https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/riyadh-air-moves-flights-to-al-qassim-airport-a-4-5-hour-bus-ride-from-riyadhContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/riyadh-air-moves-flights-to-al-qassim-airport-a-4-5-hour-bus-ride-from-riyadhhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/riyadh-air-moves-flights-to-al-qassim-airport-a-4-5-hour-bus-ride-from-riyadh#u159608Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:07:29 +0000Riyadh Air is temporarily relocating its operations to Al Qassim Airport, forcing passengers to endure a four-hour drive to reach the Saudi capital. The flight shifts follow persistent Houthi attacks targeting the Riyadh area, which have severely disrupted normal aviation routines and pushed private jet charter costs sharply upward in Saudi Arabia. While the capital's main international hub has reopened for limited traffic, regional carriers are still adjusting schedules to bypass safety risks.Why it mattersHouthi military warnings and ongoing regional strikes have directly impacted major