Saudi Arabia to welcome International Hajj pilgrims via 6 Airports
Six airports in Saudi Arabia are getting ready to receive international Hajj pilgrims, which are,
1. Jeddah Airport - JED (King Abdulaziz International Airport) Like and Follow Saudi Expatriates on Facebook
2. Madina Airport - MED (Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport)
3. Riyadh Airport - RUH (King Khalid International Airport) See Also : 3 vaccinations is must for local Hajj pilgrims from Saudi Arabia
4. Dammam Airport - DMM (King Fahd International Airport)
5. Taif International Airport - TIF and
6. Yanbu Airport - YNB (Prince Mohsin Bin Abdulaziz International Airport).
- Saudi Airlines (Saudia), the National flag carrier, will carry pilgrims from more than 100 regular and 14 seasonal destinations throughout the world.
- The first flights carrying Hajj pilgrims are scheduled to arrive at Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Medina on May 21, 2023.
- Saudi Airlines intends to use 176 aircraft and reserve 1.2 million seats to give Hajj pilgrims a smooth travel experience. See Also : Saudi citizens and expatriates can submit hosting requests of Sudanese pilgrims via Absher
- The Saudia airline employs 8,000 cabin crew members who are proficient in 42 different languages and provides educational e-books in 14 different languages on performing the Hajj and Umrah.
- The new in-flight Islamic programs now features 134 hours of religious programs, 590 hours of Quranic recitations, and additional Islamic programs in several languages.
- Saudia Group will distribute messages in their languages through Hajj missions, organizations in Mecca and Medina, and Hajj houses to increase awareness among pilgrims.
- These communications will include trip information, baggage restrictions, and criteria to ensure a comfortable pilgrimage.
- Flyadeal, a Saudia subsidiary, will take part in the transportation of pilgrims for the first time. Recommend : Free Hajj offered to an elderly Pakistani man who went viral on social media while he was in Madina
- Offering services like Zamzam water bottle dispatch and additional flights to Medina, Saudia Group aspires to achieve operational efficiency while upholding safety standards.
