Hajj Season

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

GACA allocates dedicated lounges for Makkah Route Pilgrims

Sun, 26 Apr 2026

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has allocated specialised reception lounges at Jeddah and Madinah airports for pilgrims participating in the Makkah Route Initiative for the 2026 Hajj season.

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Saudi Arabia civil aviation expects 12,000 flights during Hajj season

Wed, 22 Apr 2026

Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation has affirmed its full readiness to enhance operation during this Hajj 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.

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Saudi airports finalise preparedness for Hajj season

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

Saudi airports completed preparations to receive pilgrims for the Hajj season of 2026 through an integrated plan to facilitate their journey from arrival until departure.