Islamabad, 14 April (H.S.):

Pakistan’s first Hajj flight of the year will depart for Saudi Arabia on April 18 from Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore, according to a spokesperson for the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA). The pre-Hajj flight schedule for Lahore has already been finalised and will include 101 flights operated by four airlines.

Under the schedule, Pakistan International Airlines will operate 33 flights, Saudi Airlines 29, Air Blue 24 and Air Sial 15. The first flight, Saudi Airlines SV-5735, will depart from Lahore to Medina on April 18.

Officials said the final pre-Hajj flight from Lahore Airport is scheduled for May 21, 2026. The arrangements, they added, have been completed to provide the best possible facilities to Hajj pilgrims during the operation.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar