Canadians cautioned against travel to Saudi Arabia after attacks on airports

According to Middle East Eye, Canada has advised its citizens to avoid all travel to King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and non-essential travel to other Saudi airports following a series of missile and drone attacks.[2]The Canadian Press, as carried by the Chronicle Journal, reports that the advisory, issued by Canada's embassy in the kingdom, notes the airports in Riyadh and Dammam have been targeted in recent days and the Riyadh airport remains closed.[3]CBC reports that the advisory encourages Canadians in the region to book travel through neighbouring countries like Bahrain and Qatar and offers information on ground transport options to those locations.[1]According to CBC, the advisory says Canadians with expiring visitor visas should arrange to leave Saudi Arabia as soon as possible and warns the embassy will not be able to help with visa extensions or fines for overstaying.[1]CBC also reports that the advisory says travellers should keep a close eye on their flight status because flights can be disrupted by attacks with little or no warning.[1]The Traveler reports that Canada's travel advice portal shows Saudi Arabia's overall risk level was upgraded on October 11, 2026, to "avoid non-essential travel"[4]. The same outlet reports that Houthi forces in Yemen have claimed responsibility for several of the recent barrages targeting Riyadh[4].