✓ Policy web-verified 2026-06-20
flyadeal is Saudia’s low-cost arm, and on its cheapest fly fare you get exactly what a budget carrier gives you: a seat, a 7 kg carry-on bag (55 x 40 x 20 cm), and a small personal item under the seat (40 x 30 x 20 cm). What you do not get is a checked bag — the fly fare is cabin-only, and on a SAR-priced LCC that gap is the whole game. The free 7 kg carry-on was an upgrade flyadeal added in 2025; before that, even the cabin bag wasn’t guaranteed on the entry fare, so the basic fare is now meaningfully more useful than it used to be.
flyadeal flies domestic Saudi routes plus regional short- and medium-haul (the Gulf, Egypt, the Levant, Pakistan, the wider Middle East). There is no long-haul network and no “intercontinental bag included” twist here — the rule is the same on every route: fly = no checked bag, fly+ = 20 kg, flyMax = 32 kg. Budget for the bag separately or buy up a fare tier; the cheapest fare will never quietly include one.
Quick facts
| Free carry-on | 7 kg, 55 x 40 x 20 cm (on every fare) |
| Free personal item | 40 x 30 x 20 cm, under seat |
| Cheapest fare (fly) checked bag | None — cabin-only |
| fly+ checked | 1 bag up to 20 kg |
| flyMax checked | 1 bag up to 32 kg |
| Prepaid checked bag (online) | from ~SAR 65 (15 kg) |
| Overweight fee | ~SAR 21 per kg |
| Currency | SAR (Saudi Riyal) |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal item | 40 x 30 x 20 cm, fits under the seat — free on all fares |
| Carry-on bag | 55 x 40 x 20 cm, combined 7 kg with personal item — free on all fares (fly, fly+, flyMax) |
Checked baggage & fees
| fly (basic) | No checked bag — purchase separately |
| fly+ | 1 bag up to 20 kg included |
| flyMax | 1 bag up to 32 kg included |
| Prepaid bag (online, cheapest) | from ~SAR 65 for 15 kg; ~SAR 105 for 25 kg |
| Additional bag (25 kg) | ~SAR 185 |
| Overweight | ~SAR 21 per kg over the limit |
| Max single bag size | 75 x 50 x 35 cm before oversize fees; 140 x 85 x 65 cm absolute max |
What each fare includes
| Fare | Personal | Cabin | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| fly | 40 x 30 x 20 cm | 7 kg, 55 x 40 x 20 cm | None |
| fly+ | 40 x 30 x 20 cm | 7 kg, 55 x 40 x 20 cm | 1 x 20 kg |
| flyMax | 40 x 30 x 20 cm | 7 kg, 55 x 40 x 20 cm | 1 x 32 kg |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
On a cheap flyadeal fly deal fare you’re flying cabin-only: 7 kg carry-on plus a small under-seat item, and nothing in the hold. That’s genuinely fine for a weekend in Dubai or Cairo — but if you need a suitcase, add it before you fly. Prepaid online, a checked bag starts around SAR 65 for 15 kg or SAR 105 for 25 kg; pay at the airport instead and it costs more.
Do the math before you book: if you know you need 20 kg, buying the fly+ fare upfront (roughly SAR 80 over basic) is often cheaper and less stressful than bolting on a bag later, and flyMax’s 32 kg makes sense only if you’re genuinely heavy or want the flexible-change and refund perks. Whatever you do, weigh your carry-on — 7 kg is the hard limit, and gate-checking an overweight cabin bag is the expensive way to find out.
Oversize, sports & special items
Hold bags over 75 x 50 x 35 cm trigger an oversize charge, with an absolute ceiling of 140 x 85 x 65 cm; bags above the weight allowance are billed at roughly SAR 21 per kg. Sports equipment, musical instruments and other special items are carried as checked baggage subject to the size/weight rules and may need to be declared in advance.
The headline 2025/2026 change is the free 7 kg cabin bag on the entry-level fly fare, alongside reworked fly / fly+ / flyMax bundles that add flexible date changes (within two hours of booking on fly/fly+, unlimited changes up to 90 minutes before departure on flyMax) and full refunds on flyMax cancellations made three days out. Baggage fees vary by route, weight tier and booking channel, so always price your bag at the time of booking.
Frequently asked questions
Does the cheapest flyadeal fare include a checked bag?
No. The entry-level ‘fly’ fare is cabin-only — a 7 kg carry-on plus a small personal item, with nothing in the hold. You must buy a checked bag separately or upgrade to fly+ (20 kg) or flyMax (32 kg).
How much carry-on can I bring for free on flyadeal?
Every fare, including basic fly, includes one 7 kg carry-on bag up to 55 x 40 x 20 cm plus one personal item up to 40 x 30 x 20 cm that fits under the seat. The 7 kg is the combined limit.
What's the difference between fly, fly+ and flyMax baggage?
fly = no checked bag (cabin only). fly+ = one checked bag up to 20 kg. flyMax = one checked bag up to 32 kg, plus the most flexible change and refund terms.
How much does it cost to add a checked bag to a flyadeal booking?
Prepaid online, a checked bag starts at roughly SAR 65 for 15 kg or SAR 105 for 25 kg. An additional 25 kg bag is about SAR 185. Prices vary by route, weight and whether you pay online or at the airport — buying at the airport costs more.
What is flyadeal's checked baggage weight limit?
fly+ includes up to 20 kg and flyMax up to 32 kg. Overweight baggage is charged at approximately SAR 21 per kg above your allowance.
Does flyadeal include a checked bag on international routes?
No — flyadeal applies the same rule on every route. It flies domestic Saudi and regional short/medium-haul only, with no long-haul network, so the cheapest fly fare is cabin-only everywhere. There is no ‘long-haul bag included’ exception.
What is the maximum size for a flyadeal checked bag?
Bags larger than 75 x 50 x 35 cm incur an oversize fee, and the absolute maximum accepted size is 140 x 85 x 65 cm.
Is it cheaper to buy fly+ or add a bag to the fly fare?
Often fly+. If you know you need around 20 kg, the fly+ fare (roughly SAR 80 over basic) bundles the bag and tends to beat bolting a checked bag onto the basic fly fare, especially if you’d otherwise pay at the airport.
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