ABU DHABI, Nov. 6, 2026 — Etihad Airways resumed Abu Dhabi–Jeddah flights on Nov. 6. Its Riyadh and Dammam services stay cancelled until Nov. 19, after attacks shut Riyadh’s main airport in October. The airport partly reopened on Oct. 25.
Status
| Route | Status |
|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi–Jeddah | Resumed Nov. 6 (EY601/EY603 outbound, EY602/EY604 return) |
| Abu Dhabi–Riyadh | Cancelled through Nov. 19 |
| Abu Dhabi–Dammam | Cancelled through Nov. 19 |
When Riyadh and Dammam will resume after Nov. 19 is TBA.
What it means for non-revs
- Expect the restarted Jeddah flights to be full while passengers from cancelled flights are reaccommodated.
- Do not plan Riyadh or Dammam trips on Etihad before Nov. 20. Recheck after that, because the restart date has not been confirmed.
- Disruption in the region has not fully ended. Keep a backup plan for getting home from any Gulf trip.
Sources
- Arabian Business — Etihad and flydubai resume selected Saudi Arabia flights from UAE
- Gulf News — UAE flights status today: Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia cancellations, delays as Saudi routes remain disrupted (last updated Nov. 5, 2026)
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