FlightWifiDoes Saudia have Wi-Fi?
- Wi-Fi
- Varies by aircraft
- Starlink
- None announced
- Cost
- Free tier, then paid
- Aircraft
- Aircraft being fitted
- Last verified
- August 2026Official pages
Yes, on part or all of the fleet. Aircraft being fitted: Varies by aircraft.
Verdict by aircraft
Aircraft being fitted
Varies by aircraft
NSG Skywaves over SES Open Orbits (GEO+MEO), phased installs since Apr 2026, free up to 300 Mbps when fitted; legacy Panasonic Ku (paid) on unconverted aircraft
Cost and access
- ·Free for all passengers in all cabins on NSG-equipped aircraft (up to 300 Mbps, 800 Mbps planned)
- ·Aircraft still on the legacy Panasonic system sell paid per-flight packages
Sources
- spa.gov.sa/en/w2558515News
- neospacegroup.com/english/news/saudia-and-neo-space-group-announce-the-launch-of-one-of-the-kingdoms-most-advanced-in-flight-connectivity-servicesProvider
- paxex.aero/saudia-nsg-finally-confirm-inflight-internet-partnershipTrade press
- runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/04/saudia-turns-to-nsg-multi-orbit-ifc-for-significant-portion-of-fleetTrade press
4 sources · checked August 2026 · How verdicts are compiled
Saudia Wi-Fi questions.
Does Saudia have Wi-Fi?
Yes, on part or all of the fleet. Aircraft being fitted: Varies by aircraft.
Is Saudia Wi-Fi free?
Free for all passengers in all cabins on NSG-equipped aircraft (up to 300 Mbps, 800 Mbps planned); aircraft still on the legacy Panasonic system sell paid per-flight packages.
Which Saudia aircraft have Wi-Fi?
It varies by aircraft. NSG Skywaves over SES Open Orbits (GEO+MEO), phased installs since Apr 2026, free up to 300 Mbps when fitted; legacy Panasonic Ku (paid) on unconverted aircraft.
Can you make video calls on Saudia Wi-Fi?
On the aircraft already converted, yes: latency there is roughly 20-50 ms, similar to home broadband. On the tails still running the older high-orbit system, no. Which one you get depends on the aircraft, so check the table above against the plane on your booking.
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