Saudi Arabia: "Major disruptions" affect Riyadh airport
Several flights were canceled or delayed on Saturday at Riyadh International Airport, according to data cited by RFI.
"Major disruptions" affected Riyadh International Airport in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, September 19, 2026, according to information reported by RFI.
According to the flight tracking website Flightradar24, cited by RFI, several flights to or from the Saudi capital were canceled or delayed due to these disruptions.
The exact nature of the problems cited was not specified in the available information. Airport authorities or the airlines involved have not yet provided additional details about the causes of these incidents.
The extent of the delays and the total number of flights affected remain to be confirmed. This article will be updated as additional information becomes available from Saudi authorities or airlines.
Sources
- «Problèmes majeurs» à l'aéroport de Ryad en Arabie saoudite, des vols annulés ou retardés — RFI — Français
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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