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title: "Saudi Arabia to Introduce Air Taxis for Umrah Pilgrims"
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updated: "2024-07-19"
description: "Saudi Arabia signs a deal to purchase 100 electric aircraft with the German company \u201cLilyum\u201d, which includes 50 confirmed aircraft and 50 optional aircraft."
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# Saudi Arabia to Introduce Air Taxis for Umrah Pilgrims

Source: https://theislamicinformation.com/news/saudi-arabia-to-introduce-air-taxis-for-umrah-pilgrims/
Updated: 2024-07-19

Saudi Arabia to revolutionize transportation for Umrah pilgrims with the introduction of electric air taxis.

The Kingdom has signed a significant deal with German aviation company Lilium to purchase 100 electric aircraft.

![LILIUM SAUDIA SIGNING CEREMONY](https://theislamicinformation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/LILIUM_SAUDIA_SIGNING-CEREMONY.webp)

*Lilium Saudia Signing Ceremony. Photo: SPA*

This includes 50 confirmed aircraft and an option for an additional 50, with the first deliveries scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026.

The air taxis to open new air routes to Makkah during the Hajj and Umrah seasons. This will make the travel easy for pilgrims.

![Saudia Lilium](https://theislamicinformation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Saudia-Lilium-jpeg.webp)

Further details about the aircraft models, capacities, and specific routes will be announced as the project develops.

![Landing platforms of Air Taxis in masjid al haram](https://theislamicinformation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Landing-platforms-of-Air-Taxis-in-masjid-al-haram-jpeg.webp)

Stay tuned for more updates as Saudi authorities and Lilium release additional information about this exciting development.