The Haj Committee of India has directed pilgrims who are yet to pay the revised Haj 2026 airfare to deposit the outstanding amount of ₹10,000 on or before July 13, 2026.
In a circular issued on July 3, the committee recalled that the airfare was revised following the Middle East crisis, with the Ministry of Minority Affairs approving a one-time increase in air charter costs for the 2026 pilgrimage. Pilgrims had initially been asked to pay the additional amount by May 15.
The committee noted that although the 2026 Haj operations have been successfully concluded and all Indian pilgrims have returned safely from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, many are yet to settle the differential airfare.
It advised affected pilgrims to make payments using the specified pay-in slip at any branch of the State Bank of India or Union Bank of India, quoting the unique Bank Reference Number available on the Haj Committee of India website.
The circular, signed by Chief Executive Officer Shanavas CIAS, also directed all State and Union Territory Haj Committees to notify the affected pilgrims and ensure they comply with the July 13 deadline.
