Flying to Hajj

Follow the journey millions of Muslims make to reach Mecca for the annual pilgrimage.

Every year, over two million Muslim pilgrims from around the world descend on Mecca to perform the Hajj.

With the convenience of modern air travel, a journey that once took months on camelback can now be completed within hours.

Last year, 94 percent of international pilgrims travelled to Mecca by plane, five percent by land and one percent by sea.

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