SriLankan Airlines suspends Riyadh flights until October 18 - Breaking News

SriLankan Airlines has temporarily suspended all flights to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, until October 18, 2026, following a recent security incident affecting Riyadh Airport. In a notice to passengers, the airline said the suspension was due to the incident and ongoing safety and operational assessments. The airline said services would resume once prevailing conditions were assessed as suitable for commercial flight operations. Passengers seeking further information can the airline on 1979 within Sri Lanka or +94 11 777 1979 from overseas. They can also the airline via WhatsApp on +94 74 444 1979 (chat only), their travel agents or the official website,

SriLankan Airlines has temporarily suspended all flights to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, until October 18, 2026, following a recent security incident affecting Riyadh Airport.

In a notice to passengers, the airline said the suspension was due to the incident and ongoing safety and operational assessments.

The airline said services would resume once prevailing conditions were assessed as suitable for commercial flight operations.

Passengers seeking further information can the airline on 1979 within Sri Lanka or +94 11 777 1979 from overseas. They can also the airline via WhatsApp on +94 74 444 1979 (chat only), their travel agents or the official website,

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