Riyadh Airport Reopening Amid Houthi Threats
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Saudi Arabia said its main airport resumed operations at two terminals on Oct 25 even as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis vowed to keep striking the facility, saying it remained a “military target”.
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Saudi Arabia has intensified its strikes on the Houthis since the group captured strategic areas along Yemen's Red Sea coast last month, advancing towards the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key global shipping route for Gulf oil producers on the other side of the Arabian Peninsula from the Strait of Hormuz.
Late on Saturday, King Khalid Airport said Terminal 1 would be designated for domestic flights and Terminal 2 for international flights operated by national carriers starting Sunday.
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the airport remained a "military target" and operations targeting the airport will continue, warning all airlines, airport staffers and travellers against using it.
The attacks came after the Houthi fighters said that — in the space of 24 hours — they targeted three Saudi airports, including in Riyadh, energy installations, a pipeline and an air base.
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On October 26, Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed they attacked Saudi oil pumping stations and Riyadh airport, escalating the conflict. The Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting missiles launched towards Riyadh but did not confirm the attacks on infrastructure. Tensions have risen as the Houthis continue to fire at key Saudi installations, affecting oil supplies and potentially widening the regional war.
Houthis say they attacked Saudi oil pumping stations, Riyadh airport as fighting intensifies →4 articles from The Straits Times on this storySaudi Arabia's main international airport was reopened after being shut down for more than two weeks due to attacks by Yemeni Houthi rebels, who also launched a ballistic missile and drone earlier that day. Meanwhile, Israel is conducting a large-scale military operation in the occupied West Bank following an attack that killed two Israeli soldiers on Friday, displacing hundreds of Palestinians and restricting their…
Saudi Arabia reopens airport as attacks by Houthi rebels persist, and other Mideast news →2 articles from Toronto Star on this storyOn October 25, 2026, explosions were heard in Riyadh as the Saudi capital's international airport was set to reopen after two weeks. The reopening came despite repeated attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, who have targeted the airport multiple times, including an attack this month that killed 13 people and injured over 300. The Houthis warned that the airport remains unsafe and a military target for their forces.
Explosions heard in Saudi capital as airport prepares to reopen →2 articles from The Hindu on this storySaudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport resumed operations on Sunday after being closed for two weeks due to attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels. The airport website showed several flights scheduled for arrival from cities like Dubai, Paris, and Cairo, though many remained canceled according to Flightradar24 data. Meanwhile, explosions were reported in Riyadh early Sunday following a warning of a hostile…
Flights resume at Riyadh airport after two-week closure as Houthis attack Saudi Arabia →2 articles from Dawn on this storyKing Khalid International Airport in Riyadh resumed operations on Sunday with designated terminals for domestic and international flights. However, the Yemen-based Houthi movement renewed warnings that the airport remains a military target, urging travelers to avoid it due to safety concerns. Houthis previously claimed attacks on several Saudi facilities, including airports and energy infrastructure across the…
‘Will never be safe’: Houthis warn as Riyadh airport resumes flights →Saudi Arabia's primary airport in Riyadh partially reopened Sunday following Houthi attacks that left 13 people dead. The kingdom intercepted further drone and missile strikes as operations resumed, with Terminal 1 handling domestic flights and Terminal 2 managing international traffic by national carriers. However, flight tracking data showed minimal activity at the airport, and the Houthis warned it would remain…
Saudi Arabia reopens Riyadh airport after Houthi attacks but flights remain limited →Show 2 more outlets
Air defences of the Saudi-led coalition intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Monday, shortly after flights resumed at Riyadh's main international airport following explosions and warnings from authorities about a potential aerial threat. The Houthis have previously targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh with multiple strikes, including one this month that resulted in 13…
Saudi coalition intercepts missile as Houthis claim new attack on Riyadh airport →Riyadh's international airport resumed limited operations on Sunday after being forced to close due to attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels two weeks prior. While Saudi airlines began operating from half the airport, foreign carriers have not yet returned and redirected flights to Al Qassim airport, which is over 350 kilometers away. The recent strikes killed at least 13 people and injured hundreds; some survivors spoke…
Limited operations resume at Riyadh airport following Houthi attacks →Analysis
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The fighting erupted after a years-long truce between the Houthis and Yemen’s government fell apart.
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- 21 Oct
The Houthis have acknowledged attacking the airport, claiming without evidence that Saudi Arabia provided military equipment to government forces through the facility.
- 24 Oct
Late on Oct 24, King Khalid Airport said it will designate terminals 1 and 2 for domestic and international flights from Oct 25.
- 25 Oct
The fighting erupted after a years-long truce between the Houthis and Yemen’s government fell apart.
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- 26 Oct Limited operations resume at Riyadh airport following Houthi attacksRiyadh's international airport resumed limited operations on Sunday after being forced to close due to attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels two weeks prior. While Saudi airlines began operating from half the airport, foreign carriers have not yet returned and redirected flights to Al Qassim airport, which is over 350 kilometers away. The recent strikes killed at least 13 people and injured hundreds; some survivors spoke…Semafor
26 Oct Saudi coalition intercepts missile as Houthis claim new attack on Riyadh airportAir defences of the Saudi-led coalition intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Monday, shortly after flights resumed at Riyadh's main international airport following explosions and warnings from authorities about a potential aerial threat. The Houthis have previously targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh with multiple strikes, including one this month that resulted in 13…South China Morning Post26 Oct Houthis say they attacked Saudi oil pumping stations, Riyadh airport as fighting intensifiesOn October 26, Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed they attacked Saudi oil pumping stations and Riyadh airport, escalating the conflict. The Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting missiles launched towards Riyadh but did not confirm the attacks on infrastructure. Tensions have risen as the Houthis continue to fire at key Saudi installations, affecting oil supplies and potentially widening the regional war.The Straits Times
25 Oct Flights resume at Riyadh airport after two-week closure as Houthis attack Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport resumed operations on Sunday after being closed for two weeks due to attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels. The airport website showed several flights scheduled for arrival from cities like Dubai, Paris, and Cairo, though many remained canceled according to Flightradar24 data. Meanwhile, explosions were reported in Riyadh early Sunday following a warning of a hostile…Dawn25 Oct Saudi Arabia reopens Riyadh airport after Houthi attacks but flights remain limitedSaudi Arabia's primary airport in Riyadh partially reopened Sunday following Houthi attacks that left 13 people dead. The kingdom intercepted further drone and missile strikes as operations resumed, with Terminal 1 handling domestic flights and Terminal 2 managing international traffic by national carriers. However, flight tracking data showed minimal activity at the airport, and the Houthis warned it would remain…The Independent
25 Oct Saudi says Riyadh airport partly reopens despite renewed Houthi threats but little trafficSaudi Arabia partially reopened King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on October 25, despite threats from the Houthi group in Yemen who vowed to continue targeting the facility. The airport had closed operations on October 10 following an attack that killed 13 people, the deadliest incident in Saudi Arabia in over a decade. However, flight tracking data showed little traffic at the reopened airport, indicating…The Straits Times
- 25 Oct Houthis target Saudi Arabia's south as Riyadh airport due to reopenYemen’s Houthi rebels launched extensive attacks across southern Saudi Arabia on Sunday, including missile strikes that prompted air defense alerts throughout the region. At least 10 ballistic missiles were intercepted by Saudi-led coalition forces. Despite these ongoing threats, Riyadh’s international airport partially reopened after a two-week closure due to previous Houthi strikes. The Houthis warned that the…Dawn
25 Oct Explosions heard in Saudi capital as airport prepares to reopenOn October 25, 2026, explosions were heard in Riyadh as the Saudi capital's international airport was set to reopen after two weeks. The reopening came despite repeated attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, who have targeted the airport multiple times, including an attack this month that killed 13 people and injured over 300. The Houthis warned that the airport remains unsafe and a military target for their forces.The Hindu
25 Oct Saudi Arabia reopens airport as attacks by Houthi rebels persist, and other Mideast newsSaudi Arabia's main international airport was reopened after being shut down for more than two weeks due to attacks by Yemeni Houthi rebels, who also launched a ballistic missile and drone earlier that day. Meanwhile, Israel is conducting a large-scale military operation in the occupied West Bank following an attack that killed two Israeli soldiers on Friday, displacing hundreds of Palestinians and restricting their…Toronto Star
25 Oct Riyadh airport resumes flights following Houthi attacksRiyadh's King Khalid International Airport resumed operations on Sunday, October 25, 2026, after a two-week closure following Houthi attacks from Yemen. The airport warned that Terminal 1 would handle domestic flights while Terminal 2 would manage international flights by national carriers. Despite the resumption of flights, the Houthis have continued their threats, with military spokesman Yahya Saree warning that…The Hindu
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25 Oct ‘Will never be safe’: Houthis warn as Riyadh airport resumes flightsKing Khalid International Airport in Riyadh resumed operations on Sunday with designated terminals for domestic and international flights. However, the Yemen-based Houthi movement renewed warnings that the airport remains a military target, urging travelers to avoid it due to safety concerns. Houthis previously claimed attacks on several Saudi facilities, including airports and energy infrastructure across the…Times of India25 Oct Yemen's Houthis renew warning against using Riyadh airportYemen's Houthi rebels have renewed their warning to avoid using Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on October 25, calling it a military target following an attack that killed 13 people and injured over 300 others earlier this month. The airport had announced plans to resume operations by designating separate terminals for domestic and international flights starting Sunday, but the Houthis stated they will…The Straits Times
24 Oct Iran-aligned Houthis warn against using Riyadh airport as it announces reopeningYemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis renewed their warning on October 25 against using Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, stating that it was unsafe and remained a military target. The same day, the airport announced that terminals 1 and 2 would be designated for domestic and international flights respectively from October 25, 2026. This announcement came after an attack on the airport on October 10 that killed 12…The Straits Times
21 Oct Saudi capital's airport opens to limited traffic, and other Mideast newsRiyadh’s King Khalid International Airport has resumed limited operations after being hit by Houthi strikes earlier this month. On Wednesday, only Saudi airlines like Saudia and FlyNas were operating there, with major international carriers canceling flights through mid-November. The renewed attacks on the airport could have long-term economic repercussions for Saudi Arabia beyond immediate damage costs…Toronto Star
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