Saudia baggage allowance
Saudi Arabia · Last checked 18 October 2026
How much baggage does a Saudia ticket include?
Quick answer: Saudia allows one cabin bag in Guest Class (up to 7 kg) and a hand bag plus a briefcase in First and Business (up to 12 kg and 9 kg). Its public baggage pages do not state one checked bag allowance for every fare, so the amount on your ticket is the one that counts.
Cabin baggage by class
| Class | What you can bring | Maximum size | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| First and Business | One hand bag | 56 × 45 × 25 cm | Up to 12 kg |
| First and Business | One briefcase | 45 × 20 × 35 cm | Up to 9 kg |
| Guest Class | One hand bag or briefcase | 56 × 45 × 25 cm | Up to 7 kg |
- The bag must fit in a closed overhead locker or under the seat in front of you, and carry a cabin baggage tag.
- You may also carry one free personal item, such as a coat, a tablet, a handbag, a stroller or baby cradle, or essential items for guests with disabilities.
- Departing the USA or Canada for Saudi Arabia: one carry-on item only, in all classes, up to 16 lb and 45 in in dimensions.
- Saudia may decide that an item goes in the hold for safety, security or comfort reasons. On connecting flights a free cabin bag may not be accepted at the connecting station because of aircraft type or limited locker space.
Power banks and devices
- Each passenger may carry at most two power banks.
- Power banks go in the cabin only, never in checked baggage, and may not be charged on board or used to charge other devices.
- On flights to or from the USA and the UK, cabin baggage is screened, and you may be asked to switch devices on. A device that will not switch on is not allowed on board, so charge your devices before you travel.
Checked baggage and extra allowances
- The Saudia pages we could read do not list one checked bag allowance for every fare. It depends on the fare and the route, so check your ticket or the fare shown while booking.
- AlFursan Elite and Elite Plus members (Silver and Gold) get one extra free piece on international flights: up to 32 kg in First and Business and up to 23 kg in Guest Class.
- Passengers travelling to or from the USA and Canada on a 6th-freedom itinerary (connecting through Saudi Arabia) may bring 2 pieces in all classes.
- Checked baggage on Saudia flights from Riyadh to New York (JFK), Washington (IAD), Los Angeles (LAX) and Toronto (YYZ) must be sealed with safe wrap before it is accepted.
Excess charges for sports equipment
| Size of the piece | International flights | Domestic flights |
|---|---|---|
| 158 to 205 cm (62 to 80 in) | USD 100 | SAR 100 |
| 205 to 300 cm (80 to 118 in) | USD 167 in total | SAR 200 in total |
| Over 300 cm, or over 32 kg | Cargo only | Cargo only |
- To or from Canada, the international charge for an oversized piece is CAD 189 in total.
Questions about Saudia baggage
How many power banks can I take on Saudia?
Two at most, and only in the cabin. Power banks may not go in checked baggage, and they may not be charged on board or used to charge other devices.
What size can my Saudia cabin bag be?
In Guest Class, one hand bag or briefcase up to 56 × 45 × 25 cm and 7 kg. In First and Business, a hand bag of the same size up to 12 kg plus a briefcase of 45 × 20 × 35 cm up to 9 kg.
Saudia routes and baggage help
Saudia official pages
These are the airline’s own pages. Airlines change baggage rules, so confirm the figures on your ticket or booking confirmation before you fly.
Last checked:
Checked by Anas Ismail on 18 October 2026. We check each figure against the airline’s own pages listed under official pages, and note the date we checked it.