Which has the bigger carry-on allowance, flydubai or Saudia?

flydubai: 55 × 38 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15 × 7.9 in), up to 7 kg (15.4 lb). Saudia: 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in), up to 7 kg (15.4 lb). Saudia allows the larger bag.

Do flydubai and Saudia include a carry-on on basic economy?

flydubai: Lite includes the 7 kg cabin bag and a personal item but no checked bag. Saudia: Economy (Guest Class) includes one 7 kg carry-on, measured with wheels and handles.

Where do flydubai and Saudia fly from?

flydubai's main hubs are Dubai (DXB). Saudia's are JED, RUH. The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are flydubai and Saudia partners?

They aren't in the same alliance (flydubai: none; Saudia: SkyTeam), so miles and status generally don't transfer between them.

FZ vs SV · 2026 comparison

flydubai vs Saudia

flydubai doesn't clearly win any category; Saudia wins on a bigger carry-on. Here's how they compare on bags, fees, comfort, reliability and loyalty.

Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction

flydubai

No clear category wins

Saudia

Wins 1 category

A bigger carry-on

Quick verdict

flydubai doesn't clearly win any category; Saudia wins on a bigger carry-on. Both include a carry-on on every fare.

Carry-on size: flydubai: 55 × 38 × 20 cm · Saudia: 56 × 45 × 25 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: flydubai: Included on every fare · Saudia: Included on every fare

Side by side

	flydubai	Saudia
Bags
Carry-on size	55 × 38 × 20 cm	56 × 45 × 25 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Included on every fare	Included on every fare
Carry-on weight limit	7 kg (15.4 lb)	7 kg (15.4 lb)
Personal item	33 × 25 × 20 cm	Must fit under the seat
Network
Alliance	None	SkyTeam
Loyalty program	Emirates Skywards	Alfursan
Main hubs	DXB	JED, RUH

Highlighted values are better for travelers. Fees are for U.S. domestic economy flights; on-time data is 2025 U.S. DOT figures for each airline's own flights.

Bags and fees

flydubai allows a carry-on up to 55 × 38 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15 × 7.9 in), and Saudia up to 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in), so Saudia's is roomier.

Both include it on their cheapest fares.

Carry-on weight limits: 7 kg (15.4 lb) on flydubai, 7 kg (15.4 lb) on Saudia.

Personal items: 33 × 25 × 20 cm (13 × 9.8 × 7.9 in) on flydubai, and anything that fits under the seat on Saudia.

Loyalty and where they fly

flydubai is not in an alliance and Saudia is in SkyTeam.

Loyalty programs: Emirates Skywards (flydubai) and Alfursan (Saudia).

flydubai's main hubs are Dubai (DXB). Saudia's are JED, RUH. The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose flydubai if you want…

nonstops from DXB

Choose Saudia if you want…

a bigger carry-on
to earn and use SkyTeam miles and status
nonstops from JED, RUH

On a route both fly, the cheaper ticket isn't always the cheaper trip: add the bags you'll actually bring, and check the fare rules before you book.