Saudi readies 3.1 million seats, 12,000 flights for Haj season

Saudi readies 3.1 million seats, 12,000 flights for Haj season

The aviation authorities continue efforts to ensure safe travel for pilgrims through the Kingdom’s six main airports.

Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia aims to provide services for pilgrims to perform rites with a peace of mind ahead of the 1447H/2026 Haj season. (EPA Images pic)
RIYADH:
Saudi Arabia’s general authority of civil aviation continues to deploy all its capabilities in preparation for the 1447H/2026 Haj season as part of its integrated efforts to ensure a smooth and safe travel experience for pilgrims, in line with the highest international standards, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

The authority affirmed its full readiness to enhance operational efficiency during the season by providing more than 3.1 million seats for inbound and outbound flights and operating more than 12,000 scheduled and charter flights through six main airports.

The main airports are King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Taif International Airport, and Prince Abdulmohsin bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Yanbu.

These efforts are part of an integrated framework carried out in coordination with relevant entities, reflecting the Kingdom’s commitment to providing the best services to pilgrims and enabling them to perform their rites with ease and peace of mind, in line with Saudi Vision 2030’s goal of improving the quality of services provided to Haj pilgrims and Umrah performers.

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