SriLankan Airlines flights to Dammam and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia will cease from the 24th.

Due to the unstable security situation in the Middle East region, SriLankan Airlines has taken steps to further extend the suspension period for all flights targeting Dammam and Riyadh cities in Saudi Arabia. Accordingly, this flight suspension will remain in effect until October 24th.

Issuing a special announcement regarding this decision, SriLankan Airlines emphasizes that the safety and security of its passengers and crew are its foremost responsibility and task. The announcement further states that this step was taken with serious consideration of the current uncertain situation in the region.

However, the airline has also clarified the resumption of flight services to the relevant destinations. They indicate that they will immediately restore their flight services once it is confirmed that a suitable and safe environment for commercial flight operations exists in the region again.

Several special communication channels have also been opened for passengers wishing to obtain further information regarding this flight suspension. Accordingly, passengers residing in Sri Lanka can obtain relevant information by calling the hotline 1979, and passengers residing abroad can call +94 11 777 1979. In addition, the airline has facilitated obtaining necessary assistance by sending a message via WhatsApp to +94 74 444 1979.