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PIA Finalizes Hajj Airlift With 202 Flights for 60,000 Pilgrims Starting April 18

Direct routes from seven cities aim to cut travel time for pilgrims.

Overview

  • PIA will start pre-Hajj flights on April 18 and run them through May 21.
  • The airline has scheduled 202 flights to carry more than 60,000 travelers to Madinah and Jeddah.
  • About 49,000 seats are set for the government Hajj scheme, with roughly 11,000 for private arrangements.
  • Departures will operate directly from Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Sialkot, Quetta, Faisalabad, and Multan using Boeing 777s and Airbus A320s.
  • Return flights are slated for May 30 to June 30, and officials urge passengers to follow set schedules and boarding rules for smoother travel.