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Quick facts about Saudia

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Saudia (IATA: SV, ICAO: SVA) is a SA airline and a member of the SkyTeam alliance.

Saudia (Saudi Arabian Airlines) is the national carrier of Saudi Arabia and one of the largest airlines in the Middle East and Africa. Operating from three major Saudi hubs, Saudia connects passengers across Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America. The airline plays a central role in facilitating the annual hajj and umrah pilgrimages to Mecca.

Did you know? Saudia operates one of the world's largest hajj airlift operations annually, transporting over 600,000 Muslim pilgrims to and from Mecca for the annual hajj pilgrimage — one of the largest recurring air transport operations in history.

Saudia — Facts & Travel Tips

Key facts and practical tips for Saudia passengers

Main Hubs
Riyadh King Khalid (RUH), Jeddah King Abdulaziz (JED), Dammam (DMM)
Founded
1945 — 81 years of service
Fleet Size
~145 aircraft
Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Airbus A320 family
Destinations
95+ destinations worldwide
Baggage Policy
Economy: 23kg checked bag. Business: 46kg (2 bags of 23kg). Carry-on: 9kg. Hajj and Umrah pilgrimage flights may have higher allowances.
Check-in Tips
Saudia online check-in opens 24 hours before departure. Riyadh King Khalid International is the primary hub — the new Terminal 5 is modern and spacious.

How to Track Saudia Flights

Tracking a Saudia flight on Departra is simple. Enter your SV flight number in the search box above — for example, SV100 — and you will see the live status including:

  • Real-time aircraft position on an interactive map
  • Departure and arrival times with delay information
  • Gate and terminal assignments where available
  • Live weather at both departure and arrival airports
  • Aircraft type and altitude, speed, and heading data

Flight data typically becomes available 24 hours before the scheduled departure. For the most accurate information, check closer to your departure time.