The Houthis have reinstated a ban on using King Khalid International Airport, citing it as "unsafe" and a "military target." Terminal 1 will manage domestic flights, while Terminal 2 will handle international flights. The airport's operations were halted after a recent attack that resulted in 13 deaths and over 300 injuries.
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The Houthis have reinstated a ban on using King Khalid International Airport.: The Houthis have reinstated a ban on using King Khalid International Airport.
Terminal 1 will manage domestic flights, while Terminal 2 will handle international fligh…: Terminal 1 will manage domestic flights, while Terminal 2 will handle international flights.
The airport's operations were halted after a recent attack that resulted in 13 deaths and…: The airport's operations were halted after a recent attack that resulted in 13 deaths and over 300 injuries.
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Houthis renew warning against using King Khalid airport
25 October 2026 04:10 GMT
The Houthis have renewed their warning to airlines, airport staff and travellers against using Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport.
The group’s spokesman, Yahya Saree, described the airport as “unsafe” and said it remained a “military target”.
Late on Saturday, the airport announced that Terminal 1 would handle domestic flights, while Terminal 2 would serve international flights operated by national carriers from Sunday.
Airport operations were suspended on October 10 following a Houthi attack that killed 13 people and injured more than 300 others.
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