Indian traveller stranded in Qatar takes long road to Riyadh

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete March 11, 2026 at 03:24 AM

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In March 2026, Indian traveler Varun Krishnan was stranded in Doha, Qatar, due to Iranian attacks disrupting air travel. Krishnan was en route from Chennai to Barcelona when the disruptions occurred. Faced with limited options, he opted for an overland route to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The decision to travel by road was made to circumvent the air travel disruptions caused by the regional conflict. The article highlights the impact of geopolitical events on individual travel plans and the lengths people go to in order to continue their journeys.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Iran ×550% Chennai 60% Barcelona 60% Doha 60% Qatar ×270% Riyadh ×270% Varun Krishnan 90%

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stranded traveller 90% qatar 70% riyadh 70% iranian attacks 60% long road 60% travel 50% chennai 40% barcelona 40%

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Qatar

This article was automatically classified using rule-based analysis. The political bias score ranges from -1 (far left) to +1 (far right).

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