Madinah Airport Receives First Hajj Pilgrim Flights from Algeria, Morocco, Philippines, and Somalia
Saudi Arabia's Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah is prepared to handle the influx of pilgrims for this year's Hajj season.
Saudi Arabia’s Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah has started receiving its first and inaugural Hajj pilgrim flights from the Philippines, Algeria, Somalia, and Morocco.
The Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday that these arrivals mark the beginning of the kingdom's annual mass pilgrimage operations.The General Directorate of Passports at the airport efficiently processed pilgrims from all four countries, completing entry procedures without any disruptions.
According to statements carried by SPA, the directorate has reiterated its readiness for this year’s Hajj season.
They have implemented advanced technology and provided multilingual, specialized personnel across all air, land, and sea entry points to ensure a smooth experience for arriving pilgrims.Saudi Arabia manages one of the world's largest annual logistical operations, accommodating millions of Muslim pilgrims for Hajj each year.
Pilgrims arrive from dozens of countries over several weeks before the main pilgrimage rites begin.
In 2025, a total of 1,673,230 pilgrims performed Hajj, with 1,506,576 coming from abroad and 166,654 from within the Kingdom, as reported by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.Indonesia, which has the world’s largest Muslim population, consistently sends the largest national contingent to Hajj.
This is followed by Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh.
The Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday that these arrivals mark the beginning of the kingdom's annual mass pilgrimage operations.The General Directorate of Passports at the airport efficiently processed pilgrims from all four countries, completing entry procedures without any disruptions.
According to statements carried by SPA, the directorate has reiterated its readiness for this year’s Hajj season.
They have implemented advanced technology and provided multilingual, specialized personnel across all air, land, and sea entry points to ensure a smooth experience for arriving pilgrims.Saudi Arabia manages one of the world's largest annual logistical operations, accommodating millions of Muslim pilgrims for Hajj each year.
Pilgrims arrive from dozens of countries over several weeks before the main pilgrimage rites begin.
In 2025, a total of 1,673,230 pilgrims performed Hajj, with 1,506,576 coming from abroad and 166,654 from within the Kingdom, as reported by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.Indonesia, which has the world’s largest Muslim population, consistently sends the largest national contingent to Hajj.
This is followed by Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh.
