Saudi Arabia Flight Status 2026: Are Flights and Airports Operating?

Last updated: Jul 21, 2026

Saudi airspace and the country’s main airports are open, and commercial flights are operating. Regional security risks and short-notice schedule changes remain possible, so confirm your flight before leaving for the airport.

Use the links below to check your airport and airline.

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Saudi Airports: Quick Links for Flight Tracking

Check live arrivals and departures for major Saudi airports on Wego:

Airport	Code	Track flights
King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh	RUH	Track RUH flights
King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah	JED	Track JED flights
King Fahd International Airport, Dammam	DMM	Track DMM flights
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, Medina	MED	Track MED flights

Airline-by-Airline: Current Flight Status

Saudi and regional airlines are operating, but individual flights can still change at short notice.

Saudia (SV)

Status: Operating domestic and international flights | Main hubs: Riyadh (RUH), Jeddah (JED)

Saudia is operating across its network. Its flight-status page warns that flights to some destinations remain cancelled because of airspace closures, so check your exact route before travelling.

For more detail, see Wego’s Saudia flight status guide, then confirm your booking on saudia.com or Wego’s Saudia flight tracker.

flynas (XY) and flyadeal

Status: Operating domestic and international flights | Main bases: Saudi Arabia

flynas is operating and announced several new international routes in July 2026. flyadeal is also selling domestic flights and services between Saudi cities and Dubai.

Schedules vary by date. Check flynas on its travel updates page or Wego’s flynas flight tracker. Check flyadeal through its website or app.

Etihad Airways (EY)

Status: Saudi routes operating | Hub: Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Etihad is selling flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam. The earlier Middle East disruption waiver has expired, so use Manage My Booking for the terms that apply to your ticket.

Track Etihad flights on Wego’s Etihad flight tracker or check your booking on etihad.com.

Emirates (EK)

Status: Saudi routes operating | Hub: Dubai (DXB)

Emirates is operating and selling flights between Dubai and Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh and Jeddah. Check your exact flight before travelling because schedules can change.

Use Emirates Help to manage a disrupted booking or request a refund. Track flights on Wego’s Emirates flight tracker.

Qatar Airways (QR)

Status: Saudi routes operating with increased Riyadh and Jeddah frequencies | Hub: Doha (DOH)

Qatar Airways says its revised schedule covers more than 150 destinations from 16 June 2026. Its Saudi update lists 49 weekly Riyadh flights and seven daily Jeddah flights.

Eligible tickets issued by 15 May for travel through 15 September 2026 may receive free date changes by 31 October, subject to the airline’s conditions. Check the travel alert for details.

Track Qatar Airways flights on Wego’s Qatar Airways flight tracker.

Gulf Air (GF)

Status: Saudi routes operating on a phased schedule | Hub: Bahrain (BAH)

Gulf Air’s current schedule lists daily Riyadh and Jeddah flights, twice-daily Medina and Dammam flights, and four weekly Al Qassim flights. Check your date because the wider network is still being restored in stages.

Check Gulf Air’s current schedule or Wego’s Gulf Air flight tracker.

Jazeera Airways (J9) and Kuwait Airways (KU)

Status: Operating from Kuwait International Airport | Home airport: Kuwait (KWI)

Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways are operating from Kuwait. The airport’s live departures page lists Kuwait Airways at Terminal 4 and Jazeera Airways at Terminal 5.

Jazeera advertises direct flights to Saudi Arabia. For background on the earlier disruption, see Wego’s guide on when foreign airlines will return to Kuwait.

Check your flight and terminal at kuwaitairways.com or jazeeraairways.com.

What Should Travellers Do Right Now?

Confirm every part of your journey before you leave home:

Check your airline booking. Use the airline’s app or website, then compare it with the Wego flight tracking page.
Check the full itinerary. A Saudi flight may operate even when a connecting flight through another regional hub changes.
Do not travel to the airport without a confirmed booking. Keep your phone number and email address updated with the airline.
Review your travel insurance. Conflict-related disruption and travel against government advice may have special exclusions.
Follow safety advice. Check local authorities and your government’s Saudi Arabia travel guidance. Some areas have specific warnings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saudi airspace open?

Yes. Saudi airspace is open. European aviation authorities reduced their regional risk warning on 8 July, but still identify a medium level of risk. Short-notice route or schedule changes remain possible.

Are Saudi airports open?

Yes. Official flight pages show current arrivals and departures at Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Medina. Individual flights may still be delayed, cancelled or rerouted.

Can I fly from Dubai to Saudi Arabia right now?

Yes. Emirates and flyadeal are selling flights between Dubai and Saudi cities. Other airlines also operate this market, but check your exact date and flight before travelling.

Is Kuwait International Airport open?

Yes. Kuwait International Airport is open, with flights shown from Terminals 4 and 5. Check your airline and terminal before travelling because individual flights can still be cancelled or moved.

Is Bahrain International Airport open?

Yes, but Bahrain Airport still describes operations as gradually resuming after the airspace reopened. Airport services are available. Check your flight with the airline before going to the airport.

Can I get a refund if my flight is cancelled?

For flights covered by Saudi rules, the airline must offer available alternatives. If you reject them and end the contract, you can receive a full refund. Compensation may differ when GACA accepts force majeure.

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Disclaimer: Wego strives to ensure all information presented in this article is accurate and up to date at the time of publication. Travel policies, prices, visa requirements, and conditions can change rapidly. We strongly recommend verifying critical details with official sources before making travel decisions. Wego does not accept liability for any inaccuracies, oversights, or changes that may occur after publication.