Saudia flights: booking, ticket prices and baggage
Saudia, Saudi Arabia's national airline, flies from Kano to Jeddah and starts Abuja to Jeddah flights on 1 December 2026. Pay the full fare, or pay from 25% now with Pay Small Small.
Who is Saudia?
Saudia was founded in 1945, is based in Jeddah and has been a member of the SkyTeam alliance since 2012. Kano is its established Nigerian gateway, busy with Umrah travellers.
In September 2026 Saudia confirmed Jeddah to Abuja flights from 1 December 2026, three times a week with the new Airbus A321XLR. It does not fly scheduled passenger flights to Lagos.
- IATA code
- SV
- Founded
- 1945
- Hub
- Jeddah (JED)
- Alliance
- SkyTeam
- From Nigeria
- Kano; Abuja from 1 Dec 2026
- Frequent flyer
- AlFursan
Where does Saudia fly from Nigeria?
Saudia flies Kano to Jeddah several times a week and, from 1 December 2026, Abuja to Jeddah three times a week. From Jeddah it connects to Medina, Riyadh and its wider network.
Saudia baggage allowance
- Saudia's checked allowance depends on the fare you buy and is shown before you pay; check your ticket.
Allowances depend on the fare you buy. The allowance for your fare is shown before you pay and on your e-ticket.
Saudia check-in
- Bags must be presented at least one hour before departure (Saudia customer service plan); arrive earlier for international flights.
Saudia cabin classes
Business and Economy.
How to book Saudia on SkyKoda
- Search your route and date. Saudia fares appear in SkyKoda's search when Saudia sells seats through the booking systems we use; until then you can compare and book the other airlines on the same route.
- Choose a fare. Before you pay you see the full price in naira, the baggage allowance and whether the ticket is refundable.
- Enter the passenger names exactly as they appear on the passport or ID you will travel with.
- Pay by card (Visa, Mastercard, Verve) or bank transfer, or pay from 25% now with Pay Small Small.
- Your e-ticket comes by e-mail and WhatsApp once the booking is paid in full.
How to check your Saudia ticket
Your e-ticket shows a six-character booking reference (PNR) and a 13-digit ticket number. Enter the booking reference and your surname in "Manage booking" on Saudia's own website (www.saudia.com). If Saudia shows your name and flight, the ticket is confirmed. More on how to check SkyKoda and your ticket.
Questions about Saudia
Can I book Saudia on SkyKoda?
SkyKoda found no Saudia fares in its latest checks. When Saudia sells seats through the booking systems SkyKoda uses, its fares show up in the search. Search your date to see every airline you can book.
Does Saudia fly from Abuja?
From 1 December 2026: Saudia starts Jeddah to Abuja flights three times a week with the Airbus A321XLR.
Does Saudia fly from Lagos?
No scheduled Saudia passenger flights from Lagos were found in October 2026. Saudia flies from Kano, and from Abuja from 1 December 2026.
Can I pay small small for a Saudia flight?
Yes. With FlexPay you pay a deposit from 25% and the rest within 1 to 30 days; a fee of 6% of the airline base fare applies. Your Saudia ticket is issued once you've paid in full, and the fare is not held until then.
Sources
Airline facts checked on 27 October 2026 on the pages below. Airlines change routes, baggage and check-in rules; the rules for your ticket are the ones shown when you book. Prices on this page come from SkyKoda's own searches.
- Legit.ng, Sep 2026: Saudia Jeddah–Abuja from 1 December
- Tribune, Sep 2026: Jeddah–Abuja flights
- Daily Trust, Sep 2025: Saudia and the Kano route
- Saudia customer service plan
- Wikipedia: Saudia
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