Saudi Arabia's low-cost airline, flyadeal, has commenced its largest Hajj flying programme to date, aiming to transport nearly 85,000 pilgrims during the 2026 Hajj season. The airline is operating flights from 28 cities across 12 countries to Jeddah and Madinah, the gateways to Makkah, marking a significant increase from over 25,000 pilgrims three years ago.
The first Hajj flight of the season arrived from Guwahati, India, at Madinah's Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz International Airport over the weekend. This expansion reflects flyadeal's ongoing efforts since 2023 to scale up its international Hajj operations. Over the coming weeks, the airline will deploy widebody aircraft for Hajj flights from regions including Central Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia.
Mohammad Alrajeh, Head of Hajj and Umrah at flyadeal, expressed pride in the programme, stating, "The Hajj programme is an incredibly proud moment for flyadeal serving a record number of pilgrims from different parts of the world at this special time of the year." He highlighted the airline's commitment to providing a comprehensive travel experience, especially for first-time pilgrims.
In preparation for the busy travel period, flyadeal has collaborated with international Hajj ministries, organisations, and travel companies. The airline's Hajj flights this season will cover cities in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Egypt, Iraq, Oman, Syria, Turkey, India, Nigeria, and Russia. Beyond Hajj, flyadeal continues to offer robust year-round Umrah services
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