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Riyadh flight cancelled? Refund, travel fund or rebook

Updated Oct 22, 2026 · By the Flypinas team

Short answer: If the airline cancelled your Riyadh flight, you can usually choose a refund, a travel credit or a free rebooking. Cebu Pacific gives you 30 days from the original flight date to choose, and your choice is final. Philippine Airlines lets you rebook within 60 days, or take a refund or Travel Credits. Act before your deadline, and use the airline’s own link.
Riyadh status: King Khalid Airport (RUH) reopened on Oct 17, 2026, but every arrival and departure needs prior permission from Saudi civil aviation (NOTAM A3650/26). PAL is suspended to Nov 29, Cebu Pacific to Oct 31, Qatar Airways and Etihad to Oct 24, and Emirates and flydubai have no restart date. See our Flight Alerts page for the latest.

Your options by airline

AirlineYour optionsDeadlineHow to requestOfficial page
Cebu PacificRiyadh flights cancelled to Oct 31
  • Refund to original payment
  • Travel Fund (no expiry)
  • Free rebook, no fare difference
Pick one option within 30 days of the original flight date. Rebook date must be within 30 days of the original date. Booking closes on day 31.Link in the cancellation email, or Manage Booking on the CEB app or websiteFlight Disruption Guidelines
Philippine AirlinesPR654/PR655 suspended to Nov 29
  • Refund (minus ticketing service charge)
  • Travel Credits
  • Free rebook or reroute (same region)
Rebook within 60 days of the original flight, same or higher booking class and same cabin.Self Re-accommodation Tool for rebooking; PAL Help Page for refund or Travel CreditsFlight Disruptions Help Page
Qatar AirwaysRUH suspended to Oct 24
  • Rebook on Qatar, no rebooking fee
  • Refund (no fee for involuntary changes)
Its posted policy lets you rebook to a new date up to Oct 31, 2026. Eligibility depends on your ticket date, so check with the airline.Qatar Airways website or app, or your travel agentTravel alerts
EmiratesDubai to Riyadh flights cancelled, no restart date
  • Rebook on the next available Emirates flight
  • Refund by refund form (direct bookings)
Check with the airline. Refunds take about 15 business days.Contact Emirates; refund form for direct bookings; travel agent bookings go through the agentDisrupted travel FAQ
EtihadAbu Dhabi to Riyadh cancelled to Oct 24
  • Rebooking options sent by email
  • Refund or Etihad Credit (depends on fare)
Check with the airline.etihad.com/manage, then Cancel/refund; or live chatCancellations and refunds
flydubaiDubai to Riyadh cancelled, no restart date
  • Free rebook if flydubai cancels
  • Refund options shown in Manage Booking
Check with the airline.Flight disruptions page or Manage Booking; travel agent bookings go through the agentFlight disruptions
SaudiaOperating at RUH
  • Check with the airline
Check with the airline.Manage My Booking on saudia.com; refund portal for cancelled flightsSaudia ticket refund
flynasOperating at RUH
  • Check with the airline
Check with the airline.flynas website, app or your travel agentflynas.com
Riyadh AirMany flights cancelled, including Manila RX873/RX874
  • Check with the airline
Check with the airline.Riyadh Air website, app or support channelsriyadhair.com

Swipe the table sideways on your phone. Airline rules change often; the airline’s own page always wins. Where we could not confirm a rule on an official airline page, we say “check with the airline”.

Checklist: what to do now

  1. Check your email and SMS from the airline. Do not go to the airport if your flight shows cancelled.
  2. Write down your booking reference and the original flight date. Your deadline counts from that date.
  3. Decide: refund, travel credit or free rebook. With Cebu Pacific, your choice is final.
  4. Use the airline's own link (table below). If you booked through an agent, contact the agent.
  5. Screenshot every confirmation and keep the refund reference number.
  6. If you must travel now, compare other routes (Jeddah or Dammam) before your deadline passes.

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Frequently asked questions

My Riyadh flight was cancelled. Am I entitled to a refund?

Yes, if the airline cancelled the flight, the main airlines let you choose a refund, a credit or a free rebooking. Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines both offer all three. Check the email the airline sent you for your options.

What is the deadline for Cebu Pacific?

You must choose a refund, Travel Fund or rebooking within 30 days of the original flight date. After day 30 the booking is closed and no more changes are allowed.

How long can I wait to rebook with Philippine Airlines?

PAL lets you rebook or reroute to another flight within 60 days of the original flight, in the same booking class or higher and the same cabin.

Is a travel fund better than a refund?

A Cebu Pacific Travel Fund does not expire and can book a different destination, which helps if Riyadh is still restricted. A refund is better if you need the cash or will fly another airline.

I booked through a travel agent. What do I do?

Contact the agent who issued your ticket. Most airlines, including Emirates and flydubai, ask agency customers to go through the agent for rebooking and refunds.

Is Riyadh airport open now?

Riyadh King Khalid Airport reopened on Oct 17, but every flight needs prior permission from Saudi civil aviation (NOTAM A3650/26). Many foreign airlines are still not flying there, so check your flight status before going to the airport.

Get Riyadh updates as they happen.
Check our Flight Alerts page before you go to the airport.

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