Corendon Airlines Launches Direct Umrah Flights From Turkey
Corendon Airlines has begun direct Antalya-Jeddah Umrah flights for the 2026-2027 season and plans to add services from five more Turkish cities.
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Last updated: 14 Sep 2026, 10:34 AM (Saudi time)
Corendon Airlines has begun direct Antalya-Jeddah Umrah flights for the 2026-2027 season and plans to add services from five more Turkish cities.
With July among the hottest months in Makkah, pilgrims are urged to time rituals carefully and use the Kingdom's expanded cooling network to stay safe.
The 1448 AH Umrah season has reopened after Hajj 2026, and the post-Hajj weeks offer some of the year's lowest crowds and cheapest hotel rates, though pilgrims must navigate the new 30-day visa and Nusuk booking rules.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has set firm 1448 AH season deadlines, with the last Umrah visas issued on 9 March 2027, while confirming that all visa types can now be used for Umrah.
Turkish Airlines is offering round-trip Umrah fares from 799 US dollars for US-based pilgrims booking between 1 July and 16 August 2026, with open-jaw routing into Madinah and out of Jeddah.
For the 1448 AH season, Umrah pilgrims must confirm hotel and transport bookings through Nusuk before a visa is issued, and entry visas now expire 30 days after issuance.
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