Jeddah awaits 15,000 pilgrim flights

ISLAMABAD: King Abdulaziz International Airport has predicted the arrival and departure of 15,000 flights carrying pilgrims over the next few months.

The airport's Haj and Umrah Director Khalid Al-Harby said all flights with pilgrims will be directed to the Haj Terminal. The terminal will be open until mid-Ramadan, he said, Saudi Gazette reported.

"The northern and southern halls will reopen and operate as usual, receiving all passengers, after the 22nd day of Ramadan," he said.

Saudi ministries of Haj, transport and interior are working together to ensure pilgrims have an organized and safe journey from the airport to the Grand Mosque and back, he added.