Air India, Air India Express extend suspension of Saudi Arabia flights till November 14; offer free rebooking, full refunds

Air India and Air India Express have extended the suspension of flights to and from Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam until November 14, 2026.

Air India and Air India Express have extended the suspension of flights to and from the Saudi Arabian cities of Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam until November 14, 2026, citing the prevailing situation in the region.

Passengers holding confirmed bookings issued on or before October 30, 2026, for travel up to November 14 are eligible for a one-time complimentary rebooking, subject to availability, for travel until November 29, the airline said.

“Guests holding confirmed bookings issued on or before 30 October 2026 for travel up to 14 November 2026 may avail a one-time complimentary rebooking, subject to availability, for travel up to 29 November 2026, or opt for a full refund upon cancellation of their booking,” Air India said in a statement.

The airline also said passengers may choose to cancel their bookings and receive a full refund. “Air India guests may rebook to or from any operational Air India station in Saudi Arabia, while Air India Express guests may rebook to or from any operational Air India Express station in Saudi Arabia or Bahrain,” it added.

Air India and Air India Express said their teams remain available to assist travellers with rebooking and refund requests through contact centres and city booking offices.

“Our teams remain available to assist guests with rebooking and refund requests through our contact centres (Air India: +91 11 69329333 / +91 11 69329999; Air India Express: +91 124 6935600) and city booking offices,” the airline said.