Saudi Arabia is gearing up to welcome foreign Haj pilgrims at six airports across the Kingdom, including Jeddah, Medina, Riyadh, Dammam, Taif, and Yanbu. This move comes after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

To ensure a seamless travel experience, national flag carrier Saudia plans to utilise 176 aircraft and allocate 1.2 million seats for the pilgrims. The airline employs 8,000 cabin crew members fluent in 42 languages and offers educational e-books on performing Hajj and Umrah in 14 languages.

In-flight Islamic content has also been updated to include 134 hours of religious programmes and 590 hours of Qur’an recitations, along with other Islamic programmes in multiple languages.

To make the pilgrimage as smooth as possible, Saudia Group will share messages in the pilgrims' languages through Hajj missions, organizations in Mecca and Medina, and at Hajj residences. These messages will cover journey details, baggage limits, and requirements.

Flyadeal, a subsidiary of Saudia, will also participate in transporting pilgrims for the first time, offering additional flights to Medina.

Saudia Group aims to achieve operational efficiency while adhering to safety standards, offering services like zamzam water bottle dispatch.

If you're planning to go on the Hajj pilgrimage, this comprehensive guide provides you with all the information you need.