EgyptAir operates 17 flights to ferry 3,857 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia

CAIRO, Aug 3 (MENA) - EgyptAir will operate on Saturday 17 flights carrying 3,857 pilgrims to perform Hajj in Saudi Arabia.

Egypt's flag carrier is set to operate 10 flights to Jeddah carrying 2,180 pilgrims and seven others to Medina with 1,677 passengers on board.

This year, EgyptAir is set to ferry around 76,000 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia.