International · 5 sources combined
Riyadh airport partially reopens
60% of flights canceled
In short
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia reopened on October 25 after being closed for two weeks.
On the first day of reopening, Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked the airport with missiles and drones.
Although Saudi forces intercepted them, about 60% of passenger flights were canceled.
Key facts
| When | On October 25 (local time), the airport resumed operations two weeks after closure. |
|---|---|
| Where | The incident occurred at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. |
| Who | Pro-Iran Houthi rebels from Yemen attacked the airport with missiles and drones. |
| What happened | Saudi forces intercepted one ballistic missile and two drones, but about 60% of passenger flights were canceled. |
What it means for me
Passengers booking flights to and from the Middle East, especially Saudi Arabia, should check for possible schedule changes.
