Cheap Saudia Flights

Saudia, also known as Saudi Arabian Airlines, is the national airline of Saudi Arabia based in Jeddah. The airline's main operational base is at King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, as well as secondary hubs at King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh, and King Fahd International Airport, Dammam.

Saudi Arabian Airlines is the third largest airline in the Middle East in terms of revenue, behind Emirates and Qatar Airways. Saudi Arabian Airlines operates domestic and international flights to more than 100 destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe and North America. The airline also operates domestic and international charter flights, mostly during the Ramadan and Hajj seasons. Saudia is a member of the Arab Air Carriers Organization and joined the airline alliance SkyTeam on 29 May 2012.

Saudi Arabian Airlines was founded in 1945 with one twin engine DC-3 (Dakota) HZ-AAX which was given to King Abdul Aziz as a gift by US President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Saudi Arabian Airlines currently has 152 aircraft, including the newest and most advanced wide-body jets currently available: Airbus A320-200, Airbus A321-200, Airbus A330-300, Boeing 747-400, Boeing 747-8, Boeing 777-300, Boeing 777F, Boeing 787-9, Boeing 787-10

Saudi Arabian Airlines has earned many international awards. The latest award includes the "Five Star Global Airlines" award given in 2020 by APEX, one of the world's largest international airline associations. Saudi Arabian as a flagship company provides high quality service. Frequent flyers can take advantage of the Alfursan Miles Accumulation Loyalty Program. Since this is an Arab company, it is forbidden to deliver alcoholic drinks on board.

Check-in with Saudia can be done at the counter at your departure airport, or online or from kiosks.

You can do your online check-in 24 to 3 hours before departure. Online Check-in is not available for passengers with special conditions such as extra seats, wheelchairs, pets, visually and hearing impaired or Unaccompanied Minors.

Saudia check-in counters open 3 hours before the departure time for international flights and 2 hours before the departure time for domestic flights. You must arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before international flights and 90 minutes before domestic flights.

Self-service kiosks serve customers without anyone's intervention and without the need to wait in line at Saudia check-in counters. Kiosks are available at most airports in Saudi Arabia served by Saudia.

Carry-on Baggage

Economy class passengers are allowed to carry only 1 piece of hand luggage weighing 7 kg in the cabin on domestic and international flight tickets.

Business Class and First Class passengers are entitled to one unit of cabin baggage weighing a maximum of 9 kg on domestic flights and a maximum of 12 kg on international flights.

Checked Baggage

The baggage conditions applicable to the airline depend on the flight class and the route you choose. The airline allows a maximum of 23 kg of checked baggage for Economy Class passengers. Business Class and First Class passengers can carry two checked baggage not exceeding 32 kg.

Special Luggage

Saudia accepts the carriage of sports equipment and musical instruments as checked baggage if properly packed or packed in a special bag. Only weight will be included in the free baggage allowance.

Choosing a seat on Saudia is quite simple. Because by following the easy-to-use online reservation process, you can quickly make your seat reservation on the Saudia website.

You can reserve your prepaid seat in advance when purchasing a flight ticket. If you have forgotten, you can do it from the airline site 12 hours before departure.

Alfursan is a special loyalty program of Saudia that offers frequent flyers many benefits and privileges designed to make their travel even more profitable. As a member of Alfursan, you can earn Reward Miles that you can use to purchase free flight tickets and upgrades while accessing a variety of tailored services. This comes in addition to a number of special privileges aimed at making flying easier than before, including substantial excess baggage allowances, personalized baggage tags and a priority waiting list.

Saudi Arabian Airlines offers a variety of food options, depending on the route you are traveling to. The many choices of food on offer will make it easier for you to choose which food menu best suits your taste. You can also enjoy a wide selection of refreshing drinks for free.

Each flight class will be equipped with entertainment facilities that will be ready to accompany your trip. Some of the entertainment to choose from include TV channels, movies, music shows, radio, and games. Those of you who are traveling with children can also enjoy entertainment facilities in the form of TV broadcasts and special films for children. There are also newspapers and magazines that you can read during your trip. As an airline originating from Saudi Arabia, this airline also provides entertainment content with Islamic nuances.

The airline also offers facilities in the form of WiFi to keep you connected to the outside world. You can also make phone calls to send or receive email messages while on the plane. In order to get a cheap price for WiFi facilities, make an online order on the official Saudi Arabian Airlines website.

Cats and small birds can be transported in the passenger cabin or cargo hold. However, Saudia does not allow live birds to be transported without the necessary permits from the Ministry of Agriculture proving the absence of any contagious disease. Dogs will be transported in the cargo hold of the aircraft, provided that the cargo is equipped with an adequate ventilation system.

Passengers should notify Saudia that they are considering carrying a pet at the time of booking. Only one pet is allowed per passenger and the overall size of the box must not exceed 52.5 x 32.5 x 40 cm (21 x 13 x 16 inches). The airline applies extra baggage fees to pets with a maximum weight of 5 kg including cage.

Guide Dogs can accompany blind and deaf travelers. Guide dogs accompanying disabled passengers will be carried free of charge. They can only be transported in the aircraft hold, provided they are in their appropriate cages. The airline does not allow dogs to be carried in the cabin.

Before talking about lounge services, it should be noted that Saudia is a member of the SkyTeam global airline alliance. In this context, Business class passengers and Alfursan loyalty program members can use the Beijing, Hong Kong, Istanbul, London, Sydney and Vancouner Skyteam lounges.

Alfursan lounges are also available at Jeddah, Dammam, Riyadh and Medina airports in Saudi Arabia. The Alfursan lounge is freely accessible to all Saudia business class passengers and holders of SkyTeam Elite Plus status when traveling with Saudia or any other SkyTeam airline.