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Saudia Alfursan
SkyTeamHUBSJED · RUH · MEDLast reviewed Jun 2026
Saudia Alfursan is the loyalty program of Saudia (Saudi Arabian Airlines), the SkyTeam member since 2012, with hubs at JED, RUH, and MED. The fleet runs around 150 aircraft - B787, A330, A320 family, B777 - with Vision 2030 fleet expansion underway and the upcoming Riyadh Air launch creating internal competition (verify timeline on saudia.com). The program is fare-class and distance based with a SkyTeam region-based partner chart split into 17 zones and separate Y/J/F charts.
For US travelers, the only major US currency path is Marriott Bonvoy (3:1 with the 5,000-mile bonus at the 60K tier) - Amex, Chase, Capital One, Citi, Bilt, and Wells Fargo do not transfer in. Specific reasons to use Alfursan are narrow: SkyTeam partner awards (Delta, KLM, Air France) through Alfursan can occasionally beat Flying Blue dynamic pricing on US-Middle East routes, and Saudia first class JED-JFK has historically priced lower than competitors. As of May 2026 the program is best treated as a target-redemption currency for travelers who already have Bonvoy in stock or who fly Saudia regularly. No alcohol on Saudia flights is a relevant cabin-experience note for premium-cabin travelers.
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Award chart
The actual numbers. Get your nerd on, memorize the cheap ones.
The cheat sheet.
Alfursan uses a 17-zone SkyTeam region-based partner chart with separate Y/J/F charts and a separate Saudia-metal chart. Sample one-way saver pricing as of May 2026:
| Route | Cabin | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| US-JED Saudia | Business | 80,000-100,000 |
| US-JED Saudia | First | 120,000-140,000 |
| US-Europe SkyTeam partners | Business | 70,000-80,000 |
| Intra-Middle East Saudia | Economy | 7,500-12,500 |
| Europe-JED Saudia | Business | 50,000-60,000 |
Verify current pricing on saudia.com.
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Sweet spots
Where your points punch above their weight.
Where this currency genuinely shines.
- US-Middle East via SkyTeam partners through Alfursan - verify per route, sometimes beats Flying Blue.
- Saudia first class JED-JFK historically priced lower than competitors - verify 2026 pricing.
- Saudia business JED/RUH-US at off-peak chart pricing.
- Etihad bilateral partner redemptions for non-alliance options out of AUH.
- 17-zone SkyTeam region-based partner chart with separate Y/J/F charts can produce sharp prices on specific zone pairs.
Ways to earn more
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Ways to earn more
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2 programs that transfer in.
Programs that transfer points or miles into Saudia Alfursan.
| From | Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hilton Honors | 10:1 | Saudia Alfursan. |
| Marriott Bonvoy | 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). |
Tier benefits
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Tier benefits
The status ladder. 3 rungs, each unlocking better lounges, bags, and bragging rights.
3 status levels.
Silver
20,000 tier miles or 15 international sectors per year
- SkyTeam Elite
- Priority check-in
- Extra baggage allowance
- SkyTeam Elite reciprocal benefits worldwide
Gold
40,000 tier miles or 30 international sectors per year
- SkyTeam Elite Plus
- Alfursan Lounge access plus 1 guest
- Priority boarding and baggage worldwide
- SkyTeam Elite Plus reciprocity
Lounge access
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Lounge access
Where to vanish before takeoff. Your status (or ticket) opens which doors.
Who gets in, who doesn't, and the carve-outs.
Saudia operates Alfursan Lounges at JED, RUH, and MED. SkyTeam reciprocal applies: Silver (SkyTeam Elite) gets Elite-level recognition; Gold (SkyTeam Elite Plus) gets business lounge access on same-day SkyTeam international flights worldwide plus one guest. Outside Saudia hubs, Alfursan Gold uses SkyTeam contracted lounges.
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How to spend
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The smart-money plays.
- US-Middle East SkyTeam partner awards (Delta, KLM, Air France) through Alfursan - sometimes beats Flying Blue dynamic pricing.
- Saudia first class JED-JFK at competitive pricing versus other Middle East first products.
- Saudia business JED/RUH-US when off-peak space opens.
- Etihad Airways bilateral partner (non-alliance) - verify routing rules before booking.
- Marriott Bonvoy bridge for US travelers without direct earning paths.
Tips & quirks
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Tips & quirks
Stopover rules, surcharges, the stuff nobody tells you until you've been burned once.
The fine print, decoded.
- Tier validity: calendar year (Jan 1 - Dec 31) - status resets annually.
- Tier miles reset annually.
- General miles expire 36 months from last activity - any qualifying activity resets the clock.
- fuel surcharges surcharges on most awards - factor into redemption math.
- No alcohol on Saudia flights - Saudi cultural rule, relevant for premium-cabin travelers.
- Award booking process requires email or agent for partner awards - online booking is limited.
- 17-zone SkyTeam region-based partner chart with separate Y/J/F charts.
- Saudia metal has its own chart distinct from the SkyTeam partner chart.
- Etihad Airways bilateral partner (non-alliance) - verify routing rules.
- Marriott Bonvoy is the only major US currency path into Alfursan.
- No US co-brand card.
- Vision 2030 fleet expansion underway; Riyadh Air launch will create internal Saudi competition - verify timeline.
- SkyTeam member since 2012.
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Last reviewed: June 2026
Loyalty programs change rules, fees, transfer ratios, and award pricing all the time — sometimes without warning. We do our best to keep these pages current, but the program's own site is always the final word. Always confirm specifics directly with Saudia Alfursan before transferring miles or booking an award. Treat anything on this page as a starting point, not a guarantee. Crazy4Points is not responsible for actions taken based on information here — see our Terms of Service for full details.