The Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation GACA, has released the time frame for the 2026 Hajj airlift for all Hajj participating countries
The schedule indicates that the first flight will arrive in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, 18th of April 2026, while the last flight is expected to arrive in the Kingdom on Thursday, 21st of May 2026.
The return flight will start on Saturday, 30th of May 2026, while the last flight carrying 2026 Hajj pilgrims is expected to depart Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, 30th of June 2026.
Hajj participating countries are expected to submit their flight requests on March 1, 2026, and the exercise is expected to conclude on March 12, 2026.
GACA also urges Hajj participating countries to hasten the completion of arrangements for accommodation in Makkah and Madina as both process is tied to airlift schedules.
