Ministry of Transport Announces Full Readiness for Hajj Season 1446 AH
In line with the directives of the leadership to dedicate all resources to serving pilgrims, the Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services and its affiliated entities announced their complete readiness for the Hajj season 1446 AH.
Its comprehensive preparation involves effective coordination and integration across air, sea, land, and rail transport sectors to ensure high-quality services befitting the Kingdom's role in serving the Two Holy Mosques.
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) affirmed its readiness to receive pilgrims, stating that it has allocated more than 3 million seats on charter and scheduled flights for domestic and international pilgrims during arrival and departure phases.
Oversight teams intensified monitoring of performance and quality standards for airports, carriers, and related service providers, ensuring quality services for pilgrims.
Matarat Holding Company announced the completion of its preparations across 11 dedicated pilgrim travel lounges, with over 18,000 employees. High-quality services enriching the pilgrim travel experience and facilitating journeys through Saudi airports are in place, including the "Traveler Without Baggage" initiative for simplified luggage and Zamzam water pre-shipment from residences.
Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) confirmed its full readiness with over 1 million seats and 2,000 flights via its 158-aircraft fleet to serve pilgrims worldwide. flynas is prepared to transport over 120,000 pilgrims on 294 flights from 15 global destinations, adhering to the highest comfort and smooth arrival standards.
In land transport, the Transport General Authority (TGA) prepared over 25,000 buses and 9,000 taxis, supported by 180 operational control supervisors at 20 locations at the entrances of Makkah, Madinah, and the Holy Sites, ensuring company compliance with safety and quality standards.
The Roads General Authority completed maintenance on over 7,400 km of roads leading to the Holy Sites and inspected/maintained 247 bridges for maximum safety.
Over 300 road monitors and 20 advanced technologies are deployed for monitoring and surveillance.
In rail transport, the Saudi Railway Company (SAR) prepared over 2,000 trips for Al-Mashaaer Al-Mugaddassah Metro to transport over 2 million passengers between Mina, Muzdalifah, and Arafat.
The Haramain High Speed Railway, operating with 35 electric trains at 300 km/h, will transport passengers between Makkah and Madinah via three stations, including the King Abdulaziz International Airport station, one of the largest airport-linked train stations in the world.