SriLankan Airlines Extends Saudi Arabia Flight Suspensions to October 24

SriLankan Airlines extended the suspension of all flights between Colombo and the Saudi Arabian cities of Riyadh and Dammam until October 24, 2026. The national carrier cited the prevailing security situation in the region as the reason for the extension, stating that the safety and security of passengers and crew are its highest priority.

This decision follows a previous temporary suspension of flights to Riyadh announced on October 10, which was originally scheduled to expire on October 18. The airline intends to resume flight operations once conditions are assessed as suitable for commercial aviation.