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Saudi Arabia Reopens Riyadh Airport Even as Houthis Threaten Further Strikes

Saudi authorities reopened King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday following a suspension that lasted roughly two weeks due to Houthi attacks. The reopening occurred despite renewed warnings and threats of further strikes from the Yemen-based, Iran-backed Houthi militia. The prior closure and resulting missile and drone attacks had forced the cancellation of 86% of flights to Riyadh and grounded air traffic across Saudi Arabia, ending a truce that had largely held since 2022. Travelers are advised to check flight statuses before heading to the terminal.

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  • ✓ Saudi authorities reopened King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday.
  • ✓ Yemen's Houthi militia vowed to continue striking the facility despite the reopening.
  • ✓ The airport had been closed for roughly two weeks following Houthi attacks.
  • ✓ Houthi missile attacks previously forced the cancellation of 86% of flights to Riyadh.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 23 independent reporting domains (100% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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King Khalid International Airport resumed partial operations on Sunday after a two-week closure caused by Houthi missile and drone strikes.

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  1. Saudi Arabia Reopens Riyadh Airport Despite New Houthi Threats

    Saudi authorities reopened King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday following a suspension that lasted roughly two weeks due to Houthi attacks. The reopening occurred despite renewed warnings and threats of further strikes from the Yemen-based, Iran-backed Houthi militia. The prior closure and resulting missile and drone attacks had forced the cancellation of 86% of flights to Riyadh and grounded air traffic across Saudi Arabia, ending a truce that had largely held since 2022. Travelers are advised to check flight statuses before heading to the terminal.

    Why it matters

    The disruption of civilian aviation infrastructure in Riyadh underscores the widening regional fallout from renewed military hostilities involving Yemen, Iran, and Saudi Arabia. Regional powers including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan recently held emergency diplomatic talks in Tehran to prevent further escalation. The attacks on the Saudi capital and oil sites coincide with broader international efforts to manage escalating tensions across the Middle East.

    What is confirmed

    • Saudi authorities reopened King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday.
    • Yemen's Houthi militia vowed to continue striking the facility despite the reopening.
    • The airport had been closed for roughly two weeks following Houthi attacks.
    • Houthi missile attacks previously forced the cancellation of 86% of flights to Riyadh.

    What to watch next

    • Whether Saudi air defense systems successfully intercept subsequent Houthi missile and drone volleys directed at Riyadh.
    • Official announcements regarding flight schedule stability at King Khalid International Airport.
    Sources used for this update (25)
    1. www.nytimes.com — The New York Times - Breaking News, US News, World News and Videos
    2. timesofindia.indiatimes.com — Saudi Arabia Turns To Iran Amid Houthi Strikes, Dealing Trump A Major Gulf Blow? - Times of India Videos
    3. understandingwar.org — Home | Institute for the Study of War
    4. U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Saudi Arabia (.gov) — Travel Advisory: Saudi Arabia October 2026
    5. Reuters — Yemen's Houthis renew warning against using Riyadh airport
    6. WSJ — The Saudi Airline That Launched Right in the Middle of a War
    7. AP News — Saudi Arabia reopens airport as attacks by Houthi rebels persist, and other Mideast news
    8. The Arab Weekly — Houthis threaten Riyadh airport as Saudi oil sites come under attack
    9. eturbonews.com — Middle East Tourism on the Edge: Missiles Threaten Airports, Governments Warn Travelers, but Dubai, Saudi Arabia and Qatar Remain ....
    10. The New York Times — Saudi Arabia Reopens Riyadh Airport After Weeks of Houthi Attacks
    11. The Jerusalem Post — Saudis intercept Houthi drones, missiles from Yemen as conflict intensifies
    12. Gulf News — Middle East war: Trump rules out Iran strike; 2 injured in Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia
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