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BAGGAGE ALLOWANCES

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FREE BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE AND BAGGAGE FEES FOR

FLIGHTS WITHIN SAUDI ARABIA
Guest Class passengers are entitled to carry one piece of luggage weighing 25 kg
(55lbs) maximum.
First Class & Business Class passengers are entitled to carry two pieces of luggage, each
weighing 25 kg (55lbs) maximum.
All SAUDIA ALFURSAN (Gold/Silver) members and SkyTeam (Elite Plus / Elite) members
are allowed to carry one extra piece not exceeding 23 kg (50lbs) in addition to the free
allowed checked in baggage according to the traveling class.
If any piece of luggage weighs more than 25 kg (55lbs), with maximum of 32KG (70lbs)
the passenger will be requested to redistribute the contents of the luggage in order for
the total weight to fall within the limits. If the number of pieces of luggage exceeds the
weight limit, the passenger will be requested to pay a fee of SAR140 for each piece over
the limit.
Similarly, if the number of pieces is over the limit but their total weight is within the
limits, a SAR140 fee will be applied to each piece.

GUIDANCE & TIPS

Baggage allowances

Baggage Awareness Campaign

Hand luggage
Lost luggage
Special Luggage

BAGGAGE DIMENSIONS

Packing tips

The standard dimensions for all bags should not exceed 62

inch or 158 cm for Domestic Flights.

EXTRA BAGGAGE FEES

140 SAR will be collected for each extra piece that is more than what is allowed for
every travel class.
140 SAR is collected, in case the baggage exceeds the dimensions of (158 cm but less
than 205 cm).
If the baggage exceeds 23KG (50lbs), then the passenger is requested to rearrange
his/her baggage belongings until it reaches the allowed weight.
If the pieces dimensions are more than 205 cm, and cant be divided, then it has to be
shipped via cargo.
In case baggage exceeds allowed number of pieces for each class, but falls within
allowed weight, then 140 SAR is collected for each extra piece.

ALLOWED FREE BAGGAGE

Travel class

Adult & Child

Infant

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Alfursan Gold & Silver
and Elite & Elite plus
First & Business
classes

2 Pieces Each doesnt

exceed 25KG (55 lbs)

1 Extra piece not

exceeding 23KG (50 lbs)

1 Piece not exceeding

10KG (22 lbs)

Guest class

1 Pieces Each piece

dont exceed 25KG (55
lbs)

1 Extra piece not

exceeding 23KG (50 lbs)

1 Piece not exceeding

10KG (22 lbs)

FREE BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE AND BAGGAGE FEES FOR

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS
Sector (From/To)

First Class

Business Class

Guest Class

x2

x2

x2

+1 Extra

+1 Extra

+1 Extra

All Sectors*

Elite/ Elite Plus

(Alfursan Silver/Gold)

Patient with Renal

Failure**

+3 Extra

(For all classes)

* All 6th freedom passengers from/to USA and Canada are allowed to carry 2 pieces for
all classes.
Note: checked baggage on Saudia flights departing to USA stations (New York (JFK),
Washington D.C. (IAD), Los Angeles (LAX)) and Canada (Toronto (YYZ)) from (Riyadh
(RUH)) must be sealed using safe wrap prior to acceptance on the flight.
** Notes
The patient should provide a copy of the medical report with the hospital stamp
(MEDIF 935-6493). It should be approved by Saudia explaining that the passenger is a
Renal Failure patient and signed by the specialized doctor.
Extra baggage isnt granted in the following cases: flights operated by other airlines,
SAUDIA PRIVATE AVIATION, NEGO, and Promotional Fares.
The patient to ensure that all of the solutions are packed in bags or special containers
preventing liquid leakage and being put in easy held containers so that customer
service agents at the airport can receive the baggage & accept it.
In case the passenger exceeds the number of free baggage allowed, then the rest is
being dealt with as excess baggage (fees are applied)
PIECES / WEIGHT ON FREE BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
When issuing an international ticket on First/Business classes, free baggage allowance
should be (2PCs) and should not exceed 32 kg (70 lbs).
When issuing an international ticket on economy classes, and free baggage allowance
shown in the ticket as (2PCs) , the piece should not exceed 23 kg (50 lbs). an extra $60
CAD/USD should be charged as extra allowance on checked-in bags if over 23 kg (50
lbs) up to 32 kg (70 lbs).
Free baggage allowance for infant is 10 kg (22 lbs).
Gold/Silver AlFursan members & SkyTeam Elite/Elite Plus members are allowed an extra
piece not exceed 32 kg (70 lbs) when travelling on First & Business classes and not to
exceed 23 kg (50 lbs) if travelling on Guest class.

Note

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For routes working with aircrafts of A320, which is equipped with an extra fuel tank,
then all extra pieces will maintain 23 kg (50 lbs) for all classes and guests due to weight
limitation.
BAGGAGE DIMENSIONS

The standard dimensions for all bags should not

exceed 62 inch or 158 cm for international flights.

EXCESS BAGGAGE CHARGES

A. Online Purchase*
From

To

* Click

Saudi
Arabia

USA

EU

UK

Arabian
Gulf

Middle
East

Asia

Africa

Guangzhou
(China)

Canada

Saudi
Arabia

SAR 100

$140

$120

$120

$160

$160

$104

$104

$150

200 CAD

USA

$140

$104

$104

$184

$184

$150

EU

$104

$184

$184

$184

$184

$150

UK

$120

$200

$200

$184

$184

$150

Arabian
Gulf

$104

$192

$200

$200

$184

$184

$152

$152

$150

200 CAD

Middle
East

$104

$192

$200

$200

$152

$152

$152

$152

$150

200 CAD

Asia

$104

$192

$200

$200

$152

$152

$152

200 CAD

Africa

$104

$192

$200

$200

$152

$152

$152

$150

200 CAD

Guangzhou
(China)

$104

$200

$208

$208

$152

$152

$160

200 CAD

Canada

140 CAD

184 CAD

184 CAD

200
CAD

200 CAD

150 CAD

to retrieve an existing booking and purchase additional baggages.

HERE

B. Purchase at the Airport (Offline)

From

To

Saudi
Arabia

USA

EU

UK

Arabian
Gulf

Middle
East

Asia

Africa

Guangzhou
(China)

Canada

Saudi
Arabia

SAR 140

$221

$189

$189

$252

$252

$164

$164

$290

315 CAD

USA

$221

$164

$164

$290

$290

$200

EU

$164

$290

$290

$290

$290

$200

UK

$189

$315

$315

$290

$290

$200

Arabian
Gulf

$164

$302

$277

$315

$290

$290

$239

$239

$200

315 CAD

Middle
East

$164

$302

$277

$315

$239

$239

$239

$239

$200

315 CAD

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Asia

$164

$302

$277

$315

$239

$239

$239

315 CAD

Africa

$164

$302

$277

$315

$239

$239

$239

$200

315 CAD

Guangzhou
(China)

$164

$315

$277

$328

$239

$239

$252

315 CAD

Canada

221 CAD

290 CAD

290 CAD

315
CAD

315 CAD

200 CAD

Excess baggage piece should not exceed 23 kg (50 lbs) and within the Standard
Dimension 158cm (62in).
An additional $60 USD will be added if pieced exceed 23 kg (50 lbs) up to 32 kg (70 lbs)
max.
Oversized baggage which (cannot be separated) up to 45kgs (99 lbs) can be accepted
provided prior arrangement is made with the carrier, and an additional USD100$
should be charged if the piece is exceeds the maximum weight 32KG (70 lbs) to be
(60+100) per piece with maximum weight of 45KG (99 lbs) Pieces exceeding 45kgs (99
lbs) are not acceptable as checked baggage and must be shipped as cargo.
EXCEPT flight from/ to the United States, Canada and Europe Maximum allowance per
passenger 32 KG (70 lbs). Pieces exceeding 32kgs (70 lbs) are not be acceptable as
checked baggage and must be shipped as cargo.
A USD100$ should be charged if the piece exceeds the Standard Dimension of 157cm
(62 in.) up to a maximum of 205cm (80 in). Pieces exceeding 205cm (80 in.) are not
acceptable as checked baggage and must be shipped as cargo
All fees will be collected with local currencies or its equivalent.
EXCESS BAGGAGE FROM GUANGZHOU INCLUDING 6TH FREEDOM:

Destinations

Fees*

Online Purchase

All

150$

Purchase at the Airport (Offline)

All

200$

* Fees apply for each additional piece.

ALLOWED FREE BAGGAGE:

Travel class

Adult & Child

Alfursan Gold & Silver

and Elite & Elite plus

Infant

First & Business classes

2 Pieces Each doesnt exceed

32KG (70 lbs)

1 Extra piece not exceeding

32KG (70 lbs)

1 Piece not exceeding 10KG (22

lbs)

Guest class

2 Pieces Each piece dont exceed

23KG (50 lbs)

1 Extra piece not exceeding

23KG (50 lbs)

1 Piece not exceeding 10KG (22

lbs)

PRE-PAID ONLINE EXCESS BAGGAGE CHARGES*

Now you can purchase additional baggage for your trip for certain destinations through
our website by using your credit card and get a discounted rate upto 40%.
In case of purchasing an additional baggage, a voucher will be issued for each additional
bag noting the following will apply:
The validity of the voucher is for one year from the date of issuance
Extra baggage vouchers refund, re-issuance and re-routing are not allowed.
In the event of no show, the guest will lose full value of the extra baggage voucher.
This service is available for certain destinations and sectors and may not be available
for online pre-purchase due to operational limitations. In this case, you can pay for
excess baggage at the airport.
* Click

HERE

to retrieve an existing booking and purchase additional baggages.

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Zamzam water allowance:

Kindly be advised that Saudia accepts a complimentary one gallon package of Zamzam
water from Sogia factory that doesnt exceed 5 litres for all passengers departing from
King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, and Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz
Airport in Madinah only as a checked in baggage.
On the other hand, please be informed that the rest of passengers who will travel from
other domestic airports to domestic or international airports are allowed to carry one
gallon package of Zamzam water as a part of their free allowed checked-in baggage
and any excess weight will be charged and collected from the normal excess baggage
rates.
Unchecked Baggage (Carry-On Baggage) Allowance
A. Cabin baggage
In addition to the free baggage allowance, Saudi Airlines may allow each passenger to
carry hand baggage under his supervision and on free basis to be placed in closed
overhead rack or under the seat in front of the passenger and cabin baggage tag should
be labeled on it according to the following:
Sector
Class Of Service

Hand Baggage
Allowance

No. Of
Pieces

Description

Weight

Total Dimension
Not to Exceed:

One Hand/Pull bag

First
Business

Or

56 X 45 X 25 (126 cm)

9 Kgs

(22x18 x10) (50 inches)

11 cm
(4 inches) for
thickness when not folded

Garment bag

Total Dimension
First
Business

Not to exceed:
Plus one Briefcase

45 X 20 X 35 (100 cm)

9 Kgs

18 X 8X 14
(40 Inches)

Total Dimension
Guest

One Hand / Pull bag

Not to Exceed

7 Kgs

56 X 45 X 25 (126 cm)
(22 X 18 X 10) (50 Inches)

Note:

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For passengers departing from USA/Canada to Saudi Arabia only one carry-on baggage
in all class of services not to exceed ( 16 pounds in weight and 45 inches in dimensions
).
Saudi Arabian airline retains the sole discretion to determine, for purpose of the
safety, the security or the comfort of other passengers(such as food &beverages) ,
whether any item of the baggage will be permitted in the cabin or carried as checked
baggage.
Check-in agent should notify the passenger connecting on SAUDIA that the free carryon baggage may not be accepted at the connecting stations due to variation of aircraft
types and in-sufficiency of over head racks.

B. Free Carry-On Items

Items carried free of charge in passengers custody and under his responsibility without a
carry-on baggage tag affixed to it are the following:
Passenger Category

All Passengers

A reasonable supply of reading

material for the flight

Description Of Items Carried Free

Quantity

An Overcoat or Wrap

An Umbrella or a pair of Crutches

A pair of binoculars

Electronic devices*

A small camera

Ladies hand bag, pocket book or purse for the

ordinary use only otherwise will be considered
as checked baggage

Suitable Amount

Infants food for consumption in-flight

An infant carrying basket

A fully collapsible baby trolley carriage or seat

which could be stowed in the cabin or in the
lower cargo compartments

A fully collapsible wheel chair or any other

device necessary for the passenger or can be
loaded in passenger cabin or cargo
compartment (aircraft holds)

Infants

Incapacitated Passengers

* Notes:
For security purposes all carry-on baggage will be checked by security officers for
flights arriving and departing to/from USA and UK including all electronic devices (as
Smart phones, Cameras, Laptops, I pads, smart watches ...etc.) Passengers will be asked
to power up their devices at airport security. Powerless devices will not be permitted
onboard the aircraft or confiscated.
For all passengers who are traveling to/from USA and UK, it is necessary to charge their
devices to avoid being banned by the airport security from carrying their baggage or
electronic devices onboard the aircraft.
Also, that Saudia doesnt provide lockers for those devises and isnt responsible in case
of loss.
Excess Baggage with Conditions or Limitations
In the case where the passenger needs to carry luggage weighing more than 32 kg (70
lbs), and can not be separated into pieces (such as musical instruments / sports tools /
medical equipment ... etc.), the passenger must notify Saudi Arabian Airlines in advance
to take the necessary arrangements for the luggage to be transferred.
The Banned Carriage of Substances among the Luggage
For safety reasons Saudi Arabian Airlines prohibits carrying hazardous materials on its
flights such as:
Firearms, ammunition, swords, and knives.
Explosives, incendiary materials, flammable, toxic substances, and compressed gases.

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- For flights departing from or to the United States of America, Canada, and the
European Union countries, there are additional security measures prohibiting the
carriage of certain materials within the hand luggage in accordance with the following:
All liquid materials, gels, toothpaste, liquid cosmetics, and perfumes.
Cigarette lighters in both hand baggage and inspected luggage.
- In accordance with instructions received from Civil Aviation Administration of China
(CAAC), the following items are not allowed absolutely in checked-in baggage, otherwise
the checked-in baggage will be liable and held for search and remove the items by the
airport security:
a. Prohibited items in checked-in baggage, such as :
Lighters/ Lithium battery/Flammable Items.
Mobiles , Notebook, Backup power, Power pack, Power case , Radio-controlled toy ,or
any Rechargeable Items, Nail Polish , Mouse etc).
b. Allowable items in carry-on baggage, such as:
Mobiles , Notebook, Backup power, Power pack, Power case , Radio-controlled toy and
Nail polish etc.
The items are allowed in hand carry bags with maximum of 2 pieces only.
c. Prohibited items in checked-in & carry on baggage, such as :
Flammable items , e.g. lighter, Match, compressed gas etc.
Detonators, electrical sticks and similar articles.

PROHIBITION OF LITHIUM BATTERY POWERED SELF-BALANCING PERSONAL

TRANSPORTATION DEVICE
To ensure the safety of guests, Saudia will no longer accept Lithium battery powered
self- balancing personal transportation devices, for some examples of devices include:
hover board, balance wheel, air wheel, solo wheel. These items will be prohibited as both
carry-on and checked baggage on all domestic & international flights and all Saudia
connecting flights according to IATA recommendations and Saudia Special Loads Board
(SV SLB) restrictions.

If a guest carries a lithium battery powered self- balancing personal transportation

device as illustrated in the above pictures to be taken on an aircraft as either a checked
bag or carry-on, then:
The guest will be notified that these items are prohibited on our aircraft due to the
lithium battery that powers these devices.
The guest will notice the device shall be denied to board, but never deny the guest
from boarding the aircraft.
The guest will notice that Saudia will not be responsible for shipping the device on
behalf of the guest. The guest should be advised to make alternate arrangements or
cargo shipment.
Note:
If an agent discovers a lithium battery powered self-balancing personal transportation
devices in a guest's checked baggage after checkin, then the device will be removed
from the baggage.

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