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The Saudi government has extended facilities to Umrah pilgrims by allowing travellers to select any airport for their international and domestic flights.
There are no designated airports for the arrival of pilgrims, who may enter and depart the kingdom through any international or regional airport, according to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.
General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) issued a circular instructing all domestic and foreign airlines to permit Umrah pilgrims to arrive and depart on scheduled flights through any Saudi Arabian international airport.
Any international airport in the Kingdom may be used by Umrah pilgrims to arrive and depart on scheduled flights, according to the regulation.
The airlines have been warned to strictly comply with the orders of the government. Or else, the violators will face legal action.
“Failure to comply with circulars issued by GACA is an explicit violation of Government’s orders. Legal procedures shall be initiated against violators who will be held responsible,” read the circular.
