Russia Advises Citizens to Avoid Travel to Saudi Arabia
Russian embassy in Saudi Arabia advised citizens to postpone travel to the country due to airport closures and flight disruptions, noting no immediate threat to their safety and no need for emergency evacuation.
Consensus
- The Russian embassy in Saudi Arabia recommended that Russian citizens postpone travel to Saudi Arabia.
- The main issues are the temporary closure of the capital's airport and disruptions at other major airports.
- The closure of the capital's airport is scheduled to last until October 17, 2026.
- There is no immediate threat to the safety of Russian citizens in Saudi Arabia.
- Emergency evacuation is not currently being considered.
- The embassy is in contact with Saudi authorities to assist Russian citizens if needed.
- Russian citizens can stay in Saudi Arabia without a visa for up to 90 days under a bilateral agreement effective since May 11, 2026.
- If necessary, travelers should use airports in other cities of Saudi Arabia or neighboring countries.
Points of divergence
- The escalation in the Middle East is attributed to an attack on Iran, according to political analyst Nikolai Plotnikov. — vesti
Coverage (4 sources)
- Comment of the Embassy of Russia in Saudi Arabia on the request of the newspaper — МИД России
- Russian Embassy Called on Russians to Refrain from Traveling to Saudi Arabia — Коммерсантъ
- Russian Embassy Advised to Avoid Travels to Saudi Arabia — РИАМО
- Russians urged to refrain from trips to Saudi Arabia — Вести