Australia warns citizens not to travel to Saudi Arabia

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 12 Oct, 00:24 · Archive

Australia has warned against travel to Saudi Arabia after missile attacks on Riyadh airport killed 12 people.

Three missile attacks struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, killing at least 12 people and injuring more than 300 others. The attacks prompted a shelter-in-place order that has since been lifted, and hundreds of flights were cancelled.

Australia's Smartraveller authority has issued a 'do not travel' warning specifically for the airport and a broader 'reconsider your travel' warning for Saudi Arabia. Those already in the country have been told to 'consider leaving if it's safe to do so'.

Smartraveller warns that military conflict in the region may result in widespread movement restrictions, airspace closures, flight cancellations and other travel disruptions. The authority advised those departing for the airport to reconfirm flights with airlines or travel providers and to minimise time at the airport while following local authorities' advice. It cautioned that travel insurance may not cover visits despite warnings and that Australia's ability to provide consular assistance may be limited.

How it is being reported

• ‘Do not travel’: Australians warned to avoid Saudi Arabia as deadly missiles strike King Khalid International AirportAussies have been urged to avoid travelling to one country after a series of deadly strikes killed at least 12 people and injured hundreds of others.The West Australian · 11 Oct, 23:57
• ‘Do not travel’: Australians warned to avoid Saudi Arabia as deadly missiles strike King Khalid International AirportAussies have been urged to avoid travelling to the Middle Eastern country after a series of deadly strikes killed at least 12 people and injured hundreds of others.Perth Now · 11 Oct, 23:56
• ‘Do not travel’: Australians warned to avoid Saudi Arabia as deadly missiles strike King Khalid International AirportAussies have been urged to avoid travelling to one country after a series of deadly strikes killed at least 12 people and injured hundreds of others.Perth Now · 11 Oct, 23:56

In this story: Saudi Arabia · Riyadh · King Khalid International Airport · Australia · Smartraveller · Houthi rebels · Yemen

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