IndiGo cancels Saudi Arabia flights until October 31 amid regional tensions

Summary

IndiGo has extended its cancellation of flights to Saudi Arabia, according to Hindustan Times, which attributes the update to the Indian mission. NDTV reports that the airline has cancelled its Saudi flights until October 31 amid regional tensions, and says the disruptions come as drone and missile strikes targeting Saudi Arabia escalate. The Hindustan Times article was available only as a headline and summary, so the reasons for the cancellations beyond the regional tensions cited by NDTV and the wider context of the strikes are not confirmed here.

Timeline

1. Hindustan Times

   23 Oct 2026, 08:59 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times reports that IndiGo has extended its cancellation of flights to Saudi Arabia, attributing the update to the Indian mission.

2. NDTV

   23 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTCSource ↗

   NDTV reports that IndiGo has cancelled its Saudi Arabia flights until October 31 amid regional tensions, as drone and missile strikes targeting Saudi Arabia escalate.