Maldivian operates 26 Hajj and Umrah flights, serving over 6,000 pilgrims in one year

The airline also operated four dedicated Hajj flights during the period, carrying 1,016 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia to perform the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

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The national airline of the Maldives, Maldivian, has successfully operated 26 Hajj and Umrah flights over the past year, providing thousands of Maldivians with convenient and reliable travel services for their religious journeys.

According to statistics covering the period from May 2025 to May 2026, Maldivian operated a total of 26 dedicated Hajj and Umrah flights, transporting 6,073 passengers to and from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The airline also operated four dedicated Hajj flights during the period, carrying 1,016 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia to perform the annual Hajj pilgrimage. The return flights for these pilgrims are yet to take place.

As the national carrier of the Maldives, Maldivian continues to play a significant role in facilitating religious travel for Maldivians. The airline remains a trusted and preferred choice for many passengers, particularly those undertaking Hajj and Umrah, due to its familiarity, convenience, and commitment to service.

Travelling with the country's national airline provides pilgrims with a greater sense of comfort and confidence, especially for group travel and religious journeys that require extensive coordination. Maldivian's dedicated staff work closely with travel operators and pilgrims to ensure smooth operations throughout the travel process.

The airline has also emphasised its commitment to providing safe, reliable, and well-coordinated services, with flight schedules designed to offer convenient connectivity for pilgrims travelling to and from Saudi Arabia.

Through its continued Hajj and Umrah operations, Maldivian remains committed to supporting the religious travel needs of Maldivians while maintaining high standards of safety, service, and operational efficiency.

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