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Last updated: 18 Jun 2026, 2:20 AM (Saudi time)
Saudia has launched Hajj 2026 operations with 160 aircraft and over one million seats spanning 145 global destinations, as part of Saudi Arabia's total air transport plan of 3.1 million seats across 12,000 flights.
Saudi Arabia has imposed fines of up to SAR 100,000 for facilitating unauthorised Hajj and up to SAR 20,000 for pilgrims performing Hajj without a permit, alongside 10-year re-entry bans for violators.
Saudi Arabia completes Madinah road upgrades as Hajj pilgrims arrive Arabian Business
Madinah road network ready as first post-Hajj pilgrims arrive Arab News
Madinah welcomes first groups of Hajj pilgrims arriving from Makkah MSN
Madinah road network ready as first post-Hajj pilgrims arrive Arab News
Madinah welcomes first groups of Hajj pilgrims arriving from Makkah MSN
Madinah Welcomes First Pilgrims Arriving from Makkah After Hajj وكالة الأنباء السعودية