JEDDAH: Customs authorities of Saudi Arabia confirmed more than over million pilgrims arrived or departed through King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) since the Umrah season started in December.
Customs authorities at airport said that 523,672 pilgrims are still in the Kingdom performing Umrah in Makkah or visiting Madinah while 484,613 have departed for their respective homes.
The report said since the beginning of the season, a total of 4,901 flights have either landed or taken off from the airport.
Abdul Hameed Aba Al-Ary, director general of the airport, said all concerned departments are prepared to deal with the busy period at the airport during the Umrah season.
He said the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), Makkah Governorate and the Haj Ministry have formulated a comprehensive plan to properly handle the hectic operational activities at KAIA during the Umrah season, which will continue up to July 7.
