The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) of Saudi Arabia announced on Wednesday that the total number of pilgrims for the 1447 AH Hajj season reached 1,707,301.
Dubai Airports has prepared to welcome over 3,600 pilgrims during this year’s Hajj travel period, with nearly 59% of all UAE pilgrims passing through its terminals. Hajj departure flights will operate until May 23 on services by Emirates, Saudia, flydubai and flynas.
Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, continues to activate its “Hajj without Baggage” service, extending it to 400,000 pilgrims travelling across its network of 145 destinations during the 2026 Hajj season.
flynas announced its operational plan to transport over 147,000 pilgrims from 18 countries during Hajj 2026, supported by fleet expansion and increased operations across its bases in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Madinah.
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.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism welcomed the first groups of pilgrims arriving in Makkah and Madinah, organising reception events that reflect Saudi hospitality and the Kingdom’s commitment to serving pilgrims.
Saudia has begun Hajj 2026 operations with its first pilgrim flight arriving from Dhaka in Jeddah. It offers over one million seats across 145 destinations using 160 aircraft over a 75-day operational period.
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has directed that the Qiblatain Mosque in Madinah remain open 24 hours a day to facilitate worshippers’ access for prayers at all times.
