Nigeria, June 2 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that the return airlift of Nigerian pilgrims from Saudi Arabia will commence on 3 June.

It urged pilgrims to comply with baggage and documentation requirements to ensure a smooth and hitch-free journey home.

The Head of Aviation, Operations Department of NAHCON, Habib Bello, disclosed this during a media briefing in Makkah, where he outlined preparations for the return phase of the 2026 Hajj operation.

Mr Bello explained that flight schedules are determined by the airlines and approved by Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), which allocates operational slots to all carriers participating in the exercise.

According to him, Max Air wi...