Biman Bangladesh Airlines has suspended its Dhaka to Riyadh to Dhaka services until October 17, 2026, due to the closure of King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia, which has interrupted transport links to and from the Saudi capital. The suspension applies to flights BG339 and BG340, with Biman advising its customers not to go to the airport until they get an updated schedule for their flights.
The airline announced the cancellation of its flights to King Khalid International Airport on October 10, 2026, citing disruptions to its operations due to the closure of the airport. Biman Bangladesh Airlines has been canceling flights as the closure of King Khalid International Airport was extended until further notice. Its latest advertisement shows cancellation of flights up to October 17, 2026, with the airline apologizing to its customers and saying it will advise on arrangements for the cancelled services and revised schedules for flights as more details emerge.
Riyadh Airport Closure Closes Doors To International Travel
King Khalid International Airport’s closure follows security scares in the kingdom, with the airport ordered closed and operations suspended for some of its flights. This closure has led to several airlines canceling their flights or postponing them as they await an update on the situation.
The disruptions to services at the airport were felt in other regional airlines that fly services between Dhaka and Saudi Arabia. Ten (10) flights between Dhaka and Riyadh had been canceled as of October 12, 2026, impacting 3,431 passengers. The canceled services were for Biman Bangladesh Airlines, US-Bangla Airlines, Saudia, and Riyadh Air, indicating the airport closure’s effect on other airlines that use its services.
Travelers Instructed To Check Flight Status of Biman Bangladesh Airlines
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has told its customers with flights booked on the canceled services to contact their nearest ticket offices or the airline company’s call centre. Travelers should confirm whether their flights have been rescheduled to a later date or advised not to go to the airport. It is better to seek clarification and confirmation on rescheduling, rebooking, and refunds policies well before considering alternatives to their travel plans.
The representatives of the Biman Bangladesh Airlines will assist passengers with their queries, and those connecting through other flights may need to change their plans depending on the length of the disruption. Biman has said it will update its customers on cancellations and arrangements for their flights.
Security Concerns Cripple Airlines Operations Around The Region
With disruptions to international travel in several countries, airlines have had to make changes to their operations due to security incidents that affect their operations. Such disruptions also affect passengers traveling between different destinations. The regional airline industry and travelers have been affected by such situations where several carriers cancel flights, change their schedules, and make arrangements for other operations depending on the length of disruption. Passengers who are scheduled to embark on short-haul, medium-haul, or long-haul trips for business or pleasure should ensure they have all important information on current and future flight itineraries.
Airlines will keep their customers informed on changes, including rescheduling and rebooking, depending on the situation. While such disruptions affect the passenger, airlines will ensure that they minimize the effects to the extent possible. For passengers traveling between Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia, resumption of normal operations will depend on the situation in the Saudi capital and the authorities’ decisions in charge of airport operations. Biman Bangladesh Airlines has issued a notice of the cancellation of its flights to the Saudi capital up to October 17, 2026. Customers should stay updated and not assume that flights will resume on October 17th.
