Riyadh airport ops suspended till Oct 17, air travel hit
Tue, 13 Oct 2026
Saudi authorities have extended the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh until Saturday, October 17, as Houthi attacks disrupted air travel and prompted airlines across Europe, Asia and the Middle East to suspend or postpone services to the Saudi capital.
Saudi Arabia extends Riyadh Airport suspension for safety checks
Mon, 12 Oct 2026
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has extended the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh as authorities continue safety checks and assessments of the airport’s operational readiness.
Riyadh Governor opens International Terminal 2 at King Khalid Airport
Mon, 26 Jan 2026
Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz has inaugurated International Terminal 2 and announced the completion of the development project for Terminals 1 and 2 at King Khalid International Airport.
Riyadh airport's third runway construction works begin
Wed, 31 Dec 2025
Riyadh's King Salman International Airport (KSIA), a PIF company, has commenced construction works on the third runway, marking a strategic step that reflects continued progress in airfield development and enhances the airport’s operational readiness to support long-term growth in air traffic demand.
Riyadh Airport welcomes delegates with special stamp for UN Tourism Assembly
Sun, 09 Nov 2025
The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Interior's General Directorate of Passports, in cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism, has launched a special commemorative stamp to mark the Kingdom's hosting of the 26th session of the UN Tourism General Assembly in Riyadh from November 7 to 11.