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Pakistan Hajj pilgrimage logistics and costs

Overview

The Pakistani Ministry of Religious Affairs reported that nearly 97,000 pilgrims completed their second installment of dues for the government Hajj scheme, totaling Rs61 billion ($216 million) collected via digital and manual methods. The ministry emphasized the importance of meeting payment deadlines and uploading verified medical fitness certificates through official portals.

Following these administrative updates, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) released airfare structures for the 2027 Hajj season under the private scheme. Economy class fares for travel to Jeddah and Medina are tiered by season, ranging from $750 during the low season in April to $1,150 during the peak period in May. Executive class fares are set between $1,250 and $1,300.

Entities

Pakistan · Ministry of Religious Affairs · PIA · Fly Baghdad · 1LINK

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Pakistan PIA announces 2027 Hajj airfares

    PIA has announced 2027 Hajj airfares for private schemes, with economy rates starting at $750. Meanwhile, direct flights from Iraq to Pakistan have resumed.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Pakistan Hajj pilgrims pay Rs61 billion in second installments

    Nearly 97,000 Pakistani pilgrims have paid their second Hajj installment, totaling Rs61 billion, as the government's October 20 deadline arrived to avoid application cancellation.

Sources

arabnews.pk · javedch.com · paktribune.com · urdu.arynews.tv