Etihad: check Saudi flight cancellations through October 24–25

Check the exact flight and date

Etihad’s October 19 notice affects Abu Dhabi (AUH) services to three Saudi cities. Riyadh cancellations extend into October 25; Dammam is expected to resume later that day. Jeddah daytime services continue. Check the flight-specific date ranges below and confirm the current status before changing your booking.

Cancellation ranges below are in October 2026:

• Riyadh: EY551/552, October 9–25; EY555/556 and EY559/560, October 9–24.
• Dammam: EY575/576, October 12–25; EY577/578, October 13–25; EY571/572, October 13–24; EY573/574, October 11–24.
• Jeddah: EY603/604, October 12–25; EY601/602, October 11–24.

Reconfirm animal arrangements before rebooking

If your itinerary includes one of these flights, check current status and ask Etihad or your booking agent about rerouting or refund eligibility under its schedule-change policy. Resumption is not guaranteed.

Reconfirm pet or service-dog acceptance on every replacement sector. The flight notice does not establish cargo cancellations, animal-carriage permission or unconditional animal-fee refunds. See our Etihad pet travel guide.

Read the official sources

• Etihad: Abu Dhabi–Saudi Arabia flight cancellations

Sources checked October 20, 2026. Requirements can change. Confirm the instructions for your departure country and travel date with the relevant authority.

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