Riyadh · King Khalid International closed
Operations remain suspended after repeated attacks. Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority (GACA) has not given a reopening date, and the official notice to pilots keeps the airport closed for several more days. Many airlines have cancelled their Riyadh flights. Check with your airline before travelling.
As last read 14 October 2026, 10:41 UTC · GACA via SPA; NOTAM A3604/26 ↗
Whether a particular flight operates is for the airline to say. The score below rates the airspace this routing crosses; it does not include this closure.
No clear option found. Every way overlaps a warning.
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Modelled Modelled along the usual route, not drawn from recorded flights. |
Affected | 1h 45m | fastest | 3 areas | Direct | Check prices ↗ |
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This trip crosses 4 of the 19 airspace warning areas we track, and a volcanic ash advisory covers one of its airports.
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