities and remain indoors in the event of an aerial attack. The Embassy urged Indian nationals to refrain from filming, publishing or sharing any information, photographs or videos related to the ongoing events.
Meanwhile, Riyadh International Airport remains closed to flight operations, while airports in Dammam, Jeddah and Medina remain operational, although some disruptions continue. The Embassy said Saudia Airlines continues to operate scheduled flights to Indian destinations from Dammam, Jeddah and Medina. It added that Indian nationals requiring urgent departure may consider travelling via Bahrain, Kuwait or Qatar, subject to obtaining the necessary visas.
