Riyadh Airport Resumes Limited Domestic Flights

King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh resumed limited domestic flight operations on 21 October 2026, following a temporary closure. Both الخطوط السعودية and طيران ناس were among the carriers operating a restricted schedule of domestic flights.

Flights operating during this limited reopening required prior permission from Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation. International operations remained restricted, with several international airlines continuing to cancel scheduled flights.

No passenger fee, application fee, validity period, or Absher/Muqeem procedure applied to the airport’s limited reopening. The resumption was focused on gradually restoring domestic travel capacity.

What travelers should do

Passengers planning to travel should verify their individual flight status directly with the operating airline before heading to the airport. Because the schedule remained limited and subject to change, checking ahead helps travelers avoid delays or confusion at the terminal.

The gradual return of domestic flights is an important step for residents and visitors in Riyadh who rely on air travel for work, family visits, and connections to other Saudi cities. Saudi Living advises travelers to confirm their bookings and monitor updates from their airline as operations continue to normalize.

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