The Return of the First Wave Ended, 96,155 Pilgrims and Hajj Officials Have Flew to Indonesia

MAKKAH - The repatriation of the first wave of Indonesian pilgrims from Mecca to Indonesia has officially entered the final stage. As of Monday, June 15, 2026, a total of 96,155 pilgrims and officers have been flown from Saudi Arabia via King Abdul Aziz International Airport, Jeddah.

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, Maria Assegaf, said the number consisted of 95,178 pilgrims and 977 officers in 245 flight groups or clusters.

"Until today, the process of returning Indonesian pilgrims is running according to plan. All services continue to be optimized so that pilgrims can return home safely and comfortably," said Maria in Mecca, Monday, June 15, 2026.

Of this number, 233 clusters have arrived in Indonesia. The total who have landed reached 91,638 people, consisting of 90,709 pilgrims and 929 officers.

Maria said Monday was the last day of the first wave of pilgrims from hotels in Mecca to King Abdul Aziz Airport, Jeddah. The last flight of the first wave is scheduled to depart early Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 01.45 Saudi time.

After that, the focus of repatriation shifted fully to the second wave pilgrims who were in Madinah. They will be repatriated through Amir Muhammad bin Abdul Aziz Airport, Madinah, to various embarkations in Indonesia.

"Starting tomorrow, repatriation operations will focus entirely on the second wave of pilgrims who have been in Medina," said Maria.

The movement of the second wave of pilgrims from Mecca to Medina is still ongoing. As of Monday, 139 clusters had been sent to Medina with a total of 53,894 people, consisting of 53,338 pilgrims and 556 officers.

Meanwhile, the special hajj pilgrims who have returned to Indonesia number 15,802 people. The details are, 15,066 pilgrims and 736 officers.

The Ministry of Religion reminded pilgrims who are still in Saudi Arabia not to force themselves before returning. Pilgrims are asked to rest enough, eat well, drink plenty of water, and reduce activities that drain energy.

Maria also asked the congregation to help each other, especially the elderly, special needs congregations, and those who need assistance during the repatriation process.

The Ministry of Religion reiterated the prohibition of putting zamzam water into luggage or cabin luggage. Zamzam water will be distributed to pilgrims after arriving in Indonesia according to the established mechanism.

"Compliance with this provision is very helpful for the smooth running of flight security checks, speeding up the baggage handling process, and avoiding departure delays," said Maria.

The Ministry of Religion hopes that the remaining operational Hajj 1447 H/2026 M will run smoothly until the last batch and all pilgrims return home in good health and safety.