PIA Offers Significant Discount on Umrah Flights to Saudi Arabia
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced a substantial reduction in airfares for Umrah pilgrims traveling to Saudi Arabia. The discounted fares are available for passengers flying from various cities in Pakistan to Medina.
Fare Details:
- Round-trip fares from Karachi to Medina: Rs76,000 (excluding taxes)
- Round-trip fares from Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, Multan, and Sialkot to Medina: Rs86,000
Comparison:
The reduced fares represent a decrease of Rs34,000 from the previous fare of Rs120,000.
Effective Period: The discounted fares are immediately effective and will be available until July 15.
Background: PIA had previously offered discounted fares for Saudi residents, work visa holders, and Umrah pilgrims in an effort to facilitate affordable travel during specific periods.
Financial Performance: Despite facing challenges, PIA reported significant revenue growth of Rs186 billion for the nine months ending January to September 2023. Although the airline incurred a loss of Rs75 billion during this period, it showed improvement compared to the previous year.
Ongoing Operations: The transportation of Pakistani pilgrims to Saudi Arabia under the government scheme has been proceeding smoothly, with a substantial number of pilgrims already reaching Madinah and Makkah.