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IMPORTANT UPDATE/ADVISORY (18 OCTOBER 2026 @ 2000 HRS LT) ➡️ In continuation of earlier advisories, the Consulate General of India, Jeddah, wishes to share the following updates for Indian nationals, particularly Umrah pilgrims, affected by the ongoing flight disruptions. ➡️ Airports at Jeddah, Madinah and Dammam remain operational, although some flight disruptions continue. Indian carriers have extended the suspension of their services to and from Saudi Arabia as follows: 👉🏻 Air India, Air India Express and IndiGo: Until 24 October 2026. 👉🏻 Akasa Air: Until 27 October 2026. ➡️ However, alternative flight options remain available through other airlines, including: 👉🏻 Saudia: Scheduled services to India from Jeddah, Madinah and Dammam. 👉🏻 Flynas: Services from Dammam to Delhi, Mumbai and Lucknow, subject to schedules and availability. 👉🏻 Flyadeal: Dammam-Mumbai flights, subject to schedules and availability. 👉🏻 Other international connections, including possible travel via UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar, subject to applicable visa and entry requirements. ➡️ All concerned travel agents, tour operators and Umrah service providers are requested to actively explore available alternative flight arrangements for pilgrims under their care and facilitate their earliest possible return to India. They are also requested to remain in regular contact with the affected pilgrims and coordinate closely with the Consulate wherever necessary. ➡️ The Consulate continues to engage with concerned local authorities, airlines, travel operators and Indian community volunteers to address difficulties faced by affected Indian nationals, including facilitating access to essential medicines, food and other necessary assistance. ➡️ Indian nationals are advised to verify flight arrangements before travelling, follow the guidance of local Saudi authorities and continue to observe the safety precautions outlined in the advisories issued by the Embassy of India, Riyadh, including refraining from photographing, filming or sharing information relating to ongoing security incidents. ➡️ Indian nationals planning to travel to Saudi Arabia, including for Umrah, are also advised to factor in possible flight disruptions and extended stays while making their travel arrangements. 24×7 CONTROL ROOMS – CONSULAR ASSISTANCE ➡️ The Consulate’s Control Rooms in Jeddah and Makkah continue to remain operational to assist Indian nationals affected by the ongoing travel disruptions. 📍 Jeddah Control Room 📞 Telephone: +966-12-2614093; +966-556122301 📞 800-244-0003 (Toll free: calls from within KSA only) 📱 WhatsApp: +966-536209704 ✉️ Email: [email protected] 📍 Makkah Control Room 📞 Telephone: +966 553646966 ➡️ Affected Indian nationals requiring urgent assistance may contact the above Control Rooms. They are requested to share their relevant travel details through these official channels to facilitate necessary assistance. ➡️ The Consulate remains committed to extending all possible consular assistance to affected Indian nationals. @MEAIndia @IndianEmbRiyadh