Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s international airports have called on passengers traveling to countries affected by recent airspace closures to contact their respective airlines before heading to the airport to avoid delays or unexpected disruptions.

The advisory comes in the wake of Israeli strikes on Iran, which have prompted several nations to shut down portions of their airspace, disrupting international flight routes.

Airports in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam stressed the importance of checking flight status with carriers in advance, particularly for travelers departing to or transiting through regions impacted by the escalating regional conflict.

The move is aimed at ensuring smooth travel operations and minimizing inconvenience to passengers amid evolving air traffic conditions.

Earlier, Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the Israeli strikes on Iranian territory, calling them a blatant violation of Iran’s sovereignty and a breach of international law and norms.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom’s deep concern over what it described as “heinous attacks,” emphasizing that the international community — particularly the UN Security Council — bears a major responsibility to immediately stop this aggression and prevent further escalation.