# Houthi Strikes on Saudi Airports Prompt FlyDubai Cancellations and Condemnations From Jordan and Pakistan

*Friday, October 9, 2026 at 4:06 PM UTC — Hamer Intelligence Services Desk*

**Published**: 2026-10-09T16:06:09.333Z (3h ago)
**Category**: conflict | **Region**: Middle East
**Importance**: 7/10
**Sources**: OSINT
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**Deck**: Houthi attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Abha International Airport have drawn public condemnation from Jordan and Pakistan and led FlyDubai to cancel flights to Saudi Arabia.

Recent Houthi attacks on Saudi airports are reaching far beyond Yemen’s frontlines, grounding flights and forcing governments around the region to take public positions.

On 9 October, Jordan and Pakistan issued statements condemning Houthi attacks on Saudi airports, specifically naming King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Abha International Airport. Both governments framed the strikes as assaults on civilian infrastructure.

At the same time, FlyDubai announced that it was cancelling flights to Saudi Arabia following the attacks on airports in Saudi territory. The move directly affects passengers who rely on these routes for work, business travel or religious visits.

The disruption underscores how attacks launched from Yemen are reshaping civilian life in neighboring states. Airlines must reassess risk to crews and aircraft, while travellers face uncertainty about whether routes into Saudi cities will operate on schedule.

The broader pattern, described by UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg in his 9 October briefing to the UN Security Council, involves continued cross‑border attacks against civilian infrastructure and energy facilities in Saudi Arabia as Yemen returns to full‑scale war. Targeting airports adds a visible and symbolic layer to that pressure because these facilities are crowded transport hubs with international links.

Jordan’s and Pakistan’s condemnations carry their own weight. Both countries have close ties with Saudi Arabia, including economic links and political cooperation. Their public positions signal that continued attacks on Saudi civilian sites risk political fallout for the Houthis within the wider region.

Over the coming days, key signs will include whether other airlines adjust their Saudi schedules, how Saudi authorities reinforce airport defenses, and whether the level of cross‑border fire from Yemen changes. Those developments will show whether this round of airport strikes remains a short‑term shock or becomes a longer‑term constraint on Saudi Arabia’s role as an air‑travel hub.