The schedule for Hajj 2025 aircraft operation from Karachis Jinnah International Airport has been announced.
The HAJJ operation from Jinnah International Airport is set to begin on April 29, 2025, when Serene Air Flight number 1611 leaves for Madina at. 22.15 with 285 pilgrims to the Holy Land.
Several other key flights are also planned as part of the Hajj operation. Airblue’s first Hajj flight (PA1766) departs on April 30, 2025, at. 3:40, carrying 148 pilgrims.
Saudi Airlines’ first Hajj fly (Flight number 3701) is scheduled to travel to Madina on May 1, 2025, at. 9:15 with 365 pilgrims on board. Meanwhile, Pakistan International Airlines (Pia) launches its first Hajj flight (PK-743) on May 2, 2025, at 1 p.m. 05:55 with 393 pilgrims.
All initial aircraft will land at Madina Airport, but from May 14, 2025, most Hajj flights will deviate to Jeddah Airport, although some flights to Madina will still continue.
The Deputy Director of Hajj stated that the Hajj Directorate of Karachi, together with relevant institutions, is fully prepared to ensure a respectful and smooth departure for pilgrims. Authorities are required to provide all possible pilgrimage facilities.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended the issuance of short-term visas for citizens in 14 countries, including Pakistan, with effect from April 13, as part of measures to control travel flows in front of the Hajj season, according to Gulf News.
The prohibition applies to a single and multiple-entry business visa Visa, E-Tourist Visa and Family Visa Visa. The countries affected include India, Egypt, Pakistan, Yemen, Tunisia, Morocco, Jordan, Nigeria, Algeria, Indonesia, Iraq, Sudan, Bangladesh and Libya.
Travelers from these nations, who already have valid short -term visas, have access to the kingdom until April 13, but must leave by April 29.
