King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh (RUH) is preparing to resume passenger flight operations on Sunday 25 October after a period of disruption caused by recent missile and drone attacks attributed to the Houthi militia, the airport said in a travel advisory.
Terminal plan and passenger advice
Under the terminal arrangements announced on Saturday, national carriers will use Terminal 1 for domestic flights and Terminal 2 for international flights operated by national carriers, effective from Sunday. The airport advised passengers with confirmed reservations to contact their airline to confirm booking status and flight schedules before travelling to the airport.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Airport | King Khalid International Airport (RUH) |
| Effective date | Sunday 25 October |
| Terminal use | Terminal 1: domestic; Terminal 2: international (national carriers) |
Security context
The operational update follows a series of attacks by the Houthi militia that targeted Riyadh and other parts of Saudi Arabia, including King Khalid International Airport, the airport statement said. Saudi authorities have reported the interception and destruction of projectiles aimed at Riyadh on multiple occasions, and Civil Defense teams have responded to incidents involving falling interception debris.
Implications for airlines and passengers
The reinstatement of passenger operations at one of the Kingdom’s busiest aviation hubs signals a move towards normalising services, but the airport’s advisory places responsibility on carriers and travellers to verify flight status. Airlines operating into and out of RUH will need to confirm their schedules and terminal allocations with the airport ahead of any planned departures or arrivals.
- Terminal allocations: Terminal 1 for domestic flights; Terminal 2 for international flights operated by national carriers.
- Passengers: contact your airline to confirm reservations and schedules.
- Security: Saudi authorities report repeated interceptions of projectiles; Civil Defense has been deployed to manage debris incidents.
Airport authorities did not publish a full schedule for resumed services in the advisory. Airlines and outbound connections to and from Riyadh should be expected to issue their own updates following the airport’s announcement.
