The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony officially published the full schedule of Hajj flights of pilgrims who will come to Pakistan in 2026 as part of the governmental scheme.
Hajj Key Flight Operations and Timeline
The one-month flight exercise is aimed at the successful travel of thousands of pilgrims heading to Saudi Arabia.
Operation Dates: The flights will start on April 18, 2026 and will end on May 21, 2026.
Total Flights: 468 flights will be flown around the country.
Participating Airlines: Pakistan international Airlines (PIA), airblue, air sial and Saudia Airlines.
Hajj Route Details: Madinah and Jeddah
To ensure an effective management of pilgrims, the ministry has segregated those arriving in the two major cities of Saudi Arabia.
First Phase (First 15 Days): On the first day, all flight operations will only be to land in Madinah with four scheduled departures.
Madinah Arrivals: There are a total of 186 flights to Madinah.
Jeddah Arrivals: 282 flights will be used to fly to Jeddah and the arrivals will start on May 4, 2026.
Hajj Flight Schedule City-Wise Flight Breakdown
Departures will be organized in eight big cities, to cover pilgrims all over the country. The official break down of the 468 flights is as follows:
| Departure City | Total Flights |
| Islamabad | 129 |
| Karachi | 124 |
| Lahore | 104 |
| Multan | 34 |
| Sialkot | 26 |
| Faisalabad | 23 |
| Quetta | 18 |
| Sukkur | 5 |
Pilgrim Demographics and Tracking
In the government program of 2026, around 119,000 Pakistani pilgrims will come to Hajj. This population is composed of 67,230 men and 51,846 women.
The Ministry is highly recommending that all intending pilgrims should check their respective flight schedules, departure dates and continuous updating through the official Pak Hajj Mobile application or visit the official Pak Hajj ministry site.
When will the Hajj flight operations for 2026 begin in Pakistan?
The flight operations under the government scheme will officially begin on April 18, 2026, and will continue uninterrupted until May 21, 2026.
Which airlines are participating in the 2026 Hajj flight operations?
Four major airlines will be participating in the operation to transport pilgrims: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), AirBlue, Air Sial, and Saudia Airlines.
How many flights will operate to Madinah and Jeddah?
During the initial phase, 186 flights are scheduled exclusively for Madinah. Following that, 282 flights will operate directly to Jeddah, with those arrivals commencing on May 4, 2026.
How can pilgrims check their specific Hajj flight details?
The Ministry of Religious Affairs strongly advises all intending pilgrims to check their exact flight dates, timings, and other important updates through the official Pak Hajj Mobile application or the ministry’s official website.
