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.
Riyadh → Dubai
Goes through a warning area
Modelled Modelled along the usual route, not drawn from recorded flights.
Route assessed 3h ago
875 km · 1h 45m
This trip crosses 4 of the 19 airspace warning areas we track, and a volcanic ash advisory covers one of its airports.
The modelled path overlaps the Middle East, Gulf · Qatar and Saudi · Riyadh and east warnings. Airlines may reroute, so flight time can change.
Part of this route goes through a flight warning area
Riyadh → Dubai
This route goes through a flight warning area. It cannot score above 60 — other good factors do not cancel out the fact that it crosses a warning area.
Other paths · Stop quality
Airspace warnings · Flight options
The modelled path overlaps the Middle East warning. Airlines may reroute, so flight time can change.
Middle East Caution Zone · Avoid advice
Official notice: EASA Information Note (8 July 2026) ↗
Not yet verified against the notice
Automatic check failed on the last 9 attempts (last tried 3h ago)
The modelled path only lands or takes off inside the Gulf · UAE warning, which the warning allows.
United Arab Emirates Airspace Advisory · Avoid advice
Official notice: EASA CZIB-2026-07R3 ↗
Latest revision dated 30 Sep 2026
Verified against the notice on 14 Oct 2026
Automatic check ran 3h ago
The stored corridor for Direct enters Riyadh and Eastern Saudi Airspace Advisory at two points along its path, measured against the zone outline on October 13, 2026.
Riyadh and Eastern Saudi Airspace Advisory · Avoid advice
Official notice: EASA CZIB-2026-09-R1 ↗
Latest revision dated 9 Oct 2026
Not yet verified against the notice
Automatic check failed on the last 5 attempts (last tried 3h ago)
The modelled path overlaps the Saudi Arabia warning, which advises caution.
Saudi Arabian Airspace Advisory · Avoid advice
Official notice: EASA CZIB-2026-09-R1 ↗
Latest revision dated 9 Oct 2026
Not yet verified against the notice
Automatic check failed on the last 9 attempts (last tried 3h ago)
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