Etihad Airways and flydubai have resumed selected Saudi Arabia flights, including services to Jeddah, while Riyadh, Dammam and Abha routes continue to face cancellations amid regional disruption
Dubai, UAE: Etihad Airways and flydubai have begun restoring selected flights between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, offering travellers more options after weeks of disruptions linked to regional security concerns.
Etihad resumed selected Abu Dhabi-Jeddah services on November 6, 2026, while flydubai has restarted operations to several Saudi destinations. However, flights to Riyadh, Dammam and Abha remain affected by extended suspensions. The phased resumption follows disruptions at Saudi airports, including restrictions at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport.
Etihad resumes Jeddah flights
Etihad confirmed that four services between Abu Dhabi and Jeddah were scheduled to resume from November 6. These include EY601 and EY603 from Abu Dhabi to Jeddah, alongside return flights EY602 and EY604. Other scheduled Jeddah services remain operational. However, all Etihad passenger and cargo flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh or Dammam remain cancelled through November 19.
Flydubai restores several Saudi routes
flydubai has resumed services connecting Dubai with Jeddah, Madinah, Gassim, Ha’il and Tabuk. Its booking platform shows Dammam flights available from November 10, while Riyadh and Abha services are listed from November 17. The airline continues to adjust schedules according to operational and security conditions.
Saudi Arabia flight resumption schedule
| Airline | Destination | Latest status |
|---|---|---|
| Etihad | Jeddah | Resumed November 6 |
| Etihad | Riyadh, Dammam | Cancelled through November 19 |
| flydubai | Jeddah, Madinah, Gassim, Ha’il, Tabuk | Services resumed |
| flydubai | Dammam | Bookings available from November 10 |
| flydubai | Riyadh, Abha | Suspended through November 16 |
Schedule information as of November 7, 2026. Dates remain subject to airline confirmation.
Impact to Expect
The gradual restoration of flights could improve business travel, tourism and family connections between the UAE and Saudi Arabia. However, passengers should verify flight status before travelling, as regional security developments may trigger further cancellations or schedule changes. Travellers can check updates through Etihad flight status and flydubai flight status.
