Air India's Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Photo: Air India Air India and its low-cost subsidiary Air India Express are extending the suspension of flights to and from several Saudi Arabian cities, citing the prevailing security situation in the region.
In a travel advisory issued on November 13, the airline group confirmed that flights to and from Riyadh and Dammam will remain suspended until November 30, 2026. Services to and from Jeddah will remain grounded until November 21.
The latest announcement extends the disruption for passengers traveling between India and Saudi Arabia, with different suspension deadlines depending on the destination.
Air India is offering affected passengers complimentary rescheduling or a full refund if they choose to cancel their bookings.
The compensation options apply to passengers holding confirmed tickets issued on or before November 10, 2026, for travel scheduled by November 30 to Riyadh and Dammam, or by November 21 to Jeddah.
Rescheduling is subject to seat availability. Passengers with Riyadh and Dammam bookings can complete their revised journeys by December 14, while those affected by the Jeddah suspension can travel by December 5.
Passengers can also change their departure or arrival airport within the airline group's operating network in Saudi Arabia. Air India customers may reschedule flights to or from any operational Air India station in the country. Air India Express passengers can choose any operational station served by the carrier in Saudi Arabia or Bahrain.