Trip Report | Dubai - Riyadh | Saudia Economy Class | Airbus A320-200

[@mh_saad]

Although I am Pakistani but I was born and raised in Saudia and I always loved to travel via Saudia airlines, this is my favourite airline :)

[@TheLayoverAviation]

The airline of your adoptive country is a pleasure to fly with! I’m very much looking forward traveling to Pakistan soon and film more Saudia for you!😁

[@MrWahid1969]

I'm truly delighted to have discovered your channel. The style and format of your videos coupled with bits of informative information, makes it compelling viewing. Keep up the good work.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thanks Wahid for the nice comment. I am very happy that it makes other aviation lovers happy, that’s why I do it!🙂 Thanks again and I wish you a nice week!

[@ivanz3222]

Your trip reports are by far the best and the most detailed on KZbin. Have alot of safe journey's now and in the future amigo

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Hvala Ivan! By the way, I find myself writing you now from Croatia. Plenty of more Croatian videos coming up! Thanks a lot for watching buddy!

[@neilrmartin1984]

Great to see this. I have my first flight on Saudia next month - LHR to BKK. The leg room was a particular attraction for me at 1.96m. An emergency exit row sounds even better

[@TheLayoverAviation]

The exit is always a better choice, not only because of the legroom but also in order to be able to get up and leave at any point. Have a great flight, I’m sure you’ll enjoy, specially their IFE is great!

[@techstar7628]

I feel really glad that I found your channel. I quite enjoy all the information you post during the entire flight. Makes your channel a bit unique out of all the aviation+travel related channels. I hope more people discover your channel. Thanks for putting all this effort.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I am very happy you found it! As an aviation lover myself I enjoy sharing my perspective with all the people just like me. Thanks a lot for the comment once again, it makes it all worth it. I hope you keep enjoying!

[@redspeedobcn]

Glad to see another of your videos! Great job! I flew Saudia last week from BCN to JED and then to BKK and I was really impressed by their level of service; the attention to detail and the crew interaction with the passengers was well above my expectations. Great service, great crew and very comfortable seat, I manage to sleep some hours on both flights. JED new terminal is a great airport, but it still needs some more openings to make it a true gate to KSA.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I am very happy you had a good flight with them to BKK Roger! I was in BKK 2 weeks ago and boy was it full!!! I’ve never been to the new Jeddah terminal, you reminded me I still need to go! Change is coming fast in Saudi, so with time you’ll see it progress into a massive hub, I’m sure!

[@jsoweck]

Another great report! Thanks for sharing! I recently moved to Riyadh and despite being a “dry” airline, I’m really enjoying Saudia! Cheers!!

[@TheLayoverAviation]

It’s going through so much great progress that it’s unrecognizable from when I first visited. I love it. And I’m sure much more is to come. Enjoy your stay in Riyadh!

[@Jetset_hd]

great to see another video, always look forward to your uploads layover aviation !!!

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thanks Taha! I hope that you keep enjoying! I just need to find time this summer to edit and upload..

[@TahaAllibhoy]

Your videos are simply adorable Especially the plane spotting is awesome Description is lovely This all made me feel being myself physically on this flight I don't want to miss any single video Allah bless you with all the success and happiness Aameen

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Hey Again Taha, thank you for the lovely words! The plane spotting is something us plane lovers like, don’t we? I always wanted to know where planes are headed or coming from. It was a pleasure having you alongside me on this flight! May Allah bless you too! Thanks for the wishes and take care!

[@TahaAllibhoy]

I absorb myself in your videos If possible do travel around the 🌎 globe and make videos of various airlines of the world Pakistan International Airlines Cathy Pacific Thai air Garuda Srilankan Finnair Air Canada United Delta American KLM Lufthansa Kenya Airways Ethiopian Egypt Air South African and many many more Thanks

[@kuocdo1010]

Great video,thanks.

[@hamoudidhaini3422]

Thank you for the great report! Loving all the information you provide, indeed professionally done!

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Shukran Hamoidi! I appreciate the comment and are happy you enjoyed it🙂

[@bleutheaviator1254]

You should try Aeromexico newest long haul route if you haven't tried it already! GDL - MAD or vice versa!

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I fly with Aeromexico quite a lot and always wondered about that route. I hope I get to do it soon. But the most likely thing will be to travel to MEX as that’s where I usually go every 3-4 months..

[@ibra5760]

I'm glad I found your channel, you take time for each and every bit of information. Waiting for your next report !

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thanks Ibra, happy to have you here! I’m doing my best to publish the next video as soon as possible but it’s quite hard during my summer holidays😛 It’s in the making!

[@jocrb9121]

Nice Job Again ! Thrust Idle ,Flaps And More Tech Words Are Now More Familiar to Me ! Viva DXB

[@TheLayoverAviation]

So much to learn in aviation!😛

[@JelmersAviation]

What an awesome video mate! Liked!

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Forever grateful 🙏🏼

[@aviationdesigner0016]

The shuttle Metro at Dubai Airport never disappoints me !

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Me neither. So simple and convenient. I use it quite a few times to get to the airport.

[@sahilanant123]

0:35 Retro Dubai vibes are relatable. Have lived in Dubai since 2000. That building has an elevator. Hardly used by people these days. Also idk if you have LoungeKey or not, the Ahlan lounge is 10x better than the marhaba lounge at T1. :) 18:20 The bridge crossing reminiscent of Schiphol, especially when coming in from Polderbaan.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thanks for sharing the memory Sahil! I do have access to the Ahlan lounge but I’ve never been, I’ll consider it! And yes, about the bridge I thought the same just that this one seems longer and you have a good view below. At Schiphol it depends which of the bridges you’re using, the smaller one has good views while the bigger one not. Thanks for writing!!

[@julianlayton733]

Thank you for taking us with you when you fly. I love your videos, so much detail 😃

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I love taking you all along, thanks for joining and for the comment!

[@adeebnumaan796]

Another excellent review,hope you loved Saudia and the country!!!Riyadh brings back great memories,hope to visit soon!!! Also looking forward for more Saudia flight reviews in future

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I love it all Adeeb! I hope you get to visit Riyadh soon. More flights with Saudia and to Saudi Arabia coming soon!

[@shamrock4285]

I love your videos but i just wish your intro music was different 😭

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Many more others asked me please not to change it.. You’ll just have to mute it for now😂 Maybe it will change at some point..

[@Ali-Baig]

Yay another vlog perfect thing to watch after a long day

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Ali! I hope you enjoyed a very well deserved rest then! I’m also very busy, on summer holidays. Lots of family around and little time to edit, but doing my best! Have a nice one my friend!

[@Ali-Baig]

@@TheLayoverAviation yes I did thank you

[@ahtishamrakhange]

Give trip report of kuwait airways or Jazeera airways plzzzz ✈✈✈✈✈

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I most certainly will do so very soon!

[@abdurrafi6555]

Salaam! Amazing video yet again! I've never been on Saudia Airlines but I hope so soon. I also did not know Dubai to Riyadh was so close within an hour and a half!

[@TheLayoverAviation]

And it’s even shorter on the return, depending on the winds! Thanks like always for being here Abdur!

[@abdurrafi6555]

@@TheLayoverAviation As always!

[@KayQuicks]

Best Aviation videos i have seen in recent times. Kudos. Just curious to know how you manage to identify all flights with their itineraries?

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thank you very much! If you enjoyed this one there is many more available that you might enjoy more! I identify all flights with a live plane tracker on the phone. If I can’t find it, I’ll check the registration out online and find where the plane was headed/coming from.

[@martinvareed8756]

HEY BRO.. was waiting for your video...its always a Hygiene pack of fresh air. The video Q is xlnt. ....way to go.......terminal one is always nostalgic....i remember the 1990s terminal entry and exit....... :)

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Hygiene pack of fresh air😂 Not the air in Riyadh when I arrived, I hope.. It was dusty and humid as you could observe..! That terminal is a time machine! Thanks for writing!

[@Dr.Thoughtless]

Man, you are... you are the best! Your vidoes are the best! Always something to look forward too! Though I don't think I will ever fly saudi, cool to know what they offer! Hey, you never know. Great review as always my friend, keep it going!

[@Dr.Thoughtless]

how do you know so much??? how can you tell that the flaps are set to 2? this what really takes your channel to the next levelllllll

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thanks a lot my friend! I appreciate all your comments. I know flaps are 2 as there is various ways of telling. There are a total of 4 positions, so after having flown the A320 over 1000 times it’s just simple to distinguish them!

[@Dr.Thoughtless]

@@TheLayoverAviation Oh I see! Now it makes more sense to see the flap distinction. Thanks!

[@Mohammad01234]

Its always the small, underrated KZbinrs who have the best content I always wait for your videos and I especially love the plane spotting it always fulfills my curiosity. I always wonder where that plane may be heading 😄 Also, Please visit the new Jeddah airport its very nice and modern Anyways, keep up the amazing work

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Ah thanks for that! It’s quite a lot of work but I enjoy sharing it with you all. The channel is growing, it’s quite new and I’m surprised with the progress. I’ll definitely visit Jeddah! Thanks again for watching and the comment!

[@murtuzaansari5450]

Another awesome report! For an avgeek like you It must be great to live in an aviation super hub like dubai, where there are nonstop flights; on emirates and dozens of other airlines to almost anywhere in the world for relatively low prices

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Dubai is great to be based at as, like you mentioned, you can get practically everywhere and the standards are very high. While you might find some good prices, it’s far from the cheapest prices in the world. The average income in the UAE is very high so the flights are equally leveled to that. Thanks for the comment Murtuza!

[@velvetacik]

Love your videos so much because it's not just about reviews, it's also about planespotting, detailed info about how the aircraft works. Love your videos!!! keep it up. Could you try saudia's new a321neo soon if possible?

[@TheLayoverAviation]

It’s all about the passion for flying! I couldn’t really care less about the quality, just love to be in the air and see how each airline is different! 😊 I didn’t even know Saudia had A321neo’s until I saw one some days ago. Can’t wait to fly one!

[@velvetacik]

@@TheLayoverAviation Hope you do!

[@ravimatta]

The moment you said 'exotic' I literally scanned whole list of flights on display & found Almaty as the most exotic amongst them 😉😁

[@TheLayoverAviation]

And what about Bandar Abbas?! But yes, Baku is nice. I’m waiting for Azerbaijan Airlines to fly their A340-500 to Dubai and then I’ll fly it.

[@usamasandhu2412]

Always nice capture Good job

[@TheLayoverAviation]

And like always I thank you Usama!

[@alma7rom9420]

Welcome to our country 😍😍🇸🇦🇸🇦

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I love it! Will fly there more often as it’s close to the UAE and I’m happy to discover Saudi!

[@alma7rom9420]

@@TheLayoverAviation 🙏🏻

[@sushi777300]

Love your attention to detail. Got a new subscriber

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Happy to have you around! Hope you keep enjoying!

[@DrBearAviation]

I had thought that Dubai airport only operates widebody.😁 Your trip report corrects my misconception.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Emirates does, and most airlines do. Iran Air flies the smallest plane to DXB on an quasi daily basis: an ATT-72. I think it’s the only one😅

[@ucfabdias]

I applaud your indepth knowledge of all the planes and operations onboard. Good video.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thank you my friend! Hope you enjoyed.

[@ItaiGanor]

Great Trip Report Buddy As Always! your videos are great..and not any word about the empty seats ;) Is there any long-haul flight soon? have a great weekend ahead!

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Empty seats everywhere🥹 Except when I really needed it a few days ago with my son. Had him jumping on my head from Athens to Zagreb🤯 I didn’t notice it was mostly short flights recently! Let me find something longer after the next video! Take care buddy!

[@luisluisaviation]

¡Excelente! Tengo que regresar al medio oriente, ya lo extraño! 😌 en el min 12:37 las pantallas del lado derecho se cerraron… Saludos Alejo!

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Las pantallas tenían vida propia durante todo el vuelo, abriéndose y cerrándose😂 Regresa pronto, te espero aquí. Corre el rumor que Emirates volará a Bogotá pronto.. Un abrazo Luis!

[@luisluisaviation]

@@TheLayoverAviation ¡Si! Todos estamos acá esperando a Emirates desde hace un buen rato, ojalá concreten muy rápido. ¡Gracias amigo! Seria muy bacano como decimos acá conocernos, hablar de aviación y compartir. ¡Gran abrazo! 👋🏼

[@mauriceaviation]

Again! Enjoyeble tripreport buddy! My favorite livery in the skies is AZAL livery 😃 You get really nice weather when you fly,i got a cloudy. 39°C in Saudi! Quite "WARM"for me 😂😂

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thanks Maurice! AZAL also has one of my favorite liveries in the world. I am waiting to fly them as soon as an A340-500 is scheduled to Dubai, which very sometimes happened. Last time it did I almost booked it with my son so he could fly it too, but it was too much of a rush.. 39 is totally normal in this area, and no clouds here either! Those would be an exception! Thanks for writing!

[@anaa2054]

very informative video Thanks to Saudia and you as well

[@TheLayoverAviation]

And thanks to you for watching Ana!

[@suhailshafi]

Very nice, all round !

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thanks Suhail!

[@shubhamsudhakar9424]

Hi sir, awesome work. Please give a trip report on Mahan air

[@Armanii2795]

I think he said he was trying to get on one of those planes.. It was on his fly dubai trip report

[@shubhamsudhakar9424]

Okay, thanks

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I would love, trust me. The only issue is that if I try to buy the tickets online the prices are incredibly high, I think it’s a mistake. It’s somewhere around 2000$ for a 2 hour flight.. So I’ll have to go to the local office in Dubai and confirm!

[@Abdullah9110]

Love your channel, keep it up

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Shukran Abdullah! Hope you keep enjoying!

[@duaneowens7777]

Great video. Did you check in a bag. Were they strict with the carry on and checked bag weight. How would you rate the flight from one to ten?

[@mig882001]

Again another master piece video simply amazing

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Always so generous Saud!! Thanks! Kind of dedicated to you, name wise..

[@cgiurini08]

As always I love your videos. If possible, could you add the local time your flights depart? I'm interested in what going on around the world while I am sleeping here in Chicago!

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I’ll try! This particular flight departed Dubai around noon and arrived around 1pm, there is an hour time difference between the UAE and Saudi.

[@wrz5653]

To correct, the runways and taxi lanes at Riyadh Airport are made of concrete, not asphalt, and this is the most likely reason for sscars, all airports in the region use asphalt and have no cracks

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I suspected that’s, however when I had a look online I was surprised to find Asphalt. Have a look.

[@solygeorge1084]

The dog noise is also heard on the A319

[@TheLayoverAviation]

True! In fact on all the A320 family planes. Nice sound, isn’t it?!😛

[@a350]

Awesome video!

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thanks my friend!

[@PLANEMANIA747]

Nice video🤩🤩

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thanks my friend!

[@gittae8725]

Loved the report. One Question, is the coffe they served arabic or regular?

[@TheLayoverAviation]

It was just regular coffee. But I think that in Business Class has the Arabic coffee.

[@AviationFin]

Good job mate 👍

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thanks my friend!

[@nhaliii355]

When i am in a travelling mood I visit your channel😂

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thanks buddy! I hope you get to travel yourself soon!

[@ishanjani9885]

I love how fact that you know we’re planes are going and we’re they coming from lol 😂

[@TheLayoverAviation]

It’s quite the work to find it but worth sharing😁

[@ishanjani9885]

@@TheLayoverAviation hard work definitely pays off 😅

[@masterofpop]

Great video, may I ask when was this flight roughly? Cause I thought Saudia now flys over Doha without a problem.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

It a few months ago, the airspace was open but if you pay attention it seems that UAE and Saudi airlines are still flying around it! Don’t know why🤷🏻‍♂️

[@masterofpop]

@@TheLayoverAviation interesting to see that. Thanks for the reply

[@donnadwarika6370]

Love the trips thank you

[@TheLayoverAviation]

A big thanks to you Donna for watching!

[@ArCtic2509]

Where you get all the information where the flights are going when you around the airport ?

[@TheLayoverAviation]

There are some live traffic apps where you can check! I love to know.

[@ArCtic2509]

@@TheLayoverAviation love your channel bro

[@deepalperera4592]

Your videos are tpp quality. Wish you could show cabin crew and cockpits

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thanks Deepal. Crew can ask me to be on the video, then I don’t mind filming. But I can’t record without consent..

[@kayak22channel]

Hello fellow Speaker, siren and Aviation enthusiasts

[@TheLayoverAviation]

👋🏼

[@LINJ638]

Second question, why is Emirates still using B777-200LR???? Isn't that too old????

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Emirates invested over $100 million in renovating the B777L’s and they have the latest (and in my opinion best) Business Class seats. It’s a great plane, and despite being from 2007 and beyond they’re great when we’ll maintained, much better then other planes out there! Many A320’s, B737’s and more date from the 90’s and before. The B777’s are young!

[@LINJ638]

Good as new. Interesting. I prefer the A380 instead.

[@saudamer5614]

I love you and your channle ❤😊

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Happy to hear Saud, thanks!

[@sithabelamandlawenkosiwodu6298]

Lovely report as always. Love Saudia. Dislike A320. Can only imagine what a Saudia 737 Max would look like 😋😋😋.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

But out of all the A320’s, the Middle Eastern ones are so good! But yes, I just recently flew an A320 with my 2 year old son and what a tough flight it was as he couldn’t play around😅

[@TahaAllibhoy]

Kindly make video the same way about my PIA PAKISTAN INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES Thanking you in anticipation

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Of course I will Taha, I promise! I am very much looking forward to PIA, the only thing that delays me is the visa into Pakistan, as I need to organize quite a few things for me in order to go. But I definitely will!

[@TahaAllibhoy]

I pray things and situations would become easier for you The way you make videos would help airlines to improve them in all aspects I am your fan and want to be forever

[@LINJ638]

Uh Oh...... how come the internet is so slow in Croatia????

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Not in Croatia, just the upload speed in the house I find myself in😅

[@LINJ638]

@@TheLayoverAviation Eh????? Wat?????

[@TheLayoverAviation]

The internet at the place that I am staying in uploads slow. Internet in the rest of this country is fine!

[@afkgaming3235]

You deboarded At Gate 28 RUH

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Can’t remember, but could be!

[@MoazzamAli1]

According to my Knowledge, Saudi Arabia Aviation Code is HZ , not AZ.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

If there was a typo, it’s a mistake😅

[@Silver-300]

Nice video bro

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thanks!!😄

[@aurangzeb6294]

Goodluck 👍💟💞

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thanks!

[@manikandangurusamy741]

hi there before it was saudi arabian.now it is renamed as saudi. i have been in saudi arabia 14 years ago.it was a good country after india i miss saudia unfortunately hope will see u soon anyway nice video thala

[@TheLayoverAviation]

And before Saudi Arabian it was Saudia as well! I like both names, but I think Saudi Arabian sounds more related to the “stricter rules” it used to have vs all the process that they are currently making in the country. I hope you get to visit soon. Take care!

[@manikandangurusamy741]

@@TheLayoverAviation thanks for your kindness! Happy flying 🚀🚀🚀🚀

[@ziyaurrahmanqureshi]

Please trip to Japan ❤️

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I can’t wait, trust me! But unless I transit I’m not allowed to visit Japan… I hope it comes very soon.

[@srinivasukadali4130]

Ilove saudi arabia riyadh to hail city

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I’ll try!

[@arfinshakilofficial]

💗💗💗

[@TheLayoverAviation]

😊

[@fawr_sepi]

2:50 💃💃💃💃😉

[@rrealaliee]

If you can take a long flight like Lon < Ruh

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I’ll do my very best to consider them soon in my travel plans!

[@peterrisbergs7156]

Every car you see in the video is white to reflect the heat.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

True, and not only that; it is convenient too when you clean your car. I used to have a brown one and I had to clean it every 2 days as the dust would just be too visible, while now with white it just blends in!😋

[@deanmeixner]

Great video. Saudia looks good, but don't know if I could do long haul, I'd miss my 🍸🍸🍸s 😈 Those screens were crazy ... 😂😂😂

[@TheLayoverAviation]

The screens made my day. Specially the look of one guy below them. He was just rolling his eyes but not bothered to move. Thanks for watching yet again Dean.. And yes, I agree.. A long flight might be a challenge. Or perhaps a good detox!

[@3li7alid52]

Wait? How is there 47 rows in an a320? Lol

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Crazy right?! But don’t worry, there are no 47 rows on this A320.. The Economy Class starts at row number 30!

[@paolabolzoni5042]

Of the many airlines you have traveled on, which is your favorite?

[@TheLayoverAviation]

It really depends on how I feel, where I’m going, who I am with, etc.. But overall the ones where I have fun 100% of the time are Emirates and Etihad. I’m young and like to have fun and not be treated like a senior. Besides that they have a superior service for adults and kids.

[@mdshuvoprodhan1707]

gate 27 my office 💝💝💝

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Really?! We might have crossed eachother! I now know for the next time.

[@Zaeemreviewed]

Biman pls

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Very soon! Trust me!

[@saumyasrg]

not good seats for business

[@TheLayoverAviation]

For a narrow body on short flights it’s good, compared to what I am used to in Europe or in the US..

[@LINJ638]

I got a question here that is nothing to do with Saudia Airlines, but how does Emirates manage choose so many hawt sexy extroverted eye candy party obsessed women and men to be crew on the plane????? What is their secret and I know they have higher standards than choosing girls to work at hooters to begin with.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I didn’t really get the feeling that EK recruits based on looks, but obviously an overall professional appearance would be necessary. The high standards, in my point of view, besides professionalism also include to be fun and very sociable, as it’s what I encounter each time at EK

[@semsem4035]

No dubai doesn’t have that much green. Please be realistic and objective and don’t overestimate this inflated city.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I don’t know if you’ve had the chance to visit Dubai enough, but an incredible investment is made in making things green. To such an extend that they have the goal by 2040 for the city to be around 80% green (have a look online). It’s our out of the surrounding countries the greenest, trust me!

[@semsem4035]

@@TheLayoverAviation I've been living there for 10 years. I agree with you that they are trying to make it as green as possible eventhough it's highly costly and cumbersome, and yes it's greener than other neighboring cities in other countries. But what really bothers me is always showing the best parts of the city (the greenery, the highest towers, the most luxurious places) so that others will think Dubai is "the best place to live on earth" as it's claimed in the fanciest areas of the city itself. Dubai has so much ugliness and so much sands as well. Anyway, thanks for your nice reply and I'm a big fan of your aviation content. Best regards