Hajj & Umrah

Your seasonal agent at the gateway to the Two Holy Mosques

Flight permits, scheduling with GACA, crew visas and airport supervision — we carry the regulatory and on-site side of the season, from your first arrival to your last departure.

Upcoming seasons — approximate dates
Peak seasonRamadan Umrah 1448
Feb – Mar 2027
Arrivals & departuresHajj 1448
May 2027
Outside the Hajj monthsYear-round Umrah
2026 – 2027

Dates follow the Hijri calendar and are confirmed by the moon sighting.

Timeline

A smooth season starts three months before it

How we work with you from signing to the final report.

12 weeks before

Agreement & preparation

Season agreement, collecting carrier, aircraft and crew documents, and opening your season file with the authorities.

8 weeks before

Permits & scheduling

Flight permit requests and scheduling with GACA, and coordination with the airport.

4 weeks before

Visas & ground handling

Temporary crew visas, ground-handling contracts and confirming airport arrangements.

During & after

Operate & report

A representative at every flight, immediate schedule changes, and an end-of-season report.

What we handle

Everything the season needs, from one desk

Flight permits

Preparing and following up applications with GACA until permits are issued.

Scheduling & changes

Approving your operating schedule and amending it quickly during the season.

Crew visas

Temporary visas for crews and seasonal staff, and tracking their entry and exit.

Airport supervision

A representative present at every arrival and departure, coordinating ground handling and solving issues on the spot.

Ground-handling contracts

Negotiating and contracting with providers on terms that fit your season's volume.

Season report

A final report on flights, passengers, incidents and actual costs versus plan.

Pricing

Clear fees per flight and per passenger

Season fees are agreed in advance based on the number of flights, airports and crew size. Nothing is added during the season without your approval.

Per flightSupervision & representation
Per passengerBased on the season
Government feesAt actual cost

What we need from you to start

  • Confirmation that your airline is a designated carrier under the bilateral air services agreement (GACA approves Hajj flights for designated carriers)
  • Air Operator Certificate and documents for the aircraft you plan to operate
  • Proposed flight schedule and target airports
  • List of crew and seasonal staff with passport copies
  • One contact on your side to approve changes quickly
Send your season details
Get started

Your next season is closer than you think

The earlier we start, the calmer the season. Send us your draft schedule and we'll return a preparation plan and quotation within one business day.

Plan your seasoninfo@aviago.sa
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