PIA slashes Umrah fares to Madinah until July 15

Pilgrims arrive at King Abdulaziz International Airport at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on August 15, 2021. AFP/File)
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Updated 30 June 2024
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PIA slashes Umrah fares to Madinah until July 15

  • The round-trip Umrah fare from Karachi to the Saudi holy city will be Rs76,000 without taxes
  • Umrah pilgrims flying from other Pakistani airports will pay Rs86,000 excluding relevant taxes

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s national air carrier announced a reduction in Umrah fares for pilgrims traveling to Madinah in a statement issued on Sunday, saying the discounted rates would be implemented immediately.
Thousands of Pakistanis travel to Saudi Arabia each month to visit the holy sites in Makkah and Madinah, making the kingdom a lucrative destination for the financially struggling Pakistan International Airlines (PIA).
Earlier this month, PIA also disclosed plans to operate 171 flights to bring about 35,000 Hajj pilgrims back to Pakistan by July 21.
“PIA announces reduction in Umrah fares,” the airline announced in a statement. “Umrah pilgrims traveling from Pakistan to Madinah will benefit from discounted fares.”
“The round-trip Umrah fare from Karachi to Madinah will be Rs76,000 excluding taxes,” it continued. “From Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, Multan and Sialkot to Madinah, the round-trip fare has been set at 86,000 excluding taxes.”
The statement added the facility to travel from Pakistan at discounted fares would remain effective until July 15.