Jeddah: Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh Al-Jasser received the first flights of Hajj pilgrims for the year 1446 AH at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. The flight included 396 pilgrims from Dhaka, Bangladesh, and is one of several flights scheduled to arrive today via Jeddah Airport and Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah.
According to Saudi Press Agency, Al-Jasser stated that six main airports have been designated to serve the pilgrims. These include King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Airport in Madinah, Prince Abdulmohsen bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Yanbu, Taif International Airport, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam.
He emphasized that flights will continue until the beginning of Dhu Al-Hijjah, supported by a comprehensive system of services aimed at facilitating the pilgrims' journey from arrival to departure. This initiative seeks to enhance the Kingdom's role in serving the two holy mosques and worshippers.