Saudi Arabia
Full service airline, King Abdulaziz hub Saudia baggage allowance
Saudia is the flag carrier of Saudi Arabia and a SkyTeam member, operating a large Middle East network with long-haul service to Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America.
| Allowance | Guest Saver | Business Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Carry-on bagPlus one personal item under the seat | 7 kg56 x 45 x 25 cm | Business: two pieces, one up to 12 kg plus a briefcase up to 9 kg |
| Checked bagMaximum weight per bag | 23 kgMax 158 cm linear | 32 kgMax 158 cm linear |
Cabin baggage
What you keep with you on board. The carry-on bag goes in the overhead bin, the personal item goes under the seat in front of you.
Carry-on bag
- Size
- 56 x 45 x 25 cm
- Weight
- 7 kg in Guest ClassBusiness: two pieces, one up to 12 kg plus a briefcase up to 9 kg
- Pieces
- One bag
Business and First Class also allow one briefcase up to 45 x 35 x 20 cm and 9 kg.
Personal item
- Size
- 45 x 35 x 20 cm
- Weight
- Up to 9 kg in Business and First.
- Examples
- The extra briefcase or personal item allowance is explicitly listed for Business and First Class.
Liquids: containers of 100 ml or less, all inside one transparent resealable 1 litre bag. Baby food, medication and sealed duty free purchases are exempt.
Power banks and batteries
Lithium batteries travel in the cabin, never in the hold. Since 2025 most carriers also ban using or charging a power bank during the flight.
| Item | Cabin | Checked | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power bank up to 100 WhAbout 27,000 mAh at 3.7 V | Allowed | Not allowed | One per passenger, under the seat, not in the overhead bin. Do not use or charge it on board. |
| Power bank 100 to 160 Wh | Approval needed | Not allowed | Maximum two, with airline approval before the flight. |
| Power bank over 160 Wh | Not allowed | Not allowed | Cannot travel on Saudia in any form. |
| Spare laptop and camera batteries | Allowed | Not allowed | Terminals taped or in original packaging, up to 100 Wh each. |
| Devices with built-in batteriesLaptops, phones, cameras, tablets | Allowed | Switched off | Better in the cabin. If checked, fully switched off and protected from accidental activation. |
| E-cigarettes and vapes | Allowed | Not allowed | Cabin only, never used on board. |
Checked baggage
Saudia sets the allowance by branded fare, and the cheapest one carries nothing: Guest Saver is listed as not permitted for checked baggage, not merely chargeable. Guest Basic and Semi Flex carry one bag of 23 kg, Guest Flex two. Business runs one bag of 32 kg on Basic and two above it. Itineraries to and from North America often follow a piece-based policy instead.
| Cabin | First bag | Second bag | Max weight per bag | Max size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guest Saver | Not permitted | Not permitted | 23 kg | 158 cm |
| Guest Basic and Semi Flex | Included | Not permitted | 23 kg | 158 cm |
| Guest Flex | Included | Included | 23 kg | 158 cm |
| Business Basic | Included | Not permitted | 32 kg | 158 cm |
| Business Semi Flex and Flex | Included | Included | 32 kg | 158 cm |
Guest Saver: No checked baggage at all. Saudia lists it as not permitted on this fare.
Guest Basic and Semi Flex: One piece of 23 kg.
Guest Flex: Two pieces of 23 kg each.
Business Basic: One piece of 32 kg.
Business Semi Flex and Flex: Two pieces of 32 kg each. Allowances change by route, fare family and booking date, so confirm on the official Saudia baggage page before you pack.
Checked bags by fare
The step that matters in Guest Class is Saver to Basic, because that is where checked baggage becomes possible at all rather than merely cheaper.
| Guest Saver | Not permitted | |
|---|---|---|
| Guest Basic | 1 bag, 23 kg | |
| Guest Semi Flex | 1 bag, 23 kg | |
| Guest Flex | 2 bags, 23 kg each | |
| Business Basic | 1 bag, 32 kg | |
| Business Semi Flex and Flex | 2 bags, 32 kg each | |
Guest Class pieces are 23 kg each and Business pieces 32 kg. In the cabin, Guest Class carries one bag of 7 kg while Business carries two, one up to 12 kg plus a briefcase up to 9 kg. Business Basic carries fewer bags than Guest Flex, which is the one place the ladder crosses over.
Excess baggage fees
What sits outside the pieces your branded fare includes.
| Situation | What you pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Guest Saver with a bag to check | Not permitted | Saudia does not price it, it excludes it |
| Extra piece | Charged per piece | Priced by route |
| Guest Class piece weight | 23 kg | Per piece, whatever the fare |
| Business piece weight | 32 kg | Per piece |
Business Basic carries one bag where Guest Flex carries two, so a cheap Business fare can leave you with less hold baggage than the top Economy fare. Check the branded fare rather than the cabin.
Before you pack
Six habits that keep you out of the excess baggage queue.
- Weigh bags at homeA luggage scale costs less than a single overweight bag fee, and it settles the argument at home rather than at the counter.
- Prepay extra weight onlineBuying through saudia.com is 10 to 20 percent cheaper than paying at the counter.
- Wear the heavy itemsBoots, coats and jackets on your body do not count toward any limit.
- Use compression bagsVacuum bags cut clothing volume by up to 75 percent, which helps with the 158 cm size rule.
- Check your credit card perksSome premium cards include extra baggage or refund fees on selected airlines.
- Check your loyalty statusFrequent flyer tiers often add extra weight or an extra bag on top of the fare allowance.
AlFursan status extras
Frequent flyer status adds to the fare allowance. The extra applies to the member only, on Saudia operated flights.
AlFursan members may receive additional baggage benefits depending on tier and route.
Sports equipment, instruments and infants
Special items travel with conditions. Every one of them needs advance reservation, and acceptance at the airport is not guaranteed without it.
Special rules apply to Zamzam water, sports equipment, and medical or mobility items.
Book special items online before travel. Airport prices are higher than the same allowance bought online, and hold space is first come, first served.
Check-in and bag drop deadlines
Counted back from scheduled departure. Miss the bag drop cut-off and the bag does not fly, even if you do.
Saudia sets its check-in and bag drop deadlines by airport rather than publishing one timeline. Check the times on your booking, and allow longer if you have bags to drop.
If your bag does not arrive
Delayed and damaged bags follow a strict clock. Most claims fail because the report was made after leaving the airport.
Report before you leave the hall
Go to the Saudia baggage services desk in the arrivals baggage hall. You get a Property Irregularity Report (PIR) with a 10 character reference. Without it there is no claim.
Track with the PIR reference
Use the reference and your surname on the Saudia baggage tracing page. Most delayed bags arrive within 48 hours and are delivered to your address free of charge.
Keep receipts, mind the deadlines
Essentials bought while the bag is missing can be claimed. Damage must be reported within 7 days, delayed bag expenses within 21 days of delivery, under the Montreal Convention.
How Saudia compares
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