Kano Pilgrims Agency Releases 7-Flight Schedule, Sets Take-Off Dates
By Khadija Muhammad Zakari
The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has announced a new schedule for the airlift of intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj exercise to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, revealing the dates and departure times for the first seven flights from the state.
The agency’s Public Relations Officer, Sulaiman Dederi, issued the announcement and said the agency adjusted the flight schedule to ensure the smooth conduct of this year’s Hajj operations.
Under the revised timetable, the first flight will depart on May 15, 2026, at 10:00 p.m., while the second flight will take off on May 16, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
The third flight will depart on May 16, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., while the fourth flight will take off on May 18, 2026, at 4:00 a.m.
The schedule further indicated that the fifth flight will leave on May 19, 2026, at 12:00 a.m., followed by the sixth flight on the same day at 3:00 p.m. The seventh flight is expected to depart later on May 19, 2026, at 9:00 p.m.
The Agency noted that it has finalized all necessary arrangements to ensure a successful and hitch-free Hajj operation for the 2026 pilgrimage season.
The agency’s Director General, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle, previously assured intending pilgrims that the agency had completed preparations, including medical screening, vaccination, orientation exercises, and transportation logistics, ahead of the commencement of the airlift operations.
