The Embassy of India in Riyadh has urged Indian nationals to remain calm, stay indoors during any aerial attack, and avoid circulating unverified videos after the October 10 attack at King Khalid International Airport
BY PC Bureau
October 13, 2026 — The Embassy of India in Riyadh has issued a detailed advisory for Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia following an attack at King Khalid International Airport on October 10 and amid an evolving security situation.
The Embassy urged all Indian nationals to remain calm and vigilant. “Stay indoors in case of an aerial attack, and follow the instructions issued by local authorities through official channels,” the advisory stated. It also strongly advised against circulating or reposting any videos or news related to the ongoing events.
Important Advisory
In view of the ongoing flight disruptions, Indian nationals, particularly Umrah pilgrims travelling through Jeddah and Madinah, are advised to regularly check their flight status with their respective airlines and stay in contact with their travel agents and Umrah service providers.
The Consulate General of India, Jeddah, has established a 24×7 Control Room to assist affected Indian nationals.
Control Room Contact Details:
☎️ Telephone: +966 12 2614093; +966 556122301
📱 WhatsApp: +966 536209704
📧 Email: pbskcgi@gmail.comPlease refer to the attached advisory for further details.
@MEAIndia @IndianEmbRiyadh
— India in Jeddah (@CGIJeddah) October 13, 2026
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Casualties and Embassy Support
The funeral of Mr. Mohammed Yousef Ali, who died in the Riyadh airport attack, was held on October 12. The Indian Ambassador and Embassy officials attended the funeral.
On the condition of Indian nationals injured in the attack, the Embassy said four persons remain in ICU, four are receiving treatment in the normal ward, and three have been discharged. Embassy officials continue to visit the hospitals and are in regular contact with the families of those affected.
Flight Suspensions
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation has suspended operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Operations at other major airports, including Dammam, Jeddah and Medina, are continuing but with disruptions.
Major Indian carriers have suspended flights until October 17:
- Air India and Air India Express have halted services to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah.
- Akasa Air has suspended flights to and from Riyadh and Jeddah.
- IndiGo has suspended operations to and from Riyadh, Dammam, Jeddah and Medina.
Some Saudia flights continue to operate from Dammam, Jeddah and Medina, while Flynas is running scheduled services on the Dammam-Lucknow sector. The Embassy advised nationals to stay in regular contact with their airlines and verify the latest flight status. Those seeking emergency departure may also consider flights from neighbouring Gulf countries such as Qatar and Bahrain, subject to visa requirements.
Visa and Assistance Measures
Saudi authorities have informed the Embassy that Indian nationals on Visit, Tourist, Umrah or Business visas who overstayed due to the unavailability of flights will be allowed to exit without fines. They have been advised to leave at the earliest once flights resume.
The Embassy has set up a 24×7 Control Room to assist Indian nationals. Contact details include:
- Telephone: +966-11-488469 or the toll-free number 8002471234 (from within Saudi Arabia)
- WhatsApp (messages only): +966-536216082
- Email: cw.riyadh@mea.gov.in
The Embassy and the Consulate in Jeddah, along with outsourced passport and attestation services, continue to function normally. Indian nationals have been asked to follow the Embassy’s official social media handles for further updates.
