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Flyadeal and Saudia divert flights from Riyadh to Qassim Airport amid cancellations
✍️ Time Out Riyadh
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 04:40 AM
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Widespread cancellations at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport have prompted Saudi carriers Flyadeal and Saudia to temporarily operate flights from Qassim Airport.
Airlines Flyadeal and Saudia announced a temporary shift of their scheduled services from Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport to Qassim Airport after a wave of flight cancellations disrupted operations. The decision, communicated through official channels, aims to maintain connectivity for passengers while the Riyadh hub addresses the underlying issues causing the disruptions.
Both carriers are now routing domestic and regional flights through Qassim, with ground staff and aircraft repositioned to accommodate the change. Passengers booked on affected Riyadh flights have been advised to rebook or collect refunds, and the airlines are providing assistance at the Qassim terminal.
Authorities in Saudi Arabia have not disclosed the exact cause of the cancellations, but they expect the diversion to be a short‑term measure. Travelers are urged to monitor airline notifications for updates on flight schedules and the anticipated resumption of normal services at Riyadh.
Both carriers are now routing domestic and regional flights through Qassim, with ground staff and aircraft repositioned to accommodate the change. Passengers booked on affected Riyadh flights have been advised to rebook or collect refunds, and the airlines are providing assistance at the Qassim terminal.
Authorities in Saudi Arabia have not disclosed the exact cause of the cancellations, but they expect the diversion to be a short‑term measure. Travelers are urged to monitor airline notifications for updates on flight schedules and the anticipated resumption of normal services at Riyadh.