JEDDAH: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has introduced a new service allowing pilgrims to ship luggage directly from their home countries to their accommodations in the Kingdom, reducing the need to carry bags during the Hajj journey.
The “Hajj Without Luggage” initiative for 2026 aims to ease travel logistics and improve mobility during the pilgrimage season.
According to the ministry, the service is being implemented in cooperation with the General Authority of Civil Aviation and other entities as part of efforts to improve pilgrim services.
Under the system, luggage is collected at departure airports through specialized companies, shipped to the Kingdom, received at airports including Jeddah and Madinah, and delivered directly to hotels.
The ministry said the service allows pilgrims to proceed directly to transportation buses upon arrival without waiting for baggage collection, helping reduce congestion during peak times of the Hajj season.
