Lucknow-Riyadh Flynas flights affected; passengers advised to check status before leaving for airport amid security crisis at Riyadh airport

Flynas flights XY334 and XY320 from Lucknow to Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, are reported to be affected since 11 October 2026. This impact comes amid the security situation in Riyadh, which has disrupted operations at the King Khalid International Airport. Passengers planning to travel from Lucknow to Riyadh should confirm their flight status with the airline before leaving for the airport.

Which flights are affected

XY334 and XY320 are Flynas's nonstop services between Lucknow and Riyadh. According to the Trip.com list, XY334 departs from Lucknow in the morning and XY320 in the evening. We did not find information in the available material regarding which of these two flights was cancelled or had its schedule changed on 12 October. Therefore, passengers should check the status of their specific flight date directly with the airline.

What is the situation in Riyadh

According to an ABC News report, all flights to and from Riyadh are currently suspended or diverted, and operations at King Khalid Airport have been halted due to security reasons. The report mentions three attacks at the airport, in which 12 people are said to have died and more than 300 injured. It was also stated that there is no indication yet regarding the reopening of the airport.

There are discrepancies in casualty figures across different reports. A report from a few days ago mentioned three deaths and dozens injured in attacks on two Saudi airports. The latest figures can only be confirmed through an official statement from Saudi authorities.

Reports have named Yemen's Houthi movement regarding responsibility for the attacks. According to one report, the Houthi group has claimed responsibility for the attacks on Riyadh's infrastructure. This claim is based on the relevant reports.

Impact on other airlines

The impact on flights to Riyadh has affected several airlines:

• Akasa Air has extended the suspension of all flights to and from Riyadh until 13 October.
• The Lufthansa Group has announced the suspension of Riyadh services until 16 October.
• Air France has cancelled flights to Riyadh until 24 October.

IndiGo and Air India Express are also reported to have direct services from India to Riyadh on this route. The current status of their flights from Lucknow could not be independently verified.

Flynas's ongoing flights in Riyadh have also been affected. Based on data from aviation analytics firm Cirium, 30 out of 91 scheduled Flynas flights from Riyadh were affected on Thursday. According to information from Kochi Airport, Flynas flight XY 399/400 between Kochi and Riyadh was also among the affected services on 11 October.

What passengers should do

• Check the latest flight status through Flynas's official channels before leaving for the airport.
• Double-check ticket booking details, especially the date of travel and flight number.
• If the ticket was booked through a travel agent, contact them as well.
• Only consider information regarding the resumption of flights or schedule changes based on official airline notifications.

Current status

We have not received any detailed information from the airline regarding the duration of the cancellation or delay of these two Flynas flights from Lucknow. No date has been announced for the reopening of Riyadh Airport. The story will be updated as new information becomes available.