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Last updated: 7 May 2026, 5:49 AM (Saudi time)
Saudia has launched Hajj 2026 operations with 160 aircraft and over one million seats spanning 145 global destinations, as part of Saudi Arabia's total air transport plan of 3.1 million seats across 12,000 flights.
Saudi Arabia has imposed fines of up to SAR 100,000 for facilitating unauthorised Hajj and up to SAR 20,000 for pilgrims performing Hajj without a permit, alongside 10-year re-entry bans for violators.
Turkish Hajj Pilgrims Arrive In Makkah And Saudi’s April Rain Is Breaking Records lovin.co
20 quick facts to know about Hajj 2026 The Nation Newspaper
Malaysia Boosts Hajj Travel as Amal by Malaysia Airlines Schedules 110 Flights for 2026 Travel And Tour World
Saudia Commences Hajj 2026 Operations With Over 1 Million Seats Nomad Lawyer
Interior Ministry: Up to SR100,000 fine for sheltering visit visa holders in Makkah during Hajj season MSN
Saudia Hajj Seats 2026: 1M+ Allocations Across 145 Destinations Begin Operations Nomad Lawyer