Corendon Airlines Launches Direct Umrah Flights From Turkey
Corendon Airlines has begun direct Antalya-Jeddah Umrah flights for the 2026-2027 season and plans to add services from five more Turkish cities.
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Last updated: 8 Nov 2026, 5:07 AM (Saudi time)
Corendon Airlines has begun direct Antalya-Jeddah Umrah flights for the 2026-2027 season and plans to add services from five more Turkish cities.
With July among the hottest months in Makkah, pilgrims are urged to time rituals carefully and use the Kingdom's expanded cooling network to stay safe.
Saudi Arabia General Authority for Statistics has confirmed that 1,707,301 pilgrims performed Hajj 2026, with a detailed register-based breakdown by nationality, arrival method, gender, and workforce.
India has announced its Haj Policy 2027, adding an AI assistant for pilgrims, a tighter supervision ratio, two-step medical screening and revised eligibility rules. Applications opened on 22 June 2026.
As Hajj 1448 registration opens worldwide, pilgrims must plan for mandatory vaccinations. The meningococcal ACYW shot is required for all, with polio and yellow fever rules for certain countries.
Bangladesh's Ministry of Religious Affairs has released its Hajj 1448 roadmap, with registration running from 26 July to 26 September 2026 and Hajj expected on 15 May 2027.
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