1. What is the cost for excess baggage?
$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.
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,
For international destinations, 1 item of 7 Kg is permitted in Economy class whereas 1 X 12 Kg can be taken in other classes. But, for domestic flights, only 1 bag of 7 Kg can be taken in Economy class and 1 bag of 9 Kg is allowed for all other classes. Each passenger can also carry one extra hand baggage like a purse, laptop bag, or diaper bag which is to be placed on the overhead shelf or can be kept under the front seat. In addition, prohibited items include corrosive, aerosols, explosives, inflammable liquids and solids, sharp instruments, firearms, and compressed gases.
For both domestic and international flights, the check-in baggage weight is the same. For Economy passengers, it is 2 bags of 23 Kg each and for the rest of the classes, 2 X 32 Kg allowable.
When you book Saudia flights, take note of excess baggage charges which vary at the counter according to different destinations. For all or any such queries one must contact Saudia flights customer service for further clarification on any issues or points. USD 60 is the cost for extra baggage if the item exceeds the permissible weight.
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) |