Muslims go around kaaba in Mecca- Egyptian Pilgrimage - CC via Flicr/Muhammad Ghouri FollowCAIRO – May 31, 2024: Continuing the air bridge operated by EgyptAir, the national carrier, to facilitate pilgrimages to Mecca, EgyptAir will conduct 17 flights on Saturday for pilgrims heading to the Holy Land of Mecca. The airline will organize 11 Cairo-Jeddah flights, 5 Cairo-Medina flights, 1 Cairo-Taif flight, 3 Conakry-Medina flights, and 2 Bamako-Medina flights. EgyptAir has released guidelines for pilgrims traveling from Egyptian airports to the Holy Lands for this year's Hajj pilgrimage. To ensure the comfort and smooth travel of pilgrims, please adhere to the following instructions:· For outbound flights, pilgrims must arrive at Egyptian airports four hours prior to departure. · For return flights, pilgrims must be present in Jeddah six hours before departure and at Medina Airport six hours before departure.

Source: Egypt Today May 31, 2024 12:19 UTC