Alcohol in checked-in baggage in transit through Saudi Arabia with Saudi Airlines
I am looking for cheap tickets from Germany to India via Saudi Arabia with Saudi Airlines. While I am not interested in carrying or having alcohol or any sort on board, I would like to know if it is permitted to carry it via checked-in baggage. Is that fine to do so, or is it prohibited as well? I could only find information with respect to alcohol for cabin baggage. I will be in transit at Riyadh and will not leave the airport. Googling shows people have different opinions but most of them are hunches or assumptions. Does anyone here have first-hand experience?
Best Answer
On their website it says "SAUDIA does not serve or permit passengers to carry or drink alcoholic beverages on its flights." http://www.saudia.com/HOW-CAN-WE-HELP/More-Information/Terms-and-Conditions/SAUDIA-Terms-Conditions-Passenger-Advice-Notices-Liability#11430b3f2a847210VgnVCM1000001f64e80aRCRD I read that as meaning you may not have alcohol checked in since it amounts to carrying it.
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Can I carry alcohol in Saudi Airlines?
SAUDIA does not serve or permit passengers to carry or drink alcoholic beverages on its flights. To avoid interruption to the aircraft's communication systems SAUDIA strictly prohibits the use of cellular telephones on board.Can I take alcohol in my checked luggage international flight?
Checked BaggageTravelers may take up to five liters of alcohol with alcohol content between 24% and 70% per person as checked luggage if it's packaged in a sealable bottle or flask.Can we take alcohol in check in baggage?
Passengers may carry upto 5 Liters of alcoholic beverages as part of their checked-in baggage, provided the following conditions are met: The alcoholic beverage is in retail packaging and is packed appropriately (to prevent damage / leakage). Alcohol content in the beverage is not more than 70%.Not Allowed Cartoon Luggage |prohibited items in flight baggage | Saudi Arabia Airport rules
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