Houthi attacks reportedly ground nearly 90% of Riyadh flights; Cirium counts 7,800 cancellations

Single source · Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia (approximate) · 2026-10-08

Cirium data, as reported by Condé Nast Traveller Middle East, says more than 7,800 Saudi flights were cancelled or recorded as no-fly between 8 and 25 October, about 45% of scheduled departures across Saudi Arabia. The Jerusalem Post reports that Houthi attacks grounded nearly 90% of flights from Riyadh and gives the same 7,800 and 45% figures for Saudi airports.

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• Condé Nast Traveller Middle East, 2026-10-26 10:46 UTC
• The Jerusalem Post, 2026-10-26 12:03 UTC

First reported 2026-10-26 10:46 UTC; last updated 2026-10-27 10:06 UTC.

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