Etihad Airways has canceled additional flights between Abu Dhabi and multiple Saudi cities due to regional disruption, with Riyadh cancellations extending through October 19.

Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport resumed operations on Sunday after closure caused by attacks by Yemen’s Houthis.

Disruptions and suspensions extend into November and January for several carriers and destinations, including Oman Air, SalamAir, Air France, British Airways, Lufthansa, Eurowings, KLM, Philippine Airlines, and Cathay Pacific.

Passengers seeking assistance can contact Etihad via its customer support page, which provides local numbers, live chat, and social media options.

A 59-year-old British professional based in Riyadh plans to travel from Dubai to Manama and then drive to Riyadh, a roughly five to six hour journey.

Passengers are advised to regularly check flight status and ensure contact details are current to receive updates, with Etihad noting the situation is dynamic.

Passengers should consult etihad.com for current status before travelling as further schedule changes are possible.

Travellers are urged to verify their flight status for updates and changes.

Some Dubai residents are postponing travel and waiting for flights to resume, opting to monitor the situation rather than undertake long road-connected itineraries.

Work commitments in Riyadh are prompting travellers to consider alternatives or more flexible plans amid disruptions.

Etihad is assisting affected passengers with travel arrangements and has apologized for the disruption.

Some travellers are taking longer routes via alternative hubs like Manama in Bahrain or Dammam in Saudi Arabia, followed by road transfer to Riyadh.