Avoid them.. Saudi Arabia airport clarifies the types of baggage that are prohibited for travelers

Weather of Arabia - Saudi Arabia airport revealed certain types of baggage that travelers are prohibited from entering the Kingdom's airports, and we will clarify them here to avoid bringing that unauthorized baggage, which makes it easier for you to travel procedures without obstacles.

King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, through its official account on the “Twitter” platform, issued tips and instructions regarding the types of prohibited baggage that will not be allowed on board planes and that all passengers should avoid, as the following baggage is not allowed to be transported:

Dear Traveler..
Learn about baggage
Not allowed to facilitate
your travel procedures. #King_Abdulaziz_Airport # Serving you_honor pic.twitter.com/dR8Udb6qTm

— King Abdulaziz International Airport (@KAIAirport) April 22, 2023

1. Bags tied with a rope.
2. Bags that are wrapped in cloth.
3. Round and irregular baggage.
4. Baggage that exceeds the ticket weight restrictions.
5. Canvas luggage.
6. Luggage that comes with a long strap.

Likewise, King Abdulaziz International Airport said that there are rules when traveling and hospitality that have become available to travelers now in order to facilitate them, including travel without a visa, as Saudi citizens can now visit Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, the Emirates, Dubai and Montreal.

Read more: Allowing Saudis to travel to Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro without a visa until this date

In a separate post, the airport shared its top tips for facilitating travel procedures in Jeddah, telling passengers a list of things to check first:

Make sure that the weight of the bags matches the weight allowed on the tickets, and issue boarding passes before arriving at the airport. Bring your passport and ID card on flights. It is also important for passengers to arrive at the airport 2 hours early for domestic flights and 3 hours when traveling for Take international trips.

It is noteworthy that since its official opening in April 1981, King Abdulaziz International Airport has become the most important airport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as it serves as the main hub and operations center for Saudi Arabian Airlines.

The airport is also the gateway to Makkah Al-Mukarramah, allowing pilgrims and Umrah performers to reach the Grand Mosque in Makkah Al-Mukarramah. The airport has the fourth largest passenger terminal in the world, the Hajj Hall, which covers an area of 465,000 square meters. In 2019, the airport started operating a number of domestic flights. , making it one of the largest airports in the world.