Egypt’s Tourism Ministry issues statement regarding Umrah pilgrim flights

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities is closely monitoring the travel and return of Egyptian Umrah pilgrims between Egypt and Saudi Arabia – in coordination with relevant authorities in both countries – following current regional developments and the resulting delays to certain flight schedules.

There is ongoing coordination with the Saudi side and all relevant parties to mitigate the impact of any delays, she added, while safeguarding the rights of Umrah pilgrims, considering the circumstances of tourism companies, and limiting the repercussions of regional developments on the execution of Umrah programs, Citizens must repect the mandates of all authorities responsible for regulating and operating air traffic and the safety measures they implement, she stressed.

The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities urged tourism companies organizing Umrah trips to continuously monitor flight schedules in coordination with carriers and to keep pilgrims promptly informed of any updates or changes to their travel times, providing them with up-to-date information and necessary guidance to facilitate their travel and ensure their safe return.