The Hajj flight operations officially commenced on April 18, 2026, with the inaugural flight from Karachi carrying 160 pilgrims. Notably, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has resumed Hajj flights from Faisalabad International Airport after a four-year hiatus, marking a significant improvement in travel facilities for pilgrims from that region. The first flight from Faisalabad transported around 150 pilgrims to Medina, with a total of 3,680 pilgrims expected to travel through 23 special flights before May 19. This development aims to ease congestion at major airports and facilitate smoother travel for pilgrims.
OTHERPublished 19 Apr 2026 • Published 10h ago
PIA Hajj Flights Begin from Karachi and Faisalabad Airports
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Hajj flight operations began on April 18, 2026, with the first flight from Karachi. PIA has resumed flights from Faisalabad after a four-year gap, enhancing travel options for pilgrims. A total of 468 flights are planned, transporting 119,000 pilgrims to Madinah and Makkah.
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