Qatar Airways vs Saudi Arabian Airlines
Side-by-side comparison of Qatar Airways and Saudi Arabian Airlines: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
Qatar
Saudi Arabia| Qatar Airways | Saudi Arabian Airlines | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Qatar | Saudi Arabia |
| Founded | 1993 | 1945 |
| Type | Full-service airline | Full-service airline |
| Alliance | oneworld | SkyTeam |
| Main hubs | Hamad International Airport | King Fahd International Airport, King Abdulaziz International Airport, King Khalid International Airport |
| Aircraft types | 8 | 9 |
| Cabin bag weight | 7 kg (15 lb) | 7 kg (15 lb) |
| Cabin bag size | 50 × 37 × 25 cm (20 × 15 × 10 in) | 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 18 × 10 in) |
| Checked bag (Economy) | 1 piece · 20 kg (44 lb) | not included |
| Extra bag fee | from 100 USD | 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 | - | +966 92000 3111 |
Key differences
- Saudi Arabian Airlines lets you check in online closer to departure (1 h vs 1 h 30 min).
- Qatar Airways is a oneworld member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.
- 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.