The Hajj flight operations officially began on April 18, 2026, with the first flight from Karachi carrying 160 pilgrims. In total, 468 flights are planned to transport 119,000 pilgrims, including 67,230 males and 51,846 females, to the holy cities of Madinah and Makkah. The first long Hajj flight to Madinah is scheduled for May 7, with the final flight from Pakistan set to leave on May 21.
OTHERPublished 19 Apr 2026 • Published 7h ago
Hajj 2026 Flight Operations Begin in Karachi for Pilgrims
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Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has resumed Hajj flights from Faisalabad after a four-year hiatus, marking a significant expansion of the Hajj flight operations. This year, a total of 119,000 pilgrims are expected to travel to Saudi Arabia, with the first flights having already commenced from various cities including Karachi.
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