Etihad Airways cancels all Riyadh flights until October 19, suspends services to Jeddah and Dammam
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- Etihad Airways has cancelled flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh, Dammam, and Jeddah.
- The airline warns that further schedule changes are possible and urges passengers to check flight updates.
Etihad Airways has cancelled multiple flights between Abu Dhabi and three Saudi cities, citing an evolving situation that could lead to further changes to its schedule.
The airline said all flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh had been cancelled through Monday, October 19, 2026.
On the Abu Dhabi-Dammam route, Etihad cancelled flights EY575, EY576, EY573, and EY574 scheduled for Monday, October 12, as well as all flights on Tuesday, October 13, and Wednesday, October 14.
For flights between Abu Dhabi and Jeddah, cancellations include EY601, EY602, EY603, and EY604 from October 12 through October 14. On Thursday, October 15, the cancellations are limited to flights EY603 and EY604.
Etihad advised passengers to check the latest flight information through its official website, warning that the situation remains fluid and additional schedule changes may be necessary.
The airline apologized for the disruption and said its teams were working to support affected passengers and arrange alternative travel options.
Passengers are advised to confirm their flight status before heading to the airport.
