Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal is targeting a record 85,000 pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj season, marking a major expansion in its religious tourism operations. This ambitious plan positions the airline as a key player amid Saudi Arabia’s massive transport mobilization for over 3.1 million seats across 12,000 flights.
The announcement aligns with flyadeal’s recent landmark agreement with Kyrgyzstan, signed at Jeddah’s Super Dome complex, to handle air transportation for Kyrgyz pilgrims. This deal enhances coordination, safety, and comfort for international travelers heading to the Kingdom.
Saudi authorities have activated an integrated network spanning air, rail, road, and sea to manage millions of visitors. Six major airports, supported by 22,000 personnel, will process Hajj operations, with national carriers like Saudia offering over one million seats and flynas targeting hundreds of thousands more.
Rail services include over 2,000 Mashair train trips carrying two million passengers between holy sites, plus 5,308 Haramain high-speed rail runs linking Mecca, Medina, and King Abdulaziz International Airport. Road infrastructure features 33,000 buses, 5,000 taxis, and extensive maintenance for reliability.
This scale underscores flyadeal’s strategic growth in the Hajj market, bolstering Saudi Arabia’s capacity to deliver seamless pilgrim movement during the 1447 AH season.