Archive · 2 Jun 2025
SpiceJet Begins Hajj 2025 Operations with First Flight to Medina
SpiceJet has started its flights for the Hajj pilgrimage in 2025.
The first flight went from Gaya to Medina.
They will fly about 15,500 pilgrims this year, more than last year.
Flights will go from Gaya, Srinagar, Guwahati, and Kolkata to Medina and Jeddah.
They've added new, bigger planes for a better trip.
The return flights will happen in June and July.
The airline wants to make the journey easier for the pilgrims.
SpiceJet launched Hajj 2025 operations on May 2nd with a flight from Gaya to Medina.
The airline plans 45 flights in the first phase connecting Gaya, Srinagar, Guwahati, and Kolkata.
Approximately 15,500 pilgrims will be transported this year, an 18% increase from 2024.
Two Airbus A340 aircraft and a Boeing 737 are being used to improve travel experience.
Return flights are scheduled between June 13 and July 11, 2025.
- Who
- SpiceJet
- What
- Commencement of Hajj 2025 operations.
- When
- Started May 2, 2025; return flights June 13 to July 11, 2025
- Where
- From Gaya, Srinagar, Guwahati, and Kolkata to Medina and Jeddah.
- Why
- To facilitate the Hajj pilgrimage for Indian pilgrims.
- Inaugural Flight Date
- May 2, 2025
- Initial Route
- Gaya to Medina
- Pilgrims this Year
- Approximately 15,500
- Flights in First Phase
- 45
- Aircraft Used
- Airbus A340, Boeing 737
- Expected Hajj Dates
- June 4 - June 9, 2025 (depending on moon sighting)