SriLankan Airlines extends suspension of Riyadh, Dammam flights until Oct. 24

SriLankan Airlines has extended the suspension of all flights between Colombo and the Saudi cities of Riyadh and Dammam until October 24, 2026. The carrier cited the prevailing security situation in the region. In a statement released “yesterday,” the airline said flight operations would resume only after conditions are assessed as suitable for commercial aviation. SriLankan emphasized that the safety and security of passengers and crew remain its top priority. The company directed passengers seeking updates to contact it by phone at 1979 within Sri Lanka, at +94 11 777 1979 from overseas, or via WhatsApp at +94 74 444 1979 (chat only). It also pointed travelers to their agents or to www.srilankan.com, and apologized for the inconvenience.