An explosion occurred at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on 10 October 2026. Local rescue services have reported preliminary information about injuries, while the circumstances of the incident are still being established. Passengers planning to depart from the airport are advised to contact their airline before travelling to confirm whether their flight is operating.
Who this information concerns
This update concerns passengers departing from King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. It is especially relevant for travellers who are due to fly from the airport soon and for people arranging onward travel, including travel to Russia or travel connected with Russian visas, family matters or property.
The available information does not confirm that flight schedules have changed. It also does not state which flights, airlines, terminals or airport services may be affected. For that reason, passengers should not assume that a booked flight will operate as originally planned without checking directly with the carrier.
What has been confirmed
According to preliminary information from local rescue services, people were injured in the incident. The circumstances of the explosion are being investigated. No further confirmed details about the cause of the incident or its operational impact on the airport have been provided in the available material.
The embassy is determining whether any Russian nationals are among those injured. This does not mean that Russian citizens have been confirmed among the victims; it means that the information is being checked. Travellers should rely on their airline and relevant official authorities for updates relating to their own journey.
What to do before going to the airport
Contact your airline in advance and ask it to confirm your specific departure. Give the airline your flight number and travel date, and check the scheduled departure time and any instructions it provides for arriving at the airport. The source does not specify a deadline for this check, so it is advisable to make contact before leaving for the airport.
Keep your travel documents available when you contact the airline and when travelling. If your trip involves entry to Russia, separately check that your passport, visa or other entry permission remains valid for your intended journey. This incident report does not change or explain Russian visa, border-entry or migration-registration rules.
At the airport and after departure
The source provides no confirmed instructions about airport access, check-in procedures, security screening, terminal changes or baggage arrangements. Follow directions issued by airport staff, your airline and competent local authorities. Do not rely on unverified reports about cancellations, delays or alternative departure arrangements.
If you are already in Russia or will enter Russia after your journey, follow the entry and post-arrival procedures that apply to your individual status. Requirements may depend on nationality, visa category and the purpose of travel. Where the applicable rules, place of application or documents are unclear, verify them with the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs, or the relevant Russian consulate.
Consular contact in an emergency
For an emergency, the consular department’s emergency telephone number provided in the official update is +966 54 910 2266. Use this number if urgent consular assistance is needed in connection with the incident.
The update does not provide working hours, eligibility conditions or a list of services available through this number. It also does not state a specific timeframe in which the embassy will complete its checks concerning injured Russian nationals. In a life-threatening situation, seek immediate assistance from local emergency services as well as contacting the appropriate authorities.
Что проверить
- Contact your airline before travelling to King Khalid International Airport.
- Ask the airline to confirm your flight number, departure time and operating status.
- Check any instructions from the airline before leaving for the airport.
- Keep your passport, ticket and any visa or entry documents accessible.
- Follow instructions from airline staff, airport personnel and competent authorities.
- For urgent consular need, use the emergency number: +966 54 910 2266.
- If travelling onward to Russia, separately verify applicable entry and post-arrival requirements with the Russian Foreign Ministry, Interior Ministry or the relevant consulate.
