Key Takeaways
- Hajj 2026 arrival phase runs from April 18 to May 21, 2026.
- Departure phase extends from May 30 to June 30, 2026.
- Airlines must submit flight requests between August 24, 2025 and March 12, 2026.
The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has released the official flight operation schedule for the 2026 Hajj season, outlining precise arrival and departure windows for airlines transporting pilgrims.
The timeline coordinates Hijri and Gregorian dates to streamline the movement of millions of pilgrims through Saudi airports.
According to the announced schedule, the arrival phase begins on Saturday, April 18, 2026 (1st of Dhul-Qi’dah 1447) and concludes on Thursday, May 21, 2026 (4th of Dhul-Hijjah 1447).
Hajj 2026 Schedule
The departure phase commences on Saturday, May 30, 2026 (13th of Dhul-Hijjah 1447) and extends through Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (15th of Muharram 1448), providing a structured timeframe for return flights.
GACA has mandated that airlines submit their Hajj flight requests between August 24, 2025 (1st of Rabi’ al-Awwal 1447) and March 12, 2026 (23rd of Sha’ban 1447).
The authority emphasized that Gregorian dates will take precedence in case of calendar discrepancies and warned of legal measures against carriers violating pilgrimage transport regulations.
Airlines with inquiries are directed to contact Hajj and Umrah Affairs via [email protected].
