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Saudia

Saudi Arabia's flag carrier handles the largest annual human migration on earth — the Hajj pilgrimage. Millions of passengers flow through Jeddah every year for the journey to Mecca, and Saudia is the airline that makes it happen.

Callsign
SAUDIA
ICAO code
SVA
IATA code
SV
Founded
1945
Headquarters
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Hubs
JED · RUH
Fun fact

Saudia operates one of the world's largest charter operations every year for the Hajj pilgrimage, moving millions of pilgrims to and from Mecca.

Quick answers

What is Saudia's callsign?

"SAUDIA". On the radio a flight is called by that word plus its flight number, and on a live map its callsign starts with SVA.

What are Saudia's airline codes?

ICAO SVA, IATA SV. Tickets and departure boards use the two-letter IATA code; air traffic control and flight data use the three-letter ICAO code.

Where are Saudia's hubs?

Jeddah (JED), Riyadh (RUH).

Is Saudia in an airline alliance?

Yes: SkyTeam.

Aircraft you’ll see in Saudia colors

Saudia special liveries

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