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SaudiaIATA code SV

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Baggage allowances, fare rules, check-in cut-offs and contact details for Saudia. Policy figures are read from Saudia’s own published pages and each one shows where it came from and when we checked it.

Home country
Saudi Arabia
Busiest markets
Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam
By route count · route data Jul 2026
Destinations
77 in 36 countries
Route data Jul 2026
7 of 7 sections verified· checked 5 Oct 2026 – 6 Oct 20261 from route dataHow we check

Saudia at a glance

Saudia carry-on baggage allowance

Verified 6 Oct 2026

Source: saudia.com/baggage/hand-baggage (opens in a new tab)

Carry-on weight by cabin
CabinCarry-on weight
Economy1 piece up to 7 kg + 1 personal item (up to 2 kg)
Business & First1 piece up to 9 kg + 1 briefcase/personal item
Cabin bag size
56 x 45 x 25 cm

Saudia checked baggage allowance

Verified 6 Oct 2026

Source: saudia.com/baggage/checked-baggage (opens in a new tab)

Checked allowance by cabin
CabinChecked allowance
Economy1 piece up to 23 kg (50 lbs) (Basic/Flex; 2 pieces on international long-haul)
Business2 pieces up to 32 kg (70 lbs) each
First2 pieces up to 32 kg (70 lbs) each (First Suite)

What Saudia’s cheapest fare includes

Verified 6 Oct 2026

Source: saudia.com/fares (opens in a new tab)

Lowest fare
Saver, Basic, Flex (Guest Economy) and Business / First
Seat selection
Included on Flex, Business, and First; fee on Saver/Basic until online check-in.
Changes and cancellations
Saver non-refundable; Flex allows changes and refunds with minimal administrative fee.

Saudia cabins and aircraft

Verified 6 Oct 2026

Choose a seat by location and legroom, or accept a free seat assignment at check-in. Use your flight seat map because options vary with the aircraft.

Seat options
Guest Class Economy, Business Class lie-flat seats, First Suite (B777/B787).
Verified 6 Oct 2026saudia.com (opens in a new tab)
Reserved or random
Advance seat selection free on Flex and Premium fares; assigned free at check-in for Basic.
Verified 6 Oct 2026saudia.com (opens in a new tab)
Family seating
Saudia ensures family members and children under 12 are seated together during seat reservation.
Verified 6 Oct 2026saudia.com (opens in a new tab)

If your Saudia flight is delayed or cancelled

Verified 6 Oct 2026

Source: saudia.com/passenger-rights (opens in a new tab)

These are standards published by the carrier for delays and cancellations. On codeshares or interline itineraries, the operating carrier is responsible.

Care
Meals, beverages, communication services, and hotel accommodation with transfers for delays exceeding 6 hours overnight under GACA rules.
Rebooking and refunds
Full refund or rebooking on next available Saudia flight without charge if flight cancelled or delayed >3 hours.
Compensation
Statutory compensation according to GACA Executive Regulations for air passenger rights.

Saudia check-in times and airport cut-offs

Verified 6 Oct 2026

Source: saudia.com/check-in (opens in a new tab)

Online check-in opens
48 hours before departure
Domestic check-in closes
45 minutes before departure
International check-in closes
60 minutes before departure
Boarding closes
20 minutes before departure

How to contact Saudia

Verified 5 Oct 2026

Source: saudia.com/contact (opens in a new tab)

Customer service phone
+20 2 2696 6700

Where Saudia flies

Route data · Jul 2026

Source: Originfacts route-network dataset, built from TravelPayouts route data (updated 2026-07). Not verified by hand.

We track 346 Saudia routes serving 77 destinations across 36 countries.

Destinations
77
Countries
36
Routes tracked
346
Longest route
10,841 km

Busiest markets by route count

  1. Riyadh70 routes
  2. Jeddah63 routes
  3. Dammam32 routes
  4. Medina9 routes
  5. Abha7 routes

A market may include more than one airport.

Longest route in the dataset

Washington IADtoRiyadh RUH

10,841 km great-circle distance between the two airports.

Destinations in the route data

Common questions about flying Saudia

What size cabin bag can I take on Saudia?

According to Saudia’s own website (saudia.com, checked 6 Oct 2026): 56 x 45 x 25 cm.

How heavy can my Saudia carry-on bag be?

According to Saudia’s own website (saudia.com, checked 6 Oct 2026): 1 piece up to 7 kg + 1 personal item (up to 2 kg).

What is the Saudia Economy checked baggage allowance?

According to Saudia’s own website (saudia.com, checked 6 Oct 2026): 1 piece up to 23 kg (50 lbs) (Basic/Flex; 2 pieces on international long-haul).

When can I check in online with Saudia?

According to Saudia’s own website (saudia.com, checked 6 Oct 2026): 48 hours before departure.

When does Saudia check-in close for domestic flights?

According to Saudia’s own website (saudia.com, checked 6 Oct 2026): 45 minutes before departure.

When does Saudia check-in close for international flights?

According to Saudia’s own website (saudia.com, checked 6 Oct 2026): 60 minutes before departure.

What is the Saudia customer service phone number?

According to Saudia’s own website (saudia.com, checked 5 Oct 2026): +20 2 2696 6700.

How many destinations does Saudia fly to?

Originfacts tracks 77 Saudia destinations across 36 countries, on 346 routes.

Where is Saudia based?

Saudia is based in Saudi Arabia. In the Originfacts route dataset, its busiest market is Riyadh, followed by Jeddah, Dammam and Medina.

What aircraft appear on Saudia routes?

The routes we hold name Airbus A300-600, Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Airbus A321, Airbus A330, Airbus A330-200, Airbus A330-300, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 747-400, Boeing 747-400 Combi, Boeing 777, Boeing 777-200ER, Boeing 777-300 and Embraer E170. That dataset accumulates over time, so treat it as a record of what has flown rather than a current fleet list.

What is the longest Saudia route?

Washington to Riyadh, at 10,841 km.

Sources and verification

Baggage, fare, check-in, disruption and contact figures are published only when they are read from Saudia’s own pages or a named regulator, and each one shows the page and the date it was checked. Where sources disagree we show both and publish neither. Route and destination figures come from the Originfacts route dataset and show its date instead; they are not verified by hand.