King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh partially resumed operations on 25 October 2026, restarting domestic and selected international flights after a two-week closure. Services remain limited, and passengers are being asked to check their flight details carefully before heading to the airport.
Under the current arrangement, Terminal 1 is handling domestic flights, while Terminal 2 is serving international flights operated by Saudi national carriers. Selected international routes back in operation include London, Dubai, and Beijing.
Reported operating airlines during this partial resumption include Saudia, flynas, Air India, and Emirates. Because capacity is still limited, not all usual routes and schedules are running yet.
What passengers should do
Travellers with confirmed bookings are advised to contact their airline directly to verify that their flight is operating and to confirm the correct terminal before travelling. This step is especially important while the airport operates on a reduced schedule and terminal assignments differ for domestic and international services.
No Saudi government fees or airport resumption fees were announced in connection with the partial reopening. There were also no new visa, entry, exit, residency, or validity-period changes announced in the available information.
The gradual return of flights is welcome news for residents and expats in Riyadh who rely on the airport for domestic travel and connections abroad. Saudi Living will continue to follow developments as more routes and services are restored.
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