Flyadeal vs Saudi Arabian Airlines
Side-by-side comparison of Flyadeal and Saudi Arabian Airlines: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
Saudi Arabia
| Flyadeal | Saudi Arabian Airlines | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia |
| Founded | 2016 | 1945 |
| Type | Low-cost carrier | Full-service airline |
| Alliance | - | SkyTeam |
| Main hubs | King Fahd International Airport, King Abdulaziz International Airport, King Khalid International Airport | King Fahd International Airport, King Abdulaziz International Airport, King Khalid International Airport |
| Aircraft types | 5 | 9 |
| Cabin bag weight | 7 kg (15 lb) | 7 kg (15 lb) |
| Cabin bag size | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (22 × 16 × 8 in) | 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 18 × 10 in) |
| Checked bag (Economy) | not included (from 65 SAR) | not included |
| First checked bag fee | from 65 SAR | - |
| Extra bag fee | - | from 140 SAR |
| Online check-in opens | 2 days | 2 days |
| Online check-in closes | 1 h 15 min | 1 h |
| Airport check-in fee | free | free |
| Customer service phone | 00966126346100 | +966 92000 3111 |
Key differences
- Saudi Arabian Airlines lets you check in online closer to departure (1 h vs 1 h 15 min).
- Flyadeal is a low-cost carrier: expect a cheaper base fare with bags, seats and airport check-in sold separately, while Saudi Arabian Airlines bundles more into the ticket.
- Saudi Arabian Airlines is a SkyTeam member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.
Other comparisons
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.