Key Takeaways
- The first Hajj 2026 flights will arrive in Saudi Arabia on April 18, 2026.
- Flights carrying pilgrims from Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, and Indonesia will be among the first to land.
- April 18 marks the official opening of the international Hajj flight arrival window for 2026.
The Hajj 2026 pilgrimage season officially enters its arrival phase on April 18, 2026, with the first flights carrying Hajj pilgrims from Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, and Indonesia scheduled to land in Saudi Arabia on that date.
April 18 — corresponding to 1 Dhul Qi’dah 1447 AH — also marks the date from which Makkah entry restrictions come fully into force, with only Hajj permit holders, Makkah residents, and Makkah work permit holders permitted to enter the Holy City.
The arrival of the first Hajj flights on the same date signals the formal beginning of the pilgrimage season.
Pilgrims from four countries will be among the first to arrive in Saudi Arabia on April 18:
- Pakistan — with initial flights departing from Karachi, Lahore, Sialkot, and Multan, all heading to Madinah
- Bangladesh
- India
- Indonesia — though Indonesia’s main departure window opens on April 22
Hajj 2026 is expected to begin around May 25, with the Day of Arafah on May 26 and Eid al-Adha on May 27.
The international arrival window runs through May 21, giving pilgrims arriving from April 18 onward time to settle in Madinah and Makkah before the main Hajj rituals begin.
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