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A deadly strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has prompted temporary operational suspensions, airline cancellations and travel warnings, including advice from the United Kingdom urging citizens to exercise caution amid continuing security concerns. Saudi authorities reported 12 fatalities and 309 injuries following the attack on Saturday, 10 October 2026, according to a report published by The New Indian Express on Sunday. Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said the victims included four Saudi citizens and residents of several other nationalities. Those killed included two Bangladeshi nationals and one citizen each of the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine and Sudan. The authorities also reported that 309 people were injured, including some in critical condition, and said the injured were receiving medical treatment at several hospitals. Property damage was reported, with its full extent still under assessment. The attack was attributed to Yemen’s Houthi group in the report and drew condemnation from international officials. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said an American citizen had been killed and called for the attacks to stop immediately. UN Secretary-General António Guterres also condemned the strike, citing reports of civilian deaths and injuries and warning that attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure violate international law. For the United Kingdom, the immediate consequence documented in the report is an official travel warning linked to the security situation at the airport. The UK was among several countries whose authorities advised their citizens to avoid the airport or exercise caution. The report does not provide the precise wording of the British advisory or identify the government department that issued it. Airport operations were temporarily suspended after the strike while authorities assessed damage and carried out safety inspections in coordination with relevant agencies. Several airlines also announced cancellations or suspensions. India's Akasa Air extended the suspension of all flights to and from Riyadh until 13 October, while Kuwait Airways cancelled its Riyadh-bound and return flights on Saturday because of the airport closure. The report does not identify any specific UK airline cancellations or quantify the effect on British passengers. The strike followed earlier attacks on King Khalid International Airport and Abha International Airport on 6 and 7 October, which GACA said had caused three deaths and 36 injuries. The latest incident has therefore added to a series of reported attacks affecting Saudi aviation facilities. For British travellers, the confirmed development is the UK advisory to exercise caution or avoid the airport amid continuing security concerns. Anyone planning to travel through Riyadh should check current official UK travel advice and confirm their flight status directly with their airline before setting out. The source report does not establish how long the airport disruption will last or whether further restrictions will be imposed.
A deadly strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has prompted temporary operational suspensions, airline cancellations and travel warnings, including advice from the United Kingdom urging citizens to exercise caution amid continuing security concerns. Saudi authorities reported 12 fatalities and 309 injuries following the attack on Saturday, 10 October 2026, according to a report published by The New Indian Express on Sunday.
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said the victims included four Saudi citizens and residents of several other nationalities. Those killed included two Bangladeshi nationals and one citizen each of the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine and Sudan. The authorities also reported that 309 people were injured, including some in critical condition, and said the injured were receiving medical treatment at several hospitals. Property damage was reported, with its full extent still under assessment.
The attack was attributed to Yemen’s Houthi group in the report and drew condemnation from international officials. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said an American citizen had been killed and called for the attacks to stop immediately. UN Secretary-General António Guterres also condemned the strike, citing reports of civilian deaths and injuries and warning that attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure violate international law.
For the United Kingdom, the immediate consequence documented in the report is an official travel warning linked to the security situation at the airport. The UK was among several countries whose authorities advised their citizens to avoid the airport or exercise caution. The report does not provide the precise wording of the British advisory or identify the government department that issued it.
Airport operations were temporarily suspended after the strike while authorities assessed damage and carried out safety inspections in coordination with relevant agencies. Several airlines also announced cancellations or suspensions. India’s Akasa Air extended the suspension of all flights to and from Riyadh until 13 October, while Kuwait Airways cancelled its Riyadh-bound and return flights on Saturday because of the airport closure. The report does not identify any specific UK airline cancellations or quantify the effect on British passengers.
The strike followed earlier attacks on King Khalid International Airport and Abha International Airport on 6 and 7 October, which GACA said had caused three deaths and 36 injuries. The latest incident has therefore added to a series of reported attacks affecting Saudi aviation facilities.
For British travellers, the confirmed development is the UK advisory to exercise caution or avoid the airport amid continuing security concerns. Anyone planning to travel through Riyadh should check current official UK travel advice and confirm their flight status directly with their airline before setting out. The source report does not establish how long the airport disruption will last or whether further restrictions will be imposed.
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