31/05/2026
Runway Maintenance at Srinagar Airport Triggers Special Luggage Arrangements for Hajj Pilgrims
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Hajj Committee has announced temporary luggage restrictions for returning Hajj pilgrims due to ongoing runway maintenance work at Srinagar International Airport, which is affecting aircraft operations and baggage handling capacity.
Chief Executive Officer of the J&K Hajj Committee, Dr. Shujaat Ahmad Qureshi, said that pilgrims arriving from Saudi Arabia will be permitted to carry only 5 kilograms of checked-in baggage and 7 kilograms of hand luggage on their flights to Srinagar.
The remaining luggage will be offloaded at Ahmedabad Airport and transported separately to Srinagar through an alternative arrangement, ensuring that pilgrims receive their belongings after arrival.
Officials said the measure has been adopted to facilitate smooth flight operations during the runway maintenance period and to avoid delays in the repatriation process. The Hajj Committee has appealed to pilgrims to strictly adhere to the baggage limits and cooperate with authorities.
The arrangement will remain in force until normal airport operations and baggage handling capacities are fully restored.