Madinah Route 400 Bus Links Airport and Prophet's Mosque 24 Hours
Madinah's Route 400 bus service runs around the clock, giving pilgrims and visitors a direct link between the city's airport and the Prophet's Mosque at any hour.
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Last updated: 20 Jun 2026, 5:11 PM (Saudi time)
Madinah's Route 400 bus service runs around the clock, giving pilgrims and visitors a direct link between the city's airport and the Prophet's Mosque at any hour.
Saudi Arabia has launched a digital service through Masar Nusuk to qualify external agents and finalise Umrah contracts electronically for the 1448 AH season.
stc Group has upgraded its network around the Prophet's Mosque with an AI-powered system, adding thousands of antennas to handle peak pilgrim demand in Madinah.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended 21 Umrah service companies after evaluations found declining service quality and regulatory violations during the last season.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has approved 73 accredited companies to serve domestic pilgrims, urging Hajj-goers to contract only through official channels.
Indonesia has begun planning its 2027 Hajj operation with a focus on shielding pilgrims from rising aviation fuel costs, one of the largest components of the total pilgrimage bill.
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