SV Airline Code, Saudi Arabian Airlines
SV is the IATA airline code for Saudi Arabian Airlines, based in Saudi Arabia. Its ICAO code is SVA and its radio callsign is "Saudia".
What airline is SV?
SV is the IATA airline code for Saudi Arabian Airlines, based in Saudi Arabia. Its ICAO code is SVA and its radio callsign is "Saudia".
The open dataset lists 383 scheduled routes for the carrier, placing it at number 40 among airlines worldwide. You will see SV as the two-character prefix on its flight numbers, for example SV123.
| IATA airline code | SV |
|---|---|
| ICAO airline code | SVA |
| Radio callsign | Saudia |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Alliance | SkyTeam |
| Scheduled routes | 383 (ranked #40) |
| Most routes at | JED Jeddah |
| Status | Active |
What is the airline code for Saudi Arabian Airlines?
The IATA airline code for Saudi Arabian Airlines is SV, and its ICAO code is SVA. The two-character IATA code prefixes the carrier's flight numbers, for example SV123.
IATA airline codes are two characters and can reuse letters over time, so a retired airline's code may later be assigned to another carrier. ICAO codes are three letters and are more stable, which is why flight plans use them.
Where the SV code comes from
SV identifies Saudia, founded in 1945 as Saudi Arabian Airlines. The S is from Saudi and the V is generally described as a free companion letter from the registry. Saudia joined SkyTeam in 2012 and splits its operation between Jeddah, the gateway for pilgrimage traffic, and the capital Riyadh.
More on how these identifiers work in what an IATA code is and airline callsigns.
What are Saudi Arabian Airlines's hub airports?
Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) concentrates its network on JED (Jeddah), RUH (Riyadh).
Which airport does Saudi Arabian Airlines serve most?
Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) appears on more routes at JED, Jeddah, than at any other airport in the open route dataset.
The airports Saudi Arabian Airlines appears at most often in that dataset, most routes first:
Routes flown by Saudi Arabian Airlines
The busiest pairs Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) is listed as operating in the open route dataset (codeshare-only listings excluded), with distance and typical flight time:
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Saudi Arabian Airlines?
Saudi Arabian Airlines uses the ICAO airline code SVA and the radio callsign "Saudia". Flight plans and air traffic control use SVA, while tickets and schedules use SV.
What is the radio callsign for Saudi Arabian Airlines?
Air traffic control refers to Saudi Arabian Airlines by the radio callsign "Saudia".
What country is Saudi Arabian Airlines based in?
Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) is based in Saudi Arabia.
What is the abbreviation for Saudi Arabian Airlines?
The two-character IATA abbreviation for Saudi Arabian Airlines is SV, and its three-letter ICAO code is SVA.
How many routes does Saudi Arabian Airlines fly?
The open route dataset lists 383 route entries for Saudi Arabian Airlines, codeshare listings included, which ranks the carrier number 40 by that count. The route table below shows only the pairs Saudi Arabian Airlines is listed as operating.
Is Saudi Arabian Airlines in an airline alliance?
Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) is a member of SkyTeam, the global airline alliance founded in 2000. Membership means shared lounges, frequent flyer recognition and connecting networks across the member carriers.