Flyadeal Mumbai Riyadh Baggage Allowance 2026 

Flyadeal launched nonstop Mumbai-Riyadh flights on October 3, 2026, operating five times weekly on Airbus A320neo aircraft. The Fly fare includes no checked baggage, Fly+ includes 20kg, and flyMax includes 32kg. Passengers connecting onward to Abha, Dammam, Jeddah, or Madinah get through-checked baggage on a single itinerary.

For Indian expats living and working across Saudi Arabia, this launch matters more than just another flight option. It directly addresses a gap that Mumbai travelers have long felt: no nonstop, budget-friendly link to Riyadh with onward connectivity baked into a single ticket. Before you book, though, you need to understand exactly what you’re getting  and what you’ll pay extra for.

What Is the Flyadeal Mumbai-Riyadh Route and When Did It Launch?

Flyadeal’s inaugural Riyadh-Mumbai flight operated on October 3, 2026, piloted by the airline’s Chief Operating Officer Captain Abdulaziz Bahri and Chief Pilot Captain Ali Hakim. Mumbai became flyadeal’s second Indian destination after Hyderabad, which launched in July 2026.

The carrier operates the route five times weekly using Airbus A320neo aircraft configured with 186 all-economy seats, adding over 7,400 seats per month between the two cities. Sanjiv Kapoor, acting CEO of flyadeal and Executive Vice President of Strategies at Saudia Group, called Mumbai “an important milestone” in the airline’s Indian expansion, noting that Saudi Arabia is now among India’s top three largest international travel markets.

Flights are scheduled for convenient morning arrivals in both cities, making same-day onward connections realistic rather than an overnight gamble.

What Is Flyadeal’s F3 Fare Bundle Structure for India-Saudi Routes?

Flyadeal (IATA code F3) sells three fare bundles on the Mumbai-Riyadh route: fly, fly+, and flyMax. Each tier changes your baggage allowance, flexibility, and price  choosing the wrong one is the single biggest reason travelers overpay on this route.

Choose fly if you’re traveling light for a short business trip and don’t need checked baggage. Choose fly+ if you need one checked bag and want predictable costs. Choose flyMax if you’re relocating, visiting family for an extended period, or carrying gifts and need the full 32kg allowance plus maximum flexibility.

What Are Flyadeal’s Carry-On and Checked Baggage Rules?

Every flyadeal passenger, regardless of fare, can bring one free personal item (30x20x40cm) placed under the seat, plus one cabin bag up to 7kg and 55x40x20cm. Checked baggage depends entirely on your fare bundle, ranging from zero free allowance on fly to 32kg on flyMax.

Carry-On Specifics

• Personal item: 30×20×40 cm, free on all fares, fits under the seat
• Cabin bag: 55×40×20 cm, maximum 7 kg
• Gate enforcement: Oversized or overweight cabin bags get checked at the gate for SAR 250

Checked Baggage by Fare

• fly: No free allowance  must purchase via Manage My Booking
• fly+: One bag, up to 20kg, included free
• flyMax: One bag, up to 32kg, included free
• Maximum accepted weight for any single bag is 32kg, regardless of fare or payment

What Are Flyadeal’s Excess Baggage Fees for India Routes?

Flyadeal charges SAR 65 for a pre-purchased 15kg bag and SAR 105 for a pre-purchased 25kg bag. Buying at the airport roughly doubles these costs, and overweight bags are charged SAR 21 per kilo. As a low-cost carrier, flyadeal’s entire pricing model rewards planning ahead.

Here’s the real cost breakdown for a passenger on the fly fare who didn’t book a checked bag in advance:

Worked example: An Indian expat flying fly fare with one 20kg suitcase who forgets to add baggage online will pay for a 25kg bracket at the counter  SAR 185  versus just SAR 105 if purchased through Manage My Booking 24 hours earlier. That’s a SAR 80 (roughly USD 21) penalty for not planning ahead, on a single bag, one-way.

Baggage check-in counters close 60 minutes before scheduled departure, and flyadeal does not accept any bag heavier than 32kg under any circumstances, even for a fee.

How Does Through-Checked Baggage Work for Connections to Abha, Dammam, Jeddah, and Madinah?

Through-checked baggage lets Mumbai-Riyadh passengers connecting onward to Abha, Dammam, Jeddah, or Madinah check their bags once in Mumbai and collect them only at their final Saudi destination, booked under a single integrated fare. This eliminates the need to collect and re-check luggage during the Riyadh stopover.

This is the standout feature of flyadeal’s Mumbai launch, and it’s where the airline is explicitly positioning itself against pure point-to-point LCC rivals. Flight schedules are built around morning arrivals in Riyadh specifically to maximize same-day onward connections.

A few practical notes competitors often skip:

• Terminal advantage: Flyadeal flights use Riyadh’s Terminal 4, designed for quick transfers to the airline’s domestic network, and Jeddah’s Terminal 1, which has direct bullet train access to Makkah and Madinah.
• Baggage allowance still applies per fare: Through-checking doesn’t override your fare’s weight limit  a fly+ passenger still gets 20kg total, not 20kg per flight segment.
• Single booking required: Through-checked baggage only applies when both flights are booked together on one itinerary, not when booked as two separate one-way tickets.
• Self-transfer caveat: Flyadeal has no codeshare or interline agreements with other carriers, so baggage transfer protection applies only within flyadeal’s own network, not when connecting to a different airline in Riyadh.

Flyadeal vs. Saudia, IndiGo, and Air India Express: Which Offers Better Baggage Value on Riyadh Routes?

Flyadeal offers the lowest base fares but the smallest included baggage allowance, while Saudia (full-service) and Air India Express include more generous checked baggage as standard, and IndiGo typically requires a Dubai connection rather than flying nonstop. The right choice depends on whether you value ticket price or baggage inclusions more.

Choose flyadeal if your total trip cost matters more than included baggage and you’re comfortable paying for exactly what you use. Choose Saudia if you’re checking two bags and want the simplicity of one fare covering it all, especially for Umrah or family travel. Choose Air India Express if you want a direct Indian-carrier option with a more generous LCC baggage allowance, though note it doesn’t currently serve the Mumbai-Riyadh nonstop corridor directly. Avoid IndiGo for this specific route unless a Dubai layover works for your schedule, since IndiGo has no Mumbai-Riyadh nonstop.

What Should Indian Expats Know About Flyadeal Baggage for Umrah Travel?

Umrah pilgrims flying flyadeal should book the flyMax fare to accommodate the extra weight of ZamZam water, dates, and gifts typically carried home, since the standard fly and fly+ allowances fill up quickly with pilgrimage essentials. Liquids like ZamZam water must go in checked baggage, not carry-on.

A few Umrah-specific considerations that general baggage guides miss:

• ZamZam water allocation: Most Saudi airlines provide complimentary ZamZam water (typically 5 liters) at the airport for the return journey, packed separately  factor this into your checked weight even if you didn’t buy it yourself.
• Dates and gifts: A typical Umrah traveler returns with 3-5kg of dates, prayer items, and gifts beyond their outbound luggage. If you flew out on fly+ (20kg), you may need to pay excess baggage on the way home.
• Through-checked advantage for Madinah routes: Pilgrims flying Mumbai-Riyadh-Madinah (or the reverse) benefit directly from through-checked baggage, since Umrah itineraries almost always involve this exact two-leg routing.
• Recommendation: Book flyMax outbound if you plan to shop or collect ZamZam water, or budget SAR 105-150 for pre-purchased excess baggage on the return leg.

What Baggage Items Are Restricted or Prohibited on Flyadeal Flights?

Flyadeal prohibits weapons, flammable materials, and toxic chemicals in all baggage, while spare batteries and power banks must travel only in cabin baggage, never checked. Liquids in the cabin are limited to 100ml containers within a single 1-liter resealable bag.

• Cabin baggage only: Spare lithium batteries, power banks, laptops (recommended)
• Liquids, gels, sprays: 100ml per container maximum, all containers fitting in one transparent bag no larger than 15×15cm and 1 liter total
• Exceptions: Medical liquids, baby milk, and special dietary food are permitted beyond the 100ml rule with security approval
• Never accepted: Weapons, explosives, corrosives, compressed gases, radioactive materials
• Animals: Not accepted in cabin or hold on any flyadeal flight

How Do You Add Baggage to a Flyadeal Mumbai-Riyadh Booking?

You can add checked baggage through flyadeal’s “Manage My Booking” tool on the website or app using your booking reference and last name, up to two hours before departure. Pre-purchasing baggage this way typically costs 40-60% less than paying at the airport counter.

1. Visit flyadeal.com or open the app
2. Select “Manage Booking”
3. Enter your booking reference and last name
4. Select “Add Baggage” for one or all passengers
5. Choose your weight tier and complete payment

Frequently Asked Questions

When did flyadeal start flying nonstop between Mumbai and Riyadh?
Flyadeal’s inaugural Mumbai-Riyadh flight operated on October 3, 2026. The airline now flies the route five times weekly using Airbus A320neo aircraft, making Mumbai its second Indian destination after Hyderabad.

How much does it cost to add a 20kg checked bag to a fly fare booking?
Pre-purchased online, a 20kg bag falls into flyadeal’s 25kg pricing bracket at SAR 105. At the airport counter, the same bag costs SAR 185  a SAR 80 premium for not booking in advance.

Can I check my bag all the way through to Jeddah if I’m connecting via Riyadh?
Yes, if both flights are booked on a single flyadeal itinerary. Through-checked baggage applies automatically for connections from Mumbai through Riyadh to Abha, Dammam, Jeddah, or Madinah, provided the booking is one integrated fare.

Does flyadeal charge extra for ZamZam water on return flights?
Flyadeal doesn’t charge a separate ZamZam fee, but the water counts toward your checked baggage weight. Pilgrims on fly+ (20kg) commonly exceed their allowance once ZamZam, dates, and gifts are added, making flyMax (32kg) the safer choice for Umrah bookings.

What happens if my carry-on bag is too heavy at the boarding gate?
If your cabin bag exceeds 7kg or 55×40×20cm, flyadeal will check it into the hold and charge SAR 250 at the gate. This is significantly more expensive than pre-purchasing checked baggage online.

Is flyadeal cheaper than Saudia for Mumbai to Riyadh if I need one checked bag?
It depends on the bag weight. Flyadeal’s fly+ fare includes 20kg free, which can undercut Saudia’s base fare plus baggage in many cases, but Saudia’s standard 20kg inclusion (per its January 2026 policy) offers more price certainty on a full-service ticket.

Can I buy excess baggage after I’ve already checked in online?
Yes, but only up to two hours before departure through flyadeal’s Manage My Booking tool. After that window, you’ll need to pay the higher airport counter rate.

Does flyadeal allow interline baggage transfer if I’m connecting to a different airline in Riyadh?
No. Flyadeal has no codeshare or interline agreements with other carriers, so baggage transfer protection only applies within flyadeal’s own network. If you’re connecting to Saudia, IndiGo, or another airline in Riyadh, you must collect and re-check your bags yourself.

What’s the maximum weight any single checked bag can be on flyadeal, regardless of fare?
32kg is the absolute maximum flyadeal accepts for any single piece of checked baggage, even if you’re willing to pay overweight fees. This applies across fly, fly+, and flyMax.

Is Air India Express a better option than flyadeal for baggage allowance on India-Saudi routes?
Air India Express generally includes a higher baggage allowance as standard on its Gulf and Middle East routes compared to flyadeal’s base fares, but it doesn’t currently operate a Mumbai-Riyadh nonstop. Travelers prioritizing baggage over route convenience should compare Air India Express’s direct Hyderabad-Jeddah service against flyadeal’s Mumbai nonstop.