British nationals are advised to stay away from almost all airports in Saudi Arabia, following recent Houthi strikes on Riyadh's aviation hub. The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) updated its travel advice on Sunday, 11 October, after an incident at King Khalid airport the day before.
The FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to all airports in Saudi Arabia, with the exception of Medina International airport. This advice also extends to Riyadh province, Aseer province, Najran province, Jizan province, and the cities of Taif, Jeddah, and Dammam. The FCDO continues to advise against all travel within 10km of the Yemen border.
British nationals are encouraged to avoid King Khalid International Airport until it is secure and to monitor advice from Saudi authorities. The FCDO states that further attacks against airports are very likely and advises following Saudi Civil Defence alerts. Since 13 July 2026, the Houthis have launched missiles and drones targeting several areas of Saudi Arabia.
For those wishing to leave Saudi Arabia, the FCDO suggests considering travel by land to Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, or Jordan, and flying from there. Travellers should plan their journey carefully, including checking entry/exit requirements and ensuring they have the correct paperwork.