Riyadh & Jeddah Stopover
Extend your stay in Riyadh or Jeddah at no extra cost and explore the rich heritage and warm hospitality of Saudi Arabia.Riyadh
Located on the great limestone plateau of Najd, near the fertile bed of the Hanifah Valley. The Kingdom's capital is a thriving and vibrant metropolis with many charming old souks
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Home to the world's highest fountain, Jeddah has grown from ancient origins into a dynamic commercial center. It's cool red sea breeze makes it one of the most hospitable and relaxed Saudi cities.
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How to book a stopover with Saudia?
Saudia welcomes you to experience Saudi Arabia's culture and hospitality with a new stopover visa in collaboration with MOFA. Stay for up to 4 days with this 90-day visa.
Search for your flight
Enter your departure city, destination, travel dates, and travel class.
Choose your Stopover flight.
Select your stopover city, duration (up to a maximum of 96hrs), and flight.
Apply for the stopover visa
Apply for a stopover visa from the Seats and Extras page.
Complete your payment
Complete the payment for your ticket and stopover visa, and you will receive an email with your issued visa and insurance for your stay in Saudi Arabia.
Frequently asked questions
- A recognized passport that does not contain any restriction or condition and is valid for a period of not less than six months (considering the bilateral agreements between the Kingdom and other countries regarding the validity of the passport).
- A confirmed travel ticket to the intended destination, and an entry visa to it or a residence permit if you are not a citizen of the country is not one of its citizens or are exempted from obtaining a visa to said country.
- Select your international departure and arrival destinations (this is not including passenger traveling from point to point).
- Choose your flights with the most suitable connection time for you, up to a maximum of 96 hours.
- If you do not have a valid document to enter Saudi Arabia; Apply for a stopover visa from the additional services page on the Saudia website.
- Make sure to prepare your personal photos on your device according to the required specifications (200 * 200px file size -20kb) before you start filling out the form.
- Pay the fees for the ticket and visa in one step on the Saudia website
- After completing the previous steps, you will receive an email with the issued visa and insurance for the duration of your stay in Saudi Arabia.