[TIPS]: Can you take food to Saudi?

Saudi Arabia is a top-tier airline based out of Jeddah and is inclined to offer services to hundreds of destinations. One can explore the five-star experience by booking a seat with Sadia Arabia. Along with the flight amenities and availability, many passengers might be concerned about the food as well. Some travelers cannot intake any kind of meal due to health or other specific reasons, and at that time, thinking, "Can I bring food into Saudi Arabia?" is very usual

Although Saudi Arabia itself offers a distinguished range of food options on the flight, it still allows passengers to bring their food. However, there are certain conditions and restrictions to bring food on the flight that you must review.

Conditions of bringing food on Saudia Airlines

The major conditions that one should meet for bringing their own food on the reserved flight with Saudia Airlines are as follows:

• The food must be carried in the carry-on bag on the flight's cabin and should be kept in a one-quarter clear plastic bag.
• You cannot carry any liquid or gel items over 3.4 oz on the plane. However, they can be carried on the checked baggage if necessary.
• To carry food items on the checked baggage, there are no restrictions on the quantity.
• Pet foods are strictly prohibited from being carried on Saudi Arabia flights.
• To ensure a smooth boarding experience, passengers must check the restricted items separately before packing their bags to travel with Saudi Arabia.

What is not allowed to be brought into Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia has restricted several items that passengers must request and follow on the flight to be not carried on the flight. The food items that should not be brought on the flight are listed below:

• Alcoholic drinks and substances
• Meat Items
• Fish and egg
• Honey
• Nutmeg: whole fruit, seeds, or its powder
• Food products that include meat substances

Is food free on Saudia Airlines?

Depending on the travel class and flight route, Saudia Airlines offers complimentary food to the passengers. For the short-haul flights, one meal is included on the ticket, whereas three meals are provided for the long-haul flights at Saudia Airlines.

Moreover, a person can add their preferred meals with the Saudia Airlines flight reservation as they offer Special Meals option to their customers to request specific meals depending on dietary and health concerns. The special meal should be requested at the airline 24 hours prior to the flight's departure so that the crew can arrange the essentials.

Types of Special Meals at Saudia Airlines

Saudia Airlines has recognized the needs of its passengers and the requirement for meals and has provided varied options for the passengers to select based on their dietary. Following is the list that includes the different types of meal options to be availed on the flight:

• Low-Calorie meal
• Food without a pinch of salt
• Baby foods
• Asian or Western Vegetarian Meal
• Low salt meal
• Diabetic Meal
• Blind Meal
• Gluten-Free Meal
• Fruit Platter
• Liquidized Meal
• Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian Meal
• Bland Meal
• Hindu Meal
• Autism Meal
• Liquified Meal

Method to request Special Meals at Saudia Airlines

Learn how you can add or request the meal you require on your flight during travel from the following guidelines:

• You must visit the Saudia Airlines website on the browser,
• Pick the Manage tab to input the reservation details,
• Once your itinerary loads on the website, you must select the "Special Assistance" column,
• Next, tap on the Special Meals" section to avail the menu,
• Follow the available prompts and mention your requirements for the meal,
• At last, tap the Confirmation key to send the special meal request to the airline,
• The airline will send you an acknowledgement mail in a moment.