Special Baggage

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Special Baggage Items

Carrying special baggage with us at Badr Airlines is easy and straightforward so be sure to review our comprehensive rules and guidelines regarding smart bags, battery-powered wheelchairs, medical equipment, musical instruments, animals, and much more.

FAQs

Zamzam water

Passengers departing from King Fahad International Airport (DMM) & Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ):

  • Passengers may check in up to 5 kg of Zamzam water (total).

  • This allowance is free of charge and in addition to your standard baggage allowance.

  • Water must be securely wrapped or packaged for acceptance.


Passengers departing from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) & Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED):

  • Passengers may check in up to 5 litres of Zamzam water (total).

  • This allowance is free of charge and in addition to your standard baggage allowance.

  • Zamzam water must be purchased exclusively from the Zamzam Water Company at these airports.

  • Only water sealed, wrapped, and packaged by the Zamzam Water Company will be accepted.

  • Zamzam water is not permitted in cabin baggage and can only be transported as checked baggage.

Passengers departing from King Khalid International Airport (RUH)

  • Zamzam water is not permitted as either carry-on or checked-in baggage.

Battery-Powered Wheelchairs & Mobility Aids

If you are travelling with a battery-powered wheelchair or mobility device, please review our Wheelchair and mobility assistance page for full details.

Portable Oxygen Concentrator (POC)

For information on travelling with a portable oxygen concentrator.

Musical instruments

Passengers may carry small musical instruments as hand baggage if they meet the allowed size and weight limits.

  • Valuable instruments as hand baggage:
    If your instrument exceeds hand baggage size or weight, you must purchase an additional seat (subject to availability) in the same travel class.

  • Larger instruments as checked baggage:
    May be accepted if there is space in the cargo hold, subject to excess baggage charges.

  • Hand baggage limits (Economy Class):
    Maximum size 55 cm x 38 cm x 20 cm and maximum weight 7 kg.

  • Hand baggage limits (Business Class):
    Up to two items of hand baggage, with a combined weight of 14 kg. Each item must not exceed 55 cm x 38 cm x 20 cm.

 

Televisions (TVs)

  • TVs may be carried as checked baggage only.

  • The maximum size permitted is 55 inches.

  • Some airports only accept TVs up to 32 inches – please check local rules at your departure and arrival airports.

Important:

  • A handling fee applies for TVs larger than 32 inches.

  • The fee is charged per TV unit per flight and must be paid at check-in.

  • The weight of the TV counts toward your baggage allowance.

Animals

  • Animals are generally not permitted in the cabin.

  • Falcons may be carried onboard only with special prior approval – contact our customer support team for details.

  • Pets and other live animals must be shipped via BADR Airlines Cargo. See our Cargo Services page for details.

  • For information on travelling with a service animal, please visit our Travelling with a service animal page.

Bicycles

  • One non-motorised bicycle may be transported if placed in a protective bag, case, or box.

  • Pedals must be removed, handlebars fixed inline with the frame, and tyres deflated.

  • A bicycle (including its container) not exceeding 15 kg will be carried free of charge, in addition to your baggage allowance.

  • Please note: BADR Airlines does not provide bicycle boxes.

Fishing

  • Permitted items include: two rods, one reel, one pair of fishing boots, one tackle, and one landing net, packed in a purpose-made bag.

  • Accepted as checked baggage.

  • Excess baggage charges apply if oversized.

SCUBA Diving Equipment

  • Allowed items include:

    • One empty cylinder tank and harness

    • One regulator

    • One tank pressure gauge

    • One mask

    • One snorkel

    • One pair of fins

    • One Buoyancy Control Device (BCD)

    • One diving lamp (battery removed or disconnected)

  • Cylinder tanks must be empty, regulators removed, and valves kept in the open position.

  • Equipment not exceeding 15 kg will be carried free of charge in addition to your baggage allowance.