Emirates vs Saudi Arabian Airlines
Side-by-side comparison of Emirates and Saudi Arabian Airlines: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
United Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia| Emirates | Saudi Arabian Airlines | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Saudi Arabia |
| Founded | 1985 | 1945 |
| Type | Full-service airline | Full-service airline |
| Alliance | - | SkyTeam |
| Main hubs | Dubai International Airport | King Fahd International Airport, King Abdulaziz International Airport, King Khalid International Airport |
| Aircraft types | 2 | 9 |
| Cabin bag weight | 7 kg (15 lb) | 7 kg (15 lb) |
| Cabin bag size | 55 × 38 × 20 cm (22 × 15 × 8 in) | 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 18 × 10 in) |
| Checked bag (Economy) | 20 kg (44 lb) | not included |
| Extra bag fee | from 30 USD / kg | from 140 SAR |
| Online check-in opens | 2 days | 2 days |
| Online check-in closes | 1 h 30 min | 1 h |
| Airport check-in fee | free | free |
| Customer service phone | +971 4 708 1111 | +966 92000 3111 |
Key differences
- Saudi Arabian Airlines lets you check in online closer to departure (1 h vs 1 h 30 min).
- Saudi Arabian Airlines is a SkyTeam member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.
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Allowances shown are for the basic Economy fare on most routes. Fees are the lowest published prices and change often - confirm on the official websites before booking.