Airline
Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV)
Saudia connects Colombo to Jeddah and Riyadh, serving both labor and pilgrimage traffic.
Why travelers choose Saudi Arabian Airlines
- •Stable schedules into Jeddah and Riyadh.
- •Included baggage on most economy tickets.
- •Predictable change fees managed via Colombo agents.
Fare families
Guest Saver
Value fare with baggage included and standard fees.
- •23–30kg or 2 x 23kg depending on route
- •Seat selection for a fee until check-in
- •Changes allowed with fee; refunds limited
Guest Flex
More flexibility and seating options.
- •Higher baggage or priority handling on some routes
- •Standard seats included
- •Lower change fees; partial refunds possible
Business
Premium service with generous baggage.
- •2 x 32kg pieces or 40kg weight concept
- •Lounge, priority check-in and boarding
- •Flexible changes with modest penalties
Key policies
Baggage allowance
Economy typically 2 x 23kg or 30kg weight-based depending on route; Business/First 32kg pieces. Religious travel charters may differ.
Change policy
Value fares carry change fees; Flex and premium fares more lenient. Refunds and no-shows follow fare notes shown at purchase.
Check-in
Online check-in opens 48h before departure for most routes (24h for the US). Airport check-in generally closes 60 minutes before departure.
Colombo (CMB) network
Saudi Arabian Airlines operating flights touching CMB
Sample operating pattern; confirm exact days and times during booking.
From Colombo (CMB)
CMB → DXB
Flight SV 203 • Daily
CMB → SIN
Flight SV 468 • Daily
CMB → LHR
Flight SV 503 • Mon / Wed / Fri
To Colombo (CMB)
DXB → CMB
Flight SV 204 • Daily
SIN → CMB
Flight SV 469 • Daily
LHR → CMB
Flight SV 504 • Tue / Thu / Sat