flynas joins 2026 Hajj Expo as gold sponsor, signs strategic partnerships

flynas, the world’s leading low-cost airline and the first in the Middle East, has announced its participation as a gold sponsor in the sixth edition of the Hajj Conference and Expo, to be held in Jeddah from November 8 to 11. This move reaffirms flynas’ strategic commitment to the Hajj and Umrah sector, having successfully transported over two million pilgrims and Umrah performers since 2007.

During the event, flynas is expected to sign a number of agreements and strategic partnerships aimed at facilitating travel services for Hajj, Umrah, and religious visits, and enriching the experience of pilgrims. These efforts are in collaboration with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, the Guests of God Program—one of Saudi Vision 2030’s initiatives—and various other stakeholders.

flynas will be among more than 520 organizations from government, private, and non-profit sectors at both local and international levels, alongside officials and specialists from the public, private, and third sectors.

The Hajj and Umrah sector remains a core pillar of flynas’ strategy. During the 1447 AH (2026) Hajj season, the airline transported over 147,000 pilgrims from 18 countries, bringing the total number of pilgrims and Umrah performers carried by flynas to more than two million since the start of its operations in 2007.

The Hajj Conference and Expo brings together leaders, officials, and experts from around the world across three main tracks: infrastructure and operational services, empowerment and integration, and sustainable development. The sixth edition features over 15 main zones and programs, including the Hajj Conference, Hajj Council, and—for the first time—the Awareness and Training Forum, as well as workshops, the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Zone, hackathon, business center, and dedicated areas for technology, health, media, and aviation. There will also be a special meeting for heads of Hajj affairs offices, providing multiple platforms for dialogue, solution presentations, business development, and partnership building.

Alongside the conference, a specialized exhibition on the Hajj services ecosystem will be held over an area exceeding 67,000 square meters, featuring participants and service providers from more than 150 countries. The event will gather leaders, Hajj affairs offices, service providers, and specialized communities in aviation, transport, hospitality, health, infrastructure, technology, innovation, workforce, investment, and business development.

flynas, the world’s leading low-cost carrier and the first in the Middle East, is the first airline listed on Saudi Arabia’s main stock market (Tadawul). It operates more than 2,000 weekly flights to over 80 domestic and international destinations across 38 countries via 156 routes. Since its launch in 2007, flynas has transported 110 million passengers and aims to reach 165 destinations as part of its growth and expansion strategy, aligned with Vision 2030 objectives.