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Visa, flight and trade news on Saudi Arabia for Indian travellers and the Indian travel trade.
Air India and Air India Express say their flights to and from Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam stay suspended until 14 November 2026. Guests booked on or before 30 October can rebook once for free up to 29 November or take a full refund.
Air India Group says Air India Express will start four daily domestic flights from Navi Mumbai in December 2026. Its Oman services, and planned Kuwait services, follow in January 2027. The Saudi, Doha, Muscat and Sharjah flights move by summer 2027.
IndiGo says its flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah will stay cancelled until 14 November 2026 because of airspace restrictions. Air India's replies still give 7 November for Riyadh and Dammam.
IndiGo and Adani Airports say IndiGo will start international flights from Navi Mumbai in February 2027, shifting 12 daily departures from Mumbai's main airport and adding a daily Kathmandu service by July 2027.
IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express and Akasa Air have extended their Saudi Arabia suspensions. Riyadh is off until 31 Oct (IndiGo), 7 Nov (Air India group) or 30 Nov (Akasa). Jeddah dates vary by airline.