Air India and IndiGo have suspended flights from Ahmedabad to Saudi Arabia, disrupting services to Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah and leaving affected passengers eligible for full refunds. The cancellations were reported from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport amid what the airlines described as a prevailing serious and unstable situation.
Air India has cancelled its Saudi Arabia flights from Ahmedabad until October 20, while IndiGo has suspended its services until October 24. The measures cover direct and connecting flights linked to the three Saudi cities, according to the report.
The disruption affects passengers travelling from Ahmedabad to Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah, three important destinations for international travellers using the Gujarat airport. The cancellations have interrupted existing travel plans and created uncertainty for passengers who had booked tickets for the affected services.
Both airlines have cited passenger safety as the reason for the temporary suspension. The report did not provide further details about the prevailing situation or specify whether the suspension would be extended beyond the announced dates. It also did not state when services would resume after the current cancellation periods end.
Passengers holding tickets for the cancelled flights have been told they are entitled to a 100 per cent refund. They can cancel their bookings and seek repayment through the respective airlines, including through the official websites of Air India and IndiGo, according to the information provided by the airlines.
The refund provision is intended to address the immediate financial impact of the cancellations, although it does not resolve the wider disruption for passengers who may have arranged onward travel, accommodation or other time-sensitive plans. The report does not specify whether the airlines will provide rebooking options or assistance with alternate routes.
The suspension also places the focus on Ahmedabad’s role as an international air gateway for passengers travelling to the Gulf region. Any prolonged interruption on these routes would affect the availability of direct air connections between Gujarat’s largest city and Saudi Arabia, although the current announcement is limited to the dates communicated by the two airlines.
Passengers with upcoming bookings should check their individual flight status and refund instructions directly with Air India or IndiGo before travelling to the airport. Based on the announced schedules, Air India’s suspension runs until October 20 and IndiGo’s until October 24, after which further airline communication will determine whether services resume or the disruption continues.
