UAS assisted a total of 133,028 Hajj pilgrims in 2025

UAS assisted in the journeys of a total of 133,028 Hajj pilgrims, working closely with operators, government agencies, and airport authorities to ensure every journey was managed with operational precision and spiritual sensitivity.

Operational highlights include a total of 845 sectors served; 31 origin and destination airports covered; a total of 2,516 flight permits obtained, and 2,083 dedicated handling services provided for aircraft, crew and pilgrims.

Global Reach – Pilgrims Served by Country

Indonesia: 87,567 pilgrims

Kyrgyzstan: 2,500 pilgrims

Tajikistan: 3,500 pilgrims

Uzbekistan: 5,975 pilgrims

Guinea: 7,459 pilgrims

Sierra Leone: 1,963 pilgrims

Chad: 6,708 pilgrims

Niger: 13,154 pilgrims

Netherlands: 326 pilgrims

Belgium: 2,094 pilgrims

France: 1,626 pilgrims

Germany: 156 pilgrims

UAS's Hajj services included full-spectrum trip support such as passenger handling, CIQ facilitation, ramp coordination, fuel management, FPL filing, permit acquisition, crew logistics, and more — all tailored to the unique demands of Hajj operations.

“Hajj operations are among the most complex in the aviation calendar and also require a lot of sensitivity. Our team is proud to support the sacred journey of so many pilgrims, offering operational precision while honouring the spiritual significance of the experience," said Omar Hosari, Founder and CEO of UAS. 

“This milestone reflects not only our operational capability but also our commitment to ensuring safe, dignified, and seamless experiences for travellers from across the globe,” he added.