UAE carriers cancel more flights to Saudi Arabia

Etihad Airways and flydubai have cancelled more flights between Abu Dhabi and several cities in Saudi Arabia due to regional disruptions.

In a statement on its official website, the UAE carrier cancelled flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh until October 18 following the closure of King Khalid International Airport. 

It also called off flights to and from Jeddah until October 19 and cancelled flights between Abu Dhabi and Dammam through October 18. 

Etihad's affected flight list:

Dammam:

• All flights between Abu Dhabi and Dammam have been cancelled through Sunday, October 18.

Riyadh:

• All flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh have been cancelled through Sunday, October 18.

Jeddah:

The following flights between Abu Dhabi and Jeddah have been cancelled from Monday, October 12 to Sunday, October 18.

• EY601 from Abu Dhabi to Jeddah
• EY602 from Jeddah to Abu Dhabi

The following flights between Abu Dhabi and Jeddah have been cancelled until Monday, October 19.

• EY603 from Abu Dhabi to Jeddah
• EY604 from Jeddah to Abu Dhabi

Meanwhile, in a statement sent to ARN News, flydubai said flights to several destinations in Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh, Dammam and Abha have been cancelled up to and including October 19. 

The airline added that due to the ongoing situation, they expect "some disruption" to their scheduled operations to the Kingdom. 

The Saudi Civil Aviation Authority earlier extended the suspension of operations at King Khaled International Airport due to repeated attacks. 

Passengers have been advised to check their flight status for any updates.