Among those killed were a Saudi citizen and an Indian national, the country’s aious
The strike saw many flights cancelled and others diverted away from the airport on Wednesday, but the a normal as of Thursday, despite still assessing the damage of the attack
This attack follows a deadly strike on Riyadh ’s King Khalid International airport on 10 October, when at least 13 people were killed and hundreds injured. Another strike the day after at the airport killed one more person.
As a result, the UK government has released advice on how to leave the country without flying.
The resumption of direct military conflict in July between the Houthi rebel military group and the governments of Yemen and Saudi Arabia.
Here’s the latest travel advice for Saudi Arabia, plus all the key questions and answers.
Is it safe to travel to Saudi Arabia?
FCDO travel advice for Saudi Arabia as of 17 October (FCDO) The UK’s Foreign Office (FCDO) updated its travel advice on Saturday, 17 October, telling British citizens it advises against all but essential travel for almost the entire country.
This is an upgrade from a few weeks ago, when the attacks first started, when only certain cities and areas of Saudi Arabia were under this travel advisory.
The FCDO continues to advise against all travel to within 10km of the Yemen border.
What is the government’s advice? The FCDO says that following the attack on King Khalid International airport on 10 October, the airport “continues to be targeted and remains at risk of further attacks”.
The FCDO explains that since 13 July 2026, the Houthis have launched missiles and drones targeting several areas of Saudi Arabia.
“There is a heightened threat against airports, Saudi military and defence buildings, military bases, ports and energy infrastructure across Saudi Arabia, including Abha, Jizan, Najran, Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Yanbu, as well as shipping in the Red Sea.
“Further attacks against airports as well as disruption and cancellations are very likely.”
It adds that in addition to the threat of Houthi attacks, there remains the possibility of renewed attacks by Iran.
British nationals should read the government’s
