Lion Air will give a substantial boost to the travel product options for Indonesians intending to go to perform Umrah in 1447 H, when it debuts with a whopping 70 round-trip flights per week from young in July 1445 H. This will include the addition of flights from 10 Indonesian cities to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as the airline to making the pilgrimage more pleasant and efficient for those undertaking the religious journey.

This strategic move ensures that pilgrims can depart from their hometowns without the need for connecting flights, making the entire Umrah experience more convenient and accessible. The offering includes travel packages ranging from 9 to 16 days, giving pilgrims the flexibility to choose a program that suits their schedule. The flights will be operated using the latest generation aircraft, ensuring the utmost comfort throughout the journey.

Flight Details and Inaugural Schedule

Lion Air’s expansion of Umrah flights covers a wide range of Indonesian cities, with new weekly departures scheduled to begin in July 2025. Here’s the full schedule of inaugural flights:

• Palembang to Jeddah: 1x per week, starting July 10, 2025 (9-day program)
• Batam to Jeddah: 1x per week, starting July 12, 2025 (12-day program)
• Solo to Jeddah: 1x per week, starting July 12, 2025 (9-day program)
• Surabaya to Jeddah: 10x per week, starting July 12, 2025 (12–16 day program)
• Jakarta to Jeddah: 8x per week, starting July 13, 2025 (9–13 day program)
• Medan Kualanamu to Jeddah: Three weekly departures, commencing July 13, 2025 (12 to 13-day pilgrimage program
• Padang to Jeddah: 2x per week, starting July 14, 2025 (12–13 day program)
• Pekanbaru to Jeddah: 1x per week via Thiruvananthapuram, India, starting July 14, 2025 (12-day program)
  Makassar to Jeddah: 6 weekly departures, beginning July 17, 2025, offering 12–13 day pilgrimage programs.
• Banda Aceh to Jeddah: 1x per week via Thiruvananthapuram, India, starting July 31, 2025 (13-day program)

This significant expansion will make it easier for Indonesian pilgrims to access direct flights to Jeddah, eliminating the need for complex travel routes.

Comfortable and Convenient Travel Experience

Lion Air is committed to making the pilgrimage as comfortable as possible. The airline will utilize a variety of aircraft, including the spacious wide-body Airbus A330 and the efficient Boeing 737, to ensure a smooth and pleasant flying experience for all passengers. With a dedicated and professional crew, Lion Air will prioritize providing friendly service, ensuring pilgrims can travel with peace of mind as they focus on their worship.

The airline also offers several in-flight amenities to enhance the pilgrimage experience. Passengers will benefit from a generous baggage allowance, including a 30 kg checked baggage allowance for passengers flying from eight cities: Palembang, Batam, Solo, Surabaya, Jakarta, Medan Kualanamu, Padang, and Makassar. For those flying from Pekanbaru and Banda Aceh, the allowance is slightly reduced to 25 kg due to aircraft type. All passengers are also allowed a 7 kg cabin baggage allowance, along with 5 liters of Zamzam water, and full meals and snacks during their flight.

Ensuring a Secure and Trustworthy Booking Process

Lion Air highly recommends that pilgrims make their flight reservations through officially accredited Umrah travel agencies partnered with the airline. This will ensure that all transactions are secure and authorized. Travelers are cautioned to avoid unauthorized agents to prevent any potential fraud, which can be particularly concerning during such an important and sacred journey.

Benefits for Local Regions and Pilgrims

Lion Air’s expansion of its Umrah flight services offers significant advantages for both local communities and future pilgrims. For local areas, the availability of direct flights from their hometowns allows residents to travel without the added hassle of having to fly to larger cities first. It also provides more options for families and individuals, enabling them to choose a pilgrimage duration that best suits their time and preferences.

Furthermore, Lion Air’s competitive prices and direct flight offerings present a more affordable and accessible opportunity for Indonesian pilgrims to perform Umrah, while also contributing to the regional economy by increasing demand for Umrah services and related tourism.

With 70 weekly flights available, pilgrims can look forward to a wide range of options that will cater to different schedules, budgets, and needs, all designed to enhance their pilgrimage experience and ensure their journey to the Holy Land is as comfortable and spiritually fulfilling as possible.

Lion Air’s broadening of its Umrah services which now stand at 70 flights per week involving 10 Indonesian cities, represents a new epitome of comfort and accessibility for Indonesian pilgrims. Emphasizing on convenience, professionalism, and travel programme flexibility, Lion Air is involved in active effort to cater the needs of pilgrimage travel for the Indonesian society. The direct flights, modern airplanes, and attentive passenger services ensure a smooth experience for pilgrims to direct their attention to their spiritual journey, and leave the logistics to Lion Air.