Islamabad, June 4, 2025: Officials have confirmed that the return of Pakistani Hajj pilgrims from Saudi Arabia will start on June 10.
The first return flight, with 307 pilgrims who performed the short Hajj, is scheduled to leave Jeddah at 11:50 pm and land in Islamabad by 3:00 pm the following day. On June 11, eight more flights will carry pilgrims back to major cities, including Islamabad, Lahore, Multan, and Karachi.
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The entire return operation will wrap up by July 10, during which 342 flights will be operated to bring home a total of 88,390 pilgrims under the official government quota. The flight operation will be handled jointly by Pakistan’s national carrier, private airlines, and Saudi aviation services.
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This one-month repatriation process ensures the safe and smooth return of all pilgrims who traveled under the government-supported Hajj programme.
