ISLAMABAD (Channel News Pakistan) – The pre-Hajj flight operated by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) in 2025 is set to operate from April 29 to June 1.

Over 56,000 pilgrims from Pakistan would be transported to Saudi Arabia by the national airline during this time via 280 special flights.

36,000 pilgrims are expected to make private arrangements, while 20,000 will travel under the government’s Hajj program, according to sources.

To give the pilgrims a more organized and pleasant journey, PIA will use Boeing 777 and Airbus A320 planes.

June 12 is when the post-Hajj operation is scheduled to start and last through July 10. In order to securely and effectively return pilgrims to their homes, PIA has established a thorough flight schedule.

In order to prevent any difficulty for the pilgrims, officials promised that extraordinary measures have been taken to guarantee safe and punctual flights, with all amenities available.