KARACHI: The Hajj operation for 2025 is all set to commence on April 29, according to officials.
The first Hajj flight will take off from Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport, marking the beginning of the annual pilgrimage for thousands of Pakistani pilgrims.
As per the Hajj operation officials, the first flight, ER 1611, will depart for Madinah Munawwarah at 10:15pm on April 29 while the flight will carry 285 pilgrims.
In the initial phase of the operation, all flights will be directed to Madinah Airport. From May 14 onwards, flights will start departing for Jeddah Airport.
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has approved the complete flight schedule, which will be accessible via the Pak Hajj mobile application from today. Under the government Hajj scheme, 89,000 pilgrims will travel through five designated airlines.
Meanwhile, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced that it will operate 280 special pre-Hajj flights from April 29 to June 1, transporting more than 56,000 pilgrims. PIA will utilise Boeing 777 and Airbus A320 aircraft to ensure a comfortable journey. The post-Hajj operation will begin on June 12 and continue until July 10.
This year, the cost of Hajj packages has been reduced. The 40-day package now costs Rs1,050,000, following a Rs25,000 cut, while the 25-day short package has seen a Rs50,000 reduction, bringing the total to Rs1,100,000.
