Can you drink alcohol on a flight to Saudi Arabia?
At present, alcohol is strictly forbidden in Saudi Arabia, and the current national carrier Saudia Airlines, is a so-called 'dry airline', meaning it doesn't serve alcohol or allow it to be consumed even once outside of Saudi airspace.
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The following list provides some examples of items that are generally not allowed to be brought into Saudi Arabia: 1. Alcohol: The importation of alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited in Saudi Arabia.
The simple matter is, Alcohol is not allowed in Saudi Arabia. Even flights flying over Saudi airspace are not allowed to serve alcohol, transiting on Saudi soil is therefore a no brainer. Seriously, don't even bother. Get it in DXB before you exit arrivals.
In your carry-on bag, you're limited to bottles that are 3.4 ounces or less and they must be packed in a quart-sized clear plastic bag. In your checked baggage, alcohol that's under 24% ABV is allowed in any quantity. Alcohol that has an ABV of 24% to 70% is limited to 5 liters per passenger.
For beer and wine under 24% ABV, there aren't any limitations on how much can travel in checked bags as long as it fits in your luggage. Anything over 70% ABV won't be permitted, but this would only apply to distillates and extremely hard liquor, not beer or wine.
The FAA doesn't police in-flight drinking, but airlines certainly do and typically follow the laws of the country in which they're based. For travelers, that means no matter the drinking age of the country you're in or over or en route to a U.S.-based airline won't serve alcohol to any passenger under 21.
At present, alcohol is strictly forbidden in Saudi Arabia, and the current national carrier Saudia Airlines, is a so-called 'dry airline', meaning it doesn't serve alcohol or allow it to be consumed even once outside of Saudi airspace.