Sudan Airways Resumes Historic Hajj Role After Nine-Year Suspension

Port Sudan, May 17, 2026 (SUNA) – Sudan Airways (SudanAir), the national carrier, resumed its historic role in transporting Hajj pilgrims after a nine-year suspension, operating its first flight carrying 100 pilgrims from Port Sudan International Airport to Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Airport in Madinah.

Director General of Sudan Airways Captain Mazen Al-Awad described the flight as a major step marking the return of the national carrier to its longstanding role in transporting pilgrims for the…