Smart tracking, revised baggage norms, travel arrangements in place; 4,704 pilgrims to depart this year
Rehan Qayoom Mir
Srinagar, Apr 14 : The Jammu and Kashmir Haj Committee on Tuesday announced that Haj flights for 2026 from the Srinagar Embarkation Point will commence from April 18, issuing a detailed reporting schedule for the first batch of pilgrims.
According to an official notification accessed by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the first three flights scheduled for April 18 include QP-7521, QP-7520, and QP-7519. Pilgrims have been advised to report at Haj House, Bemina, Srinagar, strictly within their allotted time slots.
As per the schedule, the pilgrims of flight QP-7521 are required to report between 6:00 AM and 6:30 AM, followed by those of flight QP-7520 between 8:15 AM and 8:45 AM, while pilgrims of flight QP-7519 must report between 9:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
The Haj Committee has urged all concerned pilgrims to strictly adhere to the reporting timings to ensure smooth processing and departure. Pilgrims have been asked to carry their original passport along with a copy of the visa, as well as their health and vaccination card.
They have been advised to carry only standard baggage and ensure that no prohibited items are included in their check-in luggage, in accordance with airline regulations.
“The flight schedule for the remaining pilgrims shall be notified separately,” the notification reads.
It is important to mention that Haj flights from Srinagar are scheduled to operate from April 18 to May 20, with a total of 4,704 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir set to undertake the pilgrimage this year.
Executive Officer of the Haj Committee, Dr Shujaat Ahmad Qureshi, on Monday told KNO that 3,990 pilgrims will depart via Srinagar embarkation, including 323 from Ladakh, while around 1,000 pilgrims will travel through Delhi and 50 through Mumbai.
Srinagar flights will operate for around 10–15 days, subject to operational adjustments. The luggage allowance has been reduced from 40 kg to 25 kg, and a total of 4,704 pilgrims will depart this year—(KNO)
