Monastir Airport Launches Hajj 2026 Season with Departure of First Tunisian Pilgrims' Flight
May 8, 2026
The Habib Bourguiba Airport in Monastir marked the official start of the Hajj 2026 season on Friday, May 8, 2026, with the departure of the first Tunisian pilgrims' flight to the holy sites.
Tunisair's flight TU5005, bound for Medina, took off from the airport at 6:35 PM with 266 pilgrims on board. This inaugural departure kicks off a program of multiple rotations scheduled between May and June 2026 from Monastir.
The launch ceremony was attended by Mr. Issa Moussa, Governor of Monastir, Ms. Mélanie Lefebvre, General Director of TAV Tunisie, and several officials and representatives from various structures involved in organizing the pilgrimage flights.
This operation marks an important milestone for Tunisian faithful embarking on their spiritual journey to the holy sites. On this occasion, significant human and logistical resources were mobilized to ensure pilgrims receive an optimal welcome and quality support throughout their stay at the airport.
The teams deployed ensured the smooth execution of all stages of the journey, including registration, assistance, passenger orientation, in-flight comfort, and secure boarding procedures.
Thanks to this organization, the first flight of the season unfolded in conditions characterized by serenity, emotion, and exemplary coordination, illustrating the commitment of all partners to guarantee travelers services meeting the highest standards of quality and safety.
