Flight operations across Pakistan have been severely disrupted following restrictions at Saudi airports after reported Houthi attacks, affecting international services and domestic airline schedules.
According to aviation sources, 114 flights across Pakistan were cancelled or became non-operational over the past 24 hours, while another 77 flights were delayed.
The disruption has particularly affected flights connecting Pakistan with Saudi Arabia. With Riyadh Airport closed, 28 flights to and from Riyadh were cancelled on Wednesday, according to the reported schedule.
Sources said Riyadh Airport was scheduled to remain closed until midnight on October 17, further affecting air connectivity between the two countries.
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Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) diverted flight PK-765, travelling from Multan to Riyadh, to an alternative airport.
Two flights from Karachi to Jeddah were also cancelled, along with one flight each from Sialkot and Multan to Dammam.
Saudi Airlines flights SV-724 and SV-725 operating from Lahore to Madinah were delayed by five hours.
The disruption also affected domestic routes. Four flights from Lahore to Skardu faced delays ranging from two and a half to three hours.
Five flights from Karachi to Lahore were delayed by three to eight hours, while seven flights from Karachi to Islamabad recorded delays of between one and five hours.
Passengers travelling to Saudi Arabia or using affected domestic routes may face further schedule changes. Travellers are advised to confirm their flight status with their airline before leaving for the airport.
