Saudia Airline Baggage allowance and fee
IATA : SV
ICAO : SVA
CallSign : SAUDIA
Founded : September 1945
Key people : Saleh Aljasser (Chairman) | Sami Sindi (Director General) | Ibrahim Alkoshy (CEO)
Country : United States
Office Address : 8081 Wolftrap Road, Suite 200, Vienna, VA 22182
City : Vienna
State : Virginia,
Baggage Policy
If you're flying with Saudia, you should know the airline's luggage rules to avoid any last-minute surprises or unexpected costs. This post will go through the Saudia baggage Policy in depth, including the allowable luggage size and weight, over-baggage prices, and more.
Hand/Cabin Baggage Policy
First/Business Class: 1 bag + one briefcase
- Bag must not exceed 22 x 18 x 10 in (56 x 45 x 25 cm) or 20 lb (9kg)
- Briefcase must not exceed 18 x 8 x 14 in (45 x 20 x 35 cm)
- All passengers can carry one bag
- The bag must not exceed 16 lb (7 kg) or 45 in (114 cm) in total linear dimensions
NOTE: Bulkhead seats lack under-seat storage, so all carry-on and cabin luggage must be stored in the overhead compartment during takeoff and landing.
Checked Baggage
Flights within Saudia Arabia
- Guest Class: 1 bag up to 55 lb (25 kg)
- First/Business Class: 2 bags up to 55 lb (25 kg) each
- Saudia Alfursan (Gold/Silver) members and SkyTeam (Elite Plus/Elite) members are allowed to carry one extra piece up to 55 lb (25 kg)
International Flights
- Guest Class: 1 bag up to 72 lb (32 kg), two bags up to 71 lb (32 kg) each from USA/Canada and some other flights- consult your ticket
- First/Business Class: 2 bags up to 71 lb (32 kg) each
- Saudia Alfursan (Gold/Silver) members and SkyTeam (Elite Plus/Elite) members are allowed to carry one extra piece up to 51 lb (23 kg)
Excess Baggage fee
Flights within Saudia Arabia
$27 (SR100) for each segment over the weight limit or each additional piece over the allowance
- Each additional piece should not exceed 51 lb (23 kg) or the standard dimensions
- $60 charge for each bag over 51 lb (23 kg) up to 71 lb (32 kg)
- An additional $100 charge if the piece is over 71 lb (32 kg)
- An additional $100 charge if the piece is over standard dimensions
| Baggage type | Destination | Allowance | Dimension |
| Hand Baggage | International | Eco(Max 1×7 Kg) Business/First (Max 1×12 Kg) |
65 X 45 X 25 cm |
| Checked-in Baggage | International | Eco(Max 2x 23Kg) Business/First (Max 2×32 Kg) [Depending on ticket fare] |
158 cm(L+W+H) |
| Hand Baggage- | Domestic | Eco(Max 1×7 Kg) Business/First (Max 1×9 Kg) |
- |
| Checked-in Baggage | Domestic | Eco(Max 2x 23Kg) Business/First (Max 2×32 Kg) |
158 cm (L+W+H) |
Saudia Airlines Baggage Policy FAQ's
$60 is charged for every baggage that exceeds the permissible weight. But, customers can book excess baggage beforehand through the official website to avoid the queue at the airport.
Small purse, camera bags, a coat, child cradle, a book for reading while on flight, food for children, etc are considered as personal items.
You can go to the official website and enter booking details to get the flight booking information. After that, you will find the option to add extra baggage and for each added item, you will be provided with a voucher. Finally, the process will be completed once the payment is done as a charge of excess baggage.
