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Updated March 2024
The annual Hajj pilgrimage holds immense significance for Muslims across the globe. This year, over 175,000 pilgrims have been allocated for the Hajj pilgrimage from India and will soon embark on this sacred journey. Staying informed with the latest information and updates regarding flights and travel can prove valuable for the pilgrims and their loved ones.
If you are planning to travel from India to Saudi Arabia for Hajj this year, staying informed about the latest schedule for Hajj flights is important. Here are the most recent updates regarding the Hajj flight from India 2024 schedule.
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Hajj 2024 from India news & updates
India’s well-known budget carrier, SpiceJet, has achieved authorization to conduct Hajj operations from seven cities nationwide. Over the years, SpiceJet has remained instrumental in facilitating Hajj operations domestically, with the pilgrimage season playing a vital role in augmenting the airline’s revenue stream. Given the company’s ongoing financial struggles, this development carries profound significance for SpiceJet.
The seven cities include Aurangabad, Bhopal, Gaya, Guwahati, Indore, Srinagar, and Vijayawada. SpiceJet has recently unveiled its strategy to enhance its Hajj operations by leasing two Airbus A340 planes, each with a capacity of 324 seats, specifically for flights originating from Srinagar and Guwahati. The inaugural phase of these operations is scheduled to commence on May 9th, with flights destined for Medina.
Hajj 2024 flights from India
The first operation of flights from India for Hajj this year is scheduled for May 9th. The inaugural flight from Kerala is set to depart on May 26th. Further details will be incorporated into this section upon the release of any official announcements.
Hajj 2024 flights from India – schedules and ticket price
Although flights from India for Hajj 2024 have not been explicitly scheduled and priced, the flight schedule and ticket price from the previous year for Hajj 2023 can estimate what should be expected for Hajj 2024.
For Indian pilgrims who had planned to perform Hajj in 2023, two airlines, Air India and Air India Express, had been designated to operate special flights from four cities in India to Jeddah and Medina in Saudi Arabia. These airlines facilitated the transportation of approximately 19,000 pilgrims. The inaugural flight of Air India for that year’s Hajj departed from Jaipur at 11:05 AM and arrived in Medina at 1:50 PM local time.
Both Air India and Air India Express had special arrangements for senior citizens, providing them with care and attention. Customized envelopes were used for issuing boarding passes, and colour-coded pouches were provided for boarding cards. Bright luggage tags and meal boxes were offered during the journey. Upon return, Zamzam water was brought back on the flights and handed over to pilgrims at their home destinations. Baggage collection from passengers in Madinah was arranged 24 hours before departure.
We will update the article as and when more information about Hajj 2024 from India is announced!
