Hajj flight operations from Pakistan will commence on April 18 and continue until May 21, carrying pilgrims under the government scheme to Saudi Arabia for Hajj 2026. According to the schedule shared by the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, the hajj flights will depart from Karachi, Lahore, Sialkot and Multan starting April 18. Under the official Hajj scheme, a total of 468 flights will carry pilgrims from Pakistan to the Holy Sites.
PIA, AirBlue, Air Sial, and Saudia Airlines will participate in the Hajj operation. Flights will operate from eight cities across Pakistan.
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The ministry confirmed that four flights will depart for Madinah on the opening day.
During the first 15 days of the operation, pilgrims will be flown exclusively to Madinah. A total of 186 flights are planned for the holy city, while 282 flights have been scheduled to Jeddah.
