Flydubai





The airline warns of possible further schedule changes on Saudi routes and urges passengers to check their bookings and update their contact details before heading to the airport.

Dubai – United Arab Emirates – Al-Rehla

Flydubai announced on Thursday, November 5, 2026, that it has extended flight cancellations to three Saudi Arabian destinations—Riyadh, Dammam and Abha—until November 9, amid ongoing developments affecting its flight schedules.

The decision follows earlier extensions affecting the same destinations, most recently until November 5. No confirmed date has been announced for the resumption of services.

Further Schedule Changes Possible

A flydubai spokesperson confirmed that additional changes to the airline's scheduled services to Saudi Arabia may occur, urging passengers to regularly check their flight status through official channels.

The airline also stressed the importance of updating phone numbers and email addresses linked to bookings to ensure passengers receive notifications about cancellations or schedule changes.

Services Continue to Other Destinations

The suspension does not affect all Saudi destinations served by flydubai.

Recent operational reports indicate that services continue to other cities, including Jeddah, Madinah, Taif, Tabuk, Qassim and Hail.
However, passengers are advised to verify the status of individual flights before making alternative travel arrangements.

Options for Affected Passengers

Passengers whose flights have been cancelled can review rebooking or ticket refund options through flydubai's official website, subject to applicable terms and policies.

Travellers who booked through travel agencies should contact their booking agents to confirm the available alternatives.

Al-Rehla Perspective | Check Before Heading to the Airport

The extended cancellations directly affect travel plans between Dubai and the three Saudi cities, particularly for passengers with connecting flights or hotel reservations.

Al-Rehla advises travellers to verify their flight status before heading to the airport and review refund or rebooking conditions before purchasing alternative tickets.
Passengers should continue monitoring official updates until flight schedules stabilise.