Closure of Riyadh airport extended after deadly Houthi strikes

News Oct 12, 2026 · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

By Gianluca Lo NostroOct 12 (Reuters) - Saudi authorities said on Monday they were extending the suspension of operations at the international airport in the capital, Riyadh, after deadly weekend attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis. Operations at King Khalid International Airport, Saudi Arabia's second-busiest airport after Jeddah, were suspended to "allow for the completion of procedures to ensure the safety and operational readiness of the airport's facilities", the Saudi civil aviation au

Source: Al-Monitor