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Saudia Check-in at Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport
Saudia departs from Terminal Main Terminal at Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport. Online check-in opens 36h before departure.
Saudia check-in rules at MED
Step-by-step at Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport
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Check in online
Open the Saudia app or website 36 hours before departure. Save the boarding pass to your phone wallet.
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Arrive at Terminal Main Terminal
Saudia flights at MED depart only from Terminal Main Terminal. Allow 150 minutes from arrival to gate.
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Drop off bags at Main Terminal main check-in
Bag-drop 4 hours before departure (more during Hajj season), closes 60 minutes before departure. Self-service kiosks available.
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Clear security
Submit your wait time on the airport page above to help others. Standard liquids rule: 100 ml in a single transparent bag.
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Walk to gate Main Terminal international gates
Allow 10–20 minutes from security to your gate. Boarding starts 45 minutes before departure; gate closes 20 minutes before.
Boarding Saudia at MED
Terminal Main Terminal notes
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Typical gates
Saudia flights typically depart from gates Main Terminal international gates.
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Walk time
Expect 10–20 minutes from security to the furthest gate.
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Eat & shop
Main Terminal has Arabic and international restaurants, large prayer rooms throughout, duty-free with Islamic-themed items (prayer beads, Zamzam containers, dates).
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Lounges
Saudia Alfursan Lounge (Business + Alfursan Gold + SkyTeam Elite Plus). Prayer rooms accessible from lounge.
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Family / accessibility
Family priority lane. Wheelchair assistance excellent during Hajj (Saudia trains specifically for elderly pilgrims). Free children's bag with Islamic-themed toys.
Known issues at MED with Saudia
Hajj season charter flights
Problem: During Hajj season (May–August), additional charter flights operate. Online check-in often unavailable for charters — they're handled by Saudi Hajj Mission.
Solution: Charter pilgrims: check in via your tour operator, not Saudia online. Regular Saudia flights: web check-in works normally.
Zamzam water on departure
Problem: Pilgrims often bring 5L sealed Zamzam containers. Some passengers don't realize sealed Zamzam needs special packaging.
Solution: Saudia provides free Zamzam packaging at check-in counter. Bring containers tightly sealed; airline staff bag them for transit.
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