According to the Ministry, attacks on locations across Saudi Arabia by the Houthis of Yemen have increased since October 5. On October 10, an attack on the international airport in Riyadh reportedly killed 12 people, including foreign nationals, and injured more than 300. Further attacks on two international airports were reported the next day.
In response, areas previously at Level 1, including the northern border province, Al-Jawf, Madinah and Makkah, were raised to Level 2 (avoid non-essential travel). The border area with Yemen remains at Level 3 (avoid all travel).
The Ministry urges anyone who must travel to gather up-to-date information from multiple sources and take sufficient safety measures. For the time being, it asks people to avoid using or approaching airports unless truly necessary, and to stay away from energy and military facilities without photographing them.
Key points
- The whole of Saudi Arabia is now at danger Level 2 or above
- For now, avoid airports unless truly necessary
- If in trouble, contact the Embassy of Japan in Saudi Arabia, the Consulate-General in Jeddah, or MOFA's Consular Affairs Bureau
Why this news deserves attention
Many people travel to Saudi Arabia for business, study and international cooperation. It is important to be able to check official information quickly when conditions change.
Danger information is updated as the situation develops. This article introduces the content as of its issue on October 14, 2026.
Editor's comment
Conditions overseas change daily. This article only summarizes the information as of its issue date, so if you plan to travel or have connections there, please check the latest information on the MOFA Overseas Safety Homepage.
Registering with Tabi-Reji and other pre-departure preparations are also worth remembering.