Emerging as one of the major departure points for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, the CSMIA said it is prepared to manage the increased passenger traffic including 33,000 outbound pilgrims and the rest inbound pilgrims in well-coordinated phases between May and July. Ready for. Fully prepared for.

This will result in a 157 per cent year-on-year increase in the number of Ha pilgrims passing through CSMIA compared to 2023, when 12,815 Ha pilgrims traveled through it.

The official said this year's Haj pilgrimage season began with the departure of flights from May 2 and the departures will continue till June 12, while return services are scheduled to start in July.

CSMIA has a strong program to Saudi Arabia, with 11 daily flights operated by Saudi Airlines, Air India, Indigo and Vistara, and during the peak Ha season, the Kingdom is responsible for handling the official movement of pilgrims to and from Saudi Arabia.

The official said to handle the surge in pilgrim traffic, CSMIA has arranged for 101 ferry flights for both departure and arrival for the convenience of Haj pilgrims, along with a range of facilities and services for them at Terminal 2. Is included. Separate approach roads, Dedicated drop-off points, Exclusive parking and lifts, Dedicated check-in and immigration counters and an exclusive check-in island, Streamlined access, Exclusive screening areas, Dedicated boarding gates, Separate seating areas, Wudhu (bath) And a senior officer was deployed to manage prayer arrangements for men and women and coordination with Hajj volunteers for all flights.