Hajj 2026 Flight Schedule has been officially announced. The first Hajj flight from Pakistan will depart on April 18 under the government scheme.
Officials confirmed that 468 flights will operate to transport 119,000 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia. The Hajj operation will continue for 34 days.
On the first day, flights will depart from Karachi, Lahore, Sialkot, and Multan. The first four flights will take pilgrims to Madinah.
For the first 15 days, pilgrims will be flown to Madinah. Flights to Jeddah will start from May 4. The first long-duration flight to Madinah is scheduled for May 7.
The last Hajj flight from Pakistan will depart on May 21. Authorities said all arrangements have been finalized to ensure smooth travel.
Under the government scheme, 67,230 men and 51,846 women will perform Hajj this year. A total of 186 flights will go to Madinah and 282 flights will land in Jeddah.
Four airlines will take part in the Hajj 2026 Flight Schedule operation. These include Pakistan International Airlines, Airblue, AirSial, and Saudia.
Hajj flights will operate from eight cities across Pakistan. Islamabad will have 129 flights, Karachi 124, and Lahore 104.
Quetta will operate 18 flights, Multan 34, Sialkot 26, Faisalabad 23, and Sukkur 5 flights.
Officials said special steps are being taken to ensure pilgrims reach the holy cities on time and without difficulty.
