Singaporeans advised to defer all travel to Saudi Arabia amid heightened security risks: MFA

“Singaporeans already in Saudi Arabia should avoid all travel to KKIA and other high-risk areas until further notice and avoid non-essential travel within the kingdom,” says MFA.

Smoke and flames rise from King Khalid Airport, after Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis said they attacked the airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Oct 8, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video. (Image: Social media via Reuters)

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SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on Tuesday (Oct 13) advised Singaporeans to defer all travel to Saudi Arabia.

Since July 2026, Saudi Arabia has experienced an increase in missile and drone attacks targeting civilian aviation and energy infrastructure, said MFA in a travel advisory on Tuesday. Over the past weeks, airports in Riyadh, Abha, Dammam, Khamis Mushait, Najran and Jizan have been hit, while recent repeated attacks on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) led to airport operation suspensions and flight diversions.

Given the heightened security risks, Singaporeans are advised to defer all travel to Saudi Arabia, said MFA. “Singaporeans already in Saudi Arabia should avoid all travel to KKIA and other high-risk areas until further notice and avoid non-essential travel within the kingdom,” the ministry added.

MFA said Singaporeans should continue to monitor local news closely and follow the instructions of local authorities.

CNA Games Guess Word Crack the word, one row at a time Buzzword Create words using the given letters Mini Sudoku Tiny puzzle, mighty brain teaser Mini Crossword Small grid, big challenge Word Search Spot as many words as you can Show More Show Less Those who have booked a flight to or are transiting in Saudi Arabia, are encouraged to check with airlines for the latest travel information, confirm their flight on the day of travel and purchase travel insurance before their trip. “Singaporeans who must travel to Saudi Arabia or who are currently in the Middle East must be prepared for travel disruptions at short notice,” said the ministry. It also “strongly encouraged” citizens to eRegister with the ministry so it can contact them when the need arises. “Those who require consular assistance may contact the Singapore Embassy in Riyadh, the Singapore Consulate-General in Jeddah, or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Duty Office,” added MFA.

Those who have booked a flight to or are transiting in Saudi Arabia, are encouraged to check with airlines for the latest travel information, confirm their flight on the day of travel and purchase travel insurance before their trip.

“Singaporeans who must travel to Saudi Arabia or who are currently in the Middle East must be prepared for travel disruptions at short notice,” said the ministry.

It also “strongly encouraged” citizens to eRegister with the ministry so it can contact them when the need arises.

“Those who require consular assistance may contact the Singapore Embassy in Riyadh, the Singapore Consulate-General in Jeddah, or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Duty Office,” added MFA.

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新加坡外交部表示：“已在沙特阿拉伯的新加坡公民应避免前往科钦国际机场和其他高风险地区，直至另行通知，并避免在沙特阿拉伯境内进行非必要旅行。”

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新加坡：外交部周二（10月13日）建议新加坡公民推迟所有前往沙特阿拉伯的旅行。

沙特阿拉伯外交部周二发布的旅行警告称，自2026年7月以来，针对民用航空和能源基础设施的导弹和无人机袭击事件有所增加。过去几周，利雅得、艾卜哈、达曼、海米斯穆沙伊特、纳季兰和吉赞的机场均遭到袭击，而利雅得哈立德国王国际机场（KKIA）近期屡遭袭击，导致机场运营暂停和航班改道。

鉴于安全风险加剧，新加坡外交部建议新加坡公民推迟所有前往沙特阿拉伯的行程。外交部补充道：“已在沙特阿拉伯的新加坡公民应避免前往科钦国际机场及其他高风险地区，直至另行通知，并避免在沙特阿拉伯境内进行非必要旅行。”

新加坡外交部表示，新加坡民众应继续密切关注本地新闻，并听从当地政府的指示。

CNA游戏 猜词游戏 逐行破解单词 流行词游戏 用给定的字母组成单词 迷你数独 小谜题，脑力挑战 迷你填字游戏 小方格，大挑战 单词搜索 尽可能多地找出单词 显示更多 显示更少 已预订飞往沙特阿拉伯或正在沙特阿拉伯转机的旅客，请与航空公司查询最新的旅行信息，并在旅行当天确认航班，并在出行前购买旅行保险。外交部表示：“必须前往沙特阿拉伯或目前身处中东的新加坡公民必须做好应对突发旅行中断的准备。” 外交部还“强烈建议”公民在外交部进行电子登记，以便在需要时能够联系到他们。外交部补充道：“需要领事协助的人士可以联系新加坡驻利雅得大使馆、新加坡驻吉达总领事馆或外交部值班办公室。”

已预订飞往沙特阿拉伯或将在沙特阿拉伯转机的旅客，建议向航空公司查询最新的旅行信息，在旅行当天确认航班，并在旅行前购买旅行保险。

该部表示：“必须前往沙特阿拉伯或目前身处中东的新加坡公民必须做好随时应对旅行中断的准备。”

它还“强烈鼓励”公民向该部进行电子注册，以便该部在需要时可以与他们联系。

外交部补充说：“需要领事协助的人士可以联系新加坡驻利雅得大使馆、新加坡驻吉达总领事馆或外交部值班办公室。”

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