King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh remains under flight restrictions following Houthi attacks that began in early October 2026, including a claimed strike on November 4 that prompted further safety verifications. Partial operations resumed on October 25 for Saudi carriers in Terminals 1 and 2, but each arrival and departure requires prior General Authority of Civil Aviation approval under active NOTAMs, limiting volume well below normal levels. Major international airlines have extended suspensions through mid-November or later, with Etihad, flydubai, Lufthansa Group, and others citing ongoing regional risks; some services reroute via Dammam or Al Qassim with ground transfers. Trader assessments reflect these security constraints, gradual Saudi carrier ramp-up, and absence of a full unrestricted schedule.