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Indian Embassy Issues 24X7 Helplines As Saudi Arabia Flights Are Suspended
- •The Indian Embassy in Riyadh and the Consulate General of India in Jeddah have issued 24X7 control room contact details and helpline numbers for affected citizens.
- •Major Indian carriers including Air India, IndiGo, and Akasa Air have extended the suspension of their flights to and from Saudi Arabia until October 17 amid security concerns.
- •Flight disruptions across international airlines follow recent security tensions and attacks on Riyadh airport.
- •Airlines are offering full refunds or assistance to affected passengers while monitoring the evolving situation closely.
Key Questions Answered
The Indian Embassy in Riyadh provided 24X7 control room contact details, including telephone numbers (+966-554412016, +966-542126784), a toll-free number (8002471234), WhatsApp (+966-536216082), and email (cw.riyadh@mea.gov.in). The Consulate General of India in Jeddah can be reached via telephone (+966-12-2614093, +966-556122301), WhatsApp (+966-536209704), and email (pbskcgi@gmail.com).
Air India, IndiGo, and Akasa Air extended the suspension of their services to and from Saudi Arabia until October 17, 2026, due to evolving security situations and recent attacks. Air India cancelled all flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam, and Jeddah, while IndiGo suspended services covering Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Madinah. Akasa Air also paused its flights to and from Riyadh and Jeddah.
Airlines worldwide have cancelled services following weekend ballistic missile attacks on Riyadh airport by Yemen's Houthis, adding to wider disruptions from the ongoing war. Authorities have extended the closure of Riyadh's international airport until Saturday as security assessments continue.
