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Flights Between Keralam and Saudi Arabia Cancelled Amid West Asia Tensions
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News18•11-10-2026, 15:15
Flights Between Keralam and Saudi Arabia Cancelled Amid West Asia Tensions
- •Several flights connecting Keralam with Saudi Arabia and other West Asian destinations were cancelled due to geopolitical tensions.
- •Cochin International Airport Limited reported that airlines cancelled services from October 11 to 13 to cities including Riyadh, Jeddah, Doha, and Ras Al Khaimah.
- •A total of 10 flight services were cancelled at Kochi airport during the three-day period, with Akasa Air alone accounting for five cancellations.
- •Calicut International Airport also reported three cancelled flights on Sunday, affecting services by Saudi Arabian Airlines, Flynas, and Air India Express.
- •Passengers have been strongly advised to verify their flight statuses directly with the respective airlines before heading to the airport.
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Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) reported that flights affected between October 11 and 13 include Flynas flight XY 399/400 to Riyadh, Air India Express flights IX 475 and IX 476 to Doha, Akasa Air flights QP 523 and QP 550 to Riyadh and Jeddah, and IndiGo flight 6E 1517 to Ras Al Khaimah.
A total of 10 flight services were cancelled at Kochi airport during the three-day period from October 11 to 13, out of which five were operated by Akasa Air.
Airport officials at Calicut International Airport confirmed that three flights were cancelled on Sunday: Saudi Arabian Airlines flight SV 713, Flynas flight XY 328 to Riyadh, and Air India Express flight IX 321.
