Saudia carry-on size and personal item rules
- Middle East
- Full-service
- SkyTeam
- Verified 28 September 2026
Saudia (SV) allows one cabin bag of 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in) and 7 kg (15.4 lb) on its Guest Class fare, plus a personal item. Verified on 28 September 2026 from the official Saudia baggage page.
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Saudia carry-on allowance by fare
| Fare | Route / class | Personal item | Cabin bag | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guest Class(standard) | All routes · Economy | size not published | 56×45×25 cm, 7 kg | cabin bag 7 kg |
| Business Class | All routes · Business | 45×20×35 cm, 9 kg | 56×45×25 cm, 12 kg | cabin bag 12 kg; personal item 9 kg |
| First Class | All routes · First | 45×20×35 cm, 9 kg | 56×45×25 cm, 12 kg | cabin bag 12 kg; personal item 9 kg |
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What to know about Saudia carry-on rules
- From JED and RUH, Saudia mainly connects Saudi Arabia with Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, India and United Kingdom.
- Among the 12 verified airlines from the Middle East, Saudia has the largest cabin bag allowance; the strictest is Qatar Airways (50×37×25 cm).
- In volume terms the Saudia cabin bag reaches about 63 L; 1 of the 60 airlines with published sides allow a bigger box.
- Among the 66 verified airlines that include a measured cabin bag, Saudia sits at rank 3; 95% of them allow a smaller total than its 126 cm (49.6 in).
- The average cabin bag of the 12 verified carriers from the Middle East adds up to 116 cm (45.7 in); Saudia's limit is 10 cm (3.9 in) more than that.
- Of the 8 SkyTeam airlines verified here, Saudia comes 1st by cabin bag size; the range runs from Delta Air Lines at 114.3 cm (45 in) to Saudia at 126 cm (49.6 in).
- A standard US carry-on of 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm) fits, but with only 0.1 cm (0 in) to spare on the length when measured against Saudia's 56×45×25 cm.
- A typical European cabin case of 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) fits, but with only 1 cm (0.4 in) to spare on the length when measured against Saudia's 56×45×25 cm.
- Across its 3 fares, Saudia changes the rules: all 3 include a cabin bag. Weight limits vary by fare: 7 kg and 12 kg.
- Of 57 verified airlines with a published cabin weight limit, 34 allow more than Saudia's 7 kg (15.4 lb) for the cabin bag and 0 allow less.
- Exceptions noted on the official Saudia page: “For guests departing from the USA or Canada to Saudi Arabia, only one carry-on item is allowed in all classes, not exceeding 16 lb in weight and 45 in in dimensions.”
- Compared with Saudia's 126 cm (49.6 in): at JED, flyadeal allows 11 cm (4.3 in) less in total (115 cm (45.3 in)); at RUH, flynas allows 11 cm (4.3 in) less in total (115 cm (45.3 in)).
Saudia carry-on questions
- Does the Business Class fare of Saudia include a cabin bag?
- Yes. Saudia's Business Class fare includes a cabin bag of 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in) and 12 kg (26.5 lb).
- Does Saudia have a weight limit for carry-on bags?
- Yes. On the Guest Class fare, Saudia publishes 7 kg (15.4 lb) for the cabin bag.
- Will a 55 × 40 × 20 cm carry-on fit Saudia's limit?
- Yes: against Saudia's 56×45×25 cm limit, a hard 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) case fits, but with only 1 cm (0.4 in) to spare on the length.
Airlines related to Saudia
- flyadeal carry-on size — also flies from JED
- flynas carry-on size — also flies from RUH
- Middle East Airlines carry-on size — SkyTeam partner
- Air France carry-on size — SkyTeam partner
- Kenya Airways carry-on size — SkyTeam partner
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines carry-on size — SkyTeam partner
Official sources
- https://www.saudia.com/en-SA/manage/baggage/carry-on-baggage — checked on 28 September 2026