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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rio Yamat

Lufthansa, Indian airlines suspend Riyadh service after explosions hit Saudi capital

Saudi Arabia Flight Cancellations - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Airlines including Lufthansa and Air India have temporarily suspended operations to Saudi Arabia's capital after explosions, including a large blast heard at the international airport in Riyadh, were reported Thursday.

More than 275 flights were canceled Thursday at King Khalid International Airport, according to flight monitor FlightAware. The cancellations accounted for 40% of scheduled arrivals and 30% of scheduled departures.

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