Saudi Airlines Baggage Policy
The baggage allowance of each passenger will depend on the type of ticket they are travelling. Passengers will have to buy baggage if they have excess baggage. Saudia will allow you to travel with an extra bag, oversized bag and overweight bag. In this HolidayGlobes blog, we will offer you a complete overview of the Saudi Airlines baggage policy.
What is the Saudi Airlines Baggage Policy?
Saudi Airlines has specific guidelines regarding baggage allowances, which differ depending on type of ticket. Each passenger in the Economy cabin is allowed to bring 1 piece of carry-on bag with a maximum weight of 7 kg. In the Business and First cabin, passengers are allowed to travel with 2 items including one handbag and a carry-on bag. The handbag and the carry-on should not exceed 9 kg and 12 kg respectively. Here is a look at the size restrictions of the carry-on items.
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A handbag (for First and Business passengers) – 45 x20 x35 cm
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Carry-on bag (for all passengers) – 56 x 45 x 25 cm
The cabin baggage allowance on North American routes is less for all classes. You can call the airline at 1-800-472-8342 to know whether you will be charged for your carry-on. Our HolidayGlobes executives available at +1-888-595-2181 can also furnish you the details on the charges.
How much Baggage is Allowed on Saudi Airlines?
Saudia will consider the type of ticket you booked to calculate your baggage allowance on a flight. Passengers who booked a ticket with Guest fare have the least baggage allowance. And First-class passengers have the maximum baggage allowance. All passengers having Guest Basic, Guest Semi-Flex and Guest Flex tickets can travel with 2 bags of 23 kg each. Business passengers have a baggage allowance of 2 bags of 32 kg each. Frequent flyers or AlFursan members may be able to travel with excess baggage. Otherwise, you will have to pay Saudi Airlines baggage fees. Here is a look at the excess baggage allowance for passengers.
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AlFursan members - In First and Business, they can travel with 1 additional checked bag of 32 kg. Economy class passengers can travel with an additional checked bag of 23 kg.
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Passengers with renal kidney failure - Extra baggage in addition to the baggage allowance of your fare class is allowed.
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Passengers travelling with an infant. - No excess baggage is allowed on international and domestic flights.
How much is a Carry on Bag with Saudi Airlines?
There are no charges on a carry-on bag if it doesn’t exceed the cabin baggage allowance. Under Saudi Airlines carry on policy, the airline will decide whether a carry-on can be allowed in the cabin or not. For the purpose of safety, security or comfort of other passengers, it can ask a passenger to check a carry-on. Here is a look at the charges you are likely to pay for checking the carry-on.
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Purchase an additional bag - If your checked baggage allowance doesn’t allow you to travel with an extra bag, you will have to purchase it.
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An oversized bag fee - You will be charged a Saudi Airlines baggage fees of $100 if the bag’s dimension exceeds 158 cm.
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An overweight bag fee online - Any bag exceeding 23 kg will require you to pay a fee of at least $55.
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An overweight bag fee at airport. - A bag exceeding 23 kg will require you to pay $60.
When you buy extra bags, you will get a voucher under Saudi Airlines baggage policy. You can call the airline at 1-800-472-8342 to find out how the voucher can be used. Our HolidayGlobes executives available at +1-888-595-2181 can also guide you on using this voucher.
Disclaimer:
The information provided on this page is accurate and true at the time of publication on our site. Since airlines reserve the right to modify their individual travel policies at any time, it is advised to check their official site Saudi Airlines for all the updated official travel restrictions and regulations.
