Makkah Route Service to Be Extended to Makassar Embarkation Point in 2026
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and the Indonesian government have announced an expansion of the Makkah Route service. Starting in the 2026 Hajj season, 15,804 pilgrims departing from the Makassar Embarkation Point will benefit from fast-track services at Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport. This service allows all Saudi immigration document checks to be completed at the airport of origin before departure.
The implementation of this service in Makassar complements similar services already operating at Soekarno-Hatta Airport (Banten), Juanda (Surabaya), and Adi Soemarmo (Solo). With this addition, the total coverage of the Makkah Route service is estimated to reach 221,000 pilgrims from across Indonesia. This move is specifically designed to provide greater comfort for elderly pilgrims and those with disabilities by shortening procedures at the destination airport.
Director General of Immigration, Hendarsam Marantoko, emphasized the commitment to transforming public services. "Immigration will continue to transform to provide the best service for the people. We are committed to delivering solutions that meet public needs, including in ensuring the success of Hajj," he said. He added that the smoothness of the Hajj pilgrims' departure process is one indicator of successful immigration services.
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