The first post-Hajj 2025 flight, carrying 307 Pakistani pilgrims, arrived at Islamabad International Airport on June 11, officially beginning the return phase of the Hajj operation.

PIA flight PK-732, arriving from Jeddah, landed at 3:50 AM and was received by Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhary, who welcomed the pilgrims on their return.

Over the next month, a total of 342 flights operated by PIA, private airlines, and Saudi carriers will bring back 88,390 pilgrims under the government’s Hajj scheme. In total, more than 115,000 Pakistanis performed Hajj this year. The Hajj Mission has put in place comprehensive arrangements to ensure a smooth and organized return process. The final return flight is scheduled for July 10.