Saudia (Saudi Arabian Airlines) EU261 — Up to €600 Per Person
Saudia (IATA: SV), formerly Saudi Arabian Airlines, is the national carrier of Saudi Arabia and a SkyTeam member. It operates from London Heathrow, Manchester, Frankfurt, Paris, Amsterdam, and other European cities to Riyadh (RUH), Jeddah (JED), and Medina (MED). If your Saudia flight from Europe or the UK was significantly delayed or cancelled, EU261 entitles you to up to €600 per person.
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1/4Are you eligible?
- ✓ Your Saudia flight departed from an EU or UK airport
- ✓ Arrival delay of 3+ hours at final destination, or cancellation under 14 days notice
- ✓ Disruption not caused by extraordinary circumstances
- ✗ Flights from Saudi Arabia into Europe are NOT covered — Saudia is a non-EU carrier
- ⚠️ Saudia flights during Hajj/Umrah season are particularly prone to delays — all still covered by EU261
Compensation — Saudia routes from Europe
| Route | Distance | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| London (LHR) → Riyadh (RUH) | ~4,700 km | €600 |
| London (LHR) → Jeddah (JED) | ~4,600 km | €600 |
| Manchester (MAN) → Riyadh (RUH) | ~4,650 km | €600 |
| Frankfurt (FRA) → Riyadh (RUH) | ~4,200 km | €600 |
| Paris (CDG) → Riyadh (RUH) | ~4,700 km | €600 |
| Amsterdam (AMS) → Jeddah (JED) / Medina (MED) | ~4,900 km | €600 |
All Saudia EU/UK–Saudi Arabia routes exceed 3,500 km → €600 per person maximum. Delay must be 4h+ for this distance band.
⚠️ Hajj & Umrah season delays
Saudia operates significantly more flights during Hajj and Umrah seasons, leading to higher rates of delays and disruptions. EU261 applies equally during religious travel seasons — there is no religious holiday exemption. If your pilgrimage flight from Europe was delayed, you have a full EU261 claim.
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