Airline Guide · Middle East
Saudia (SV)
Saudi Arabia's national airline and a SkyTeam member, Saudia operates extensive domestic, regional, and Hajj/Umrah service.
SV airline facts
IATA Code
SV
ICAO Code
SVA
Callsign
Saudia
Country
Saudi Arabia
Headquarters
Jeddah
Region
Middle East
Alliance
SkyTeam
Founded
1945
Saudia hubs
Primary airports where Saudia concentrates operations and offers the most connections.
Frequently asked: SV
Where is Saudia based?
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Saudia (IATA: SV, ICAO: SVA) is headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The airline was founded in 1945 and operates a fleet of approximately 150 aircraft.
What is Saudia's IATA code?
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The IATA code for Saudia is SV. The ICAO code is SVA. The radio callsign used by air traffic control is "Saudia".
Which alliance does Saudia belong to?
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Saudia is a member of SkyTeam, which means passengers can earn and redeem frequent flyer miles with partner airlines, access partner lounges, and enjoy other alliance benefits.
What are Saudia's primary hubs?
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Saudia operates primary hubs at JED, RUH. These are the airports where the airline concentrates its operations and offers the most onward connections.
How many aircraft does Saudia have?
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Saudia operates a fleet of approximately 150 aircraft. Fleet size and composition change frequently as airlines retire older aircraft and add new ones — check the airline's website for the current fleet.
When was Saudia founded?
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Saudia was founded in 1945, making it one of the airlines with a long operational history from the early decades of commercial aviation.
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