Airlines / Riyadh Air / Requirements
Riyadh Air cabin crew requirements
The hard filters Riyadh Air applies before a recruiter reads your CV — age, reach, tattoos, languages and documents, with how strict each one is compared to the rest of the industry.
Minimum age
21 years
Most carriers set 18; Gulf and US majors usually 21.
Height & reach
212 cm reach
212 cm is the toughest reach standard in the index — 16 airlines ask for it.
Tattoos
Nothing visible in uniform
No tattoos visible while in uniform. Like most of the 59 airlines we index, nothing may show while you are in uniform.
Languages
Fluent English
Fluent English; Arabic and other languages are advantages for the planned network.
Education
High school minimum; prior premium-cabin experience valued but not required.
Also required
Medical, swimming & documents
Able to swim; medical fitness; Saudi employment visa (iqama) arranged by the airline.
Do you meet these Riyadh Air requirements?
Check your answers against Riyadh Air and every other airline in the index — two minutes, no sign-up.
Stricter or softer than its rivals?
| Airline | Min age | Reach | Visible tattoos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riyadh Air | 21 | 212 cm | Not allowed |
| Emirates | 21 | 212 cm | Not allowed |
| Qatar Airways | 21 | 212 cm | Not allowed |
| Etihad Airways | 21 | 212 cm | Not allowed |
| flydubai | 21 | 212 cm | Not allowed |
| Saudia | 21 | 212 cm | Not allowed |
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum height for Riyadh Air cabin crew?
Riyadh Air measures reach rather than height alone: you must touch 212 cm. Practise against a wall on tiptoes before the assessment day.
Can you join Riyadh Air cabin crew with tattoos?
No tattoos visible while in uniform. Covered tattoos are not a problem; anything showing in uniform is.
What age do you need to be to apply to Riyadh Air?
The minimum is 21. There is no published upper limit at most carriers, and experienced applicants in their 30s and 40s are hired regularly.
Requirements change without notice — tattoo and grooming rules in particular have been relaxed at several airlines since 2022. Always confirm on Riyadh Air's official careers page before ruling yourself out.