A total of 180 flights operating from Dhaka to Riyadh and Dammam in Saudi Arabia have been canceled, leaving 23,085 passengers affected. According to data released by the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) on Saturday, November 7, 2026, the suspensions occurred between October 10 and November 7.
The canceled services comprise 103 direct flights and 77 transit flights. The direct flight cancellations include 51 operated by Biman Bangladesh Airlines, 21 by Saudia, 21 by Riyadh Airways, and 10 by US-Bangla Airlines. Additionally, 77 transit flights operated by international carriers—including IndiGo (30), Emirates (14), Qatar Airways (9), Flydubai (8), Air India (8), SalamAir (7), and EgyptAir (1)—were barred from carrying passengers from Dhaka due to regional airspace and airport restrictions.
Read nextPM Tariq Rahman Marches 7 Kilometers in Historic Return to Dhaka Streets After 21 YearsThe sweeping cancellations stem from security measures enacted following recent Houthi drone and missile attacks targeting Riyadh and Dammam airports. Following the initial emergency closures, airlines like Biman Bangladesh and international operators extended their suspension windows indefinitely to ensure passenger safety.
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