Istanbul, The first flight for the beneficiaries of the Makkah Route Initiative departed from the Republic of Trkiye to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the initiative’s lounge at Istanbul International Airport, heading to Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah region.
The Makkah Route Initiative, launched by the Ministry of Interior, is part of the wider Pilgrim Experience Program within Saudi Vision 2030 aimed at enhancing the Hajj journey for pilgrims.
The initiative streamlines the Hajj process for participants by allowing them to complete key procedures from their home country. This includes electronic visa issuance, biometric data collection, and airport departure checks after verifying health requirements. Luggage is coded and sorted based on pre-arranged transportation and accommodation in Saudi Arabia.
Upon arrival, pilgrims are whisked away on dedicated buses to their residences in Makkah and Madinah, with their luggage delivered by service agencies.
Source: Saudi Pre
ss Agency