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PADANG, 22 June 2026 – An atmosphere filled with emotion and excitement marked the inaugural departure of Lion Air’s Umrah pilgrims from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) in West Sumatra to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Since early morning, pilgrims and their families had arrived at the airport carrying prayers, hopes, and joy as they embarked on their spiritual journey to the Holy Land.

For many pilgrims, this flight is more than just an international trip. It is the realization of a long-awaited dream that has been carefully planned and prepared. Today, that dream has become more accessible, as pilgrims can now depart directly from Padang without the need to transit through another city.

Lion Air has resumed Umrah services for the 1448 Hijri / 2026 season from West Sumatra using the wide-body Airbus A330, offering up to 436 Economy Class seats and designed to provide comfort on long-haul flights to Saudi Arabia.

This service is operated in collaboration with trusted Umrah travel agencies that professionally manage every stage of the pilgrims’ journey, from departure through their return home.

In addition to providing greater convenience for the people of West Sumatra, the direct flight from Padang also offers significant benefits to pilgrims from neighboring regions. Travel time is more efficient, departure procedures are more practical, and pilgrims can focus more on preparing themselves spiritually for worship.

Weekly Flight Schedule

Departure

• 12-Day Umrah Program
• Monday, 22 June 2026
• Lion Air Flight JT-080
• Depart Padang at 12:05 WIB
• Arrive in Jeddah at 17:30 local time

Return

• 12-Day Umrah Program
• Lion Air Flight JT-081
• Depart Jeddah at 23:00 local time
• Arrive in Padang at 12:30 WIB (the following day)

The enthusiasm of the pilgrims was evident throughout the departure process. Many took the opportunity to capture memorable moments with their families before entering the departure lounge. Smiles, prayers, and gratitude became part of a journey that will be remembered for a lifetime.

Lion Air extends its best wishes to all pilgrims undertaking their Umrah journey. May their travels be smooth, comfortable, blessed, and may they return with a spiritually fulfilling and accepted Umrah (Umrah Mabrur).

Lion Air also expresses its appreciation and gratitude to all parties that have contributed to the successful operation of this Umrah flight, including the management of Minangkabau International Airport, air navigation service providers, relevant government agencies, Umrah travel partners, and all stakeholders who continue to collaborate in making pilgrimage travel to the Holy Land easier and more accessible.

For Lion Air, every Umrah flight does more than connect two cities—it carries the hopes, prayers, and aspirations of millions of Indonesian Muslims, helping them fulfill their dream of worshiping in the Holy Land with greater ease and comfort.

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