Biman Bangladesh Airlines has extended the suspension of all flights from Dhaka to Dammam and Riyadh until November 4, for the safety of passengers in light of attacks on various airports in Saudi Arabia.
The state-owned flag carrier announced this information in a press release on Sunday afternoon (October 25). Previously, flights on the Dhaka-Dammam route were scheduled to be suspended until October 26, and on the Dhaka-Riyadh route until October 31.
Biman Bangladesh’s press release stated that passengers requiring travel for urgent needs to Saudi Arabia can use Jeddah and Madinah International Airports. Travel to Saudi Arabia and back to Bangladesh will be possible through these airports.
Considering passenger demand, Biman has been operating two daily flights on the Dhaka-Jeddah route since October 16. This operation will continue until November 4. Additionally, flights are regularly operated on the Dhaka-Madinah route using Boeing 787 aircraft.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines announced that further decisions regarding the suspended flights and new schedules will be communicated in due course. Passengers are requested to contact their nearest Biman Bangladesh sales center for necessary information regarding tickets and travel.
Previously, flights from Dhaka to various destinations in Saudi Arabia began to be canceled or suspended from October 11, following Houthi attacks on the night of October 10. Biman Bangladesh Airlines has now suspended flights on the Dhaka-Riyadh and Dhaka-Dammam routes in three phases so far.
