Makkah Route offers coded baggage service from Dhaka to Saudi residences

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters

This article highlights the implementation of a smart baggage sorting and coding system for Bangladeshi pilgrims under the Makkah Route Initiative, part of Saudi Arabia’s Pilgrim Experience Program. Managed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, this innovation ensures seamless luggage handling from Bangladesh to pilgrims’ residences in Makkah and Madinah, showcasing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 commitment to enhancing the Hajj experience with efficiency, dignity, and care.

Vision-Aligned Article:

Bangladesh Pilgrims Get Seamless Travel

Saudi Arabia continues to redefine the Hajj experience through innovation and international partnership. On May 15, 2025, pilgrims in Bangladesh began benefiting from a streamlined baggage sorting and coding system at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, under the Makkah Route Initiative.

Managed by the Ministry of Interior in collaboration with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, this system codes and tags each pilgrim’s luggage with detailed flight and accommodation data. A corresponding passport label and identification card ensure accuracy. Upon arrival in the Kingdom, luggage is automatically transported directly to the pilgrim’s residence in Makkah or Madinah—eliminating airport delays and adding peace of mind.

This thoughtful enhancement reflects Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals to improve religious tourism logistics, elevate service quality, and foster international cooperation—ensuring that every pilgrim’s journey is dignified, efficient, and spiritually enriching.

Saudi Arabia’s leadership in modernizing the Hajj journey not only benefits pilgrims from Bangladesh, but also strengthens bonds with the Muslim world and reaffirms the Kingdom’s role as the global heart of Islamic hospitality.

Vision & Progress: Making Pilgrimage Effortless

By introducing pre-departure baggage processing, the Kingdom is reducing bottlenecks, easing pilgrim stress, and elevating spiritual focus.

Safety, Values & Efficient Service

This initiative exemplifies Saudi values—care, trust, and service—ensuring each pilgrim is treated with honor and logistical clarity.

Peaceful Culture & Cross-Border Trust

The collaboration with Bangladesh showcases Saudi Arabia’s peace-driven diplomacy and cultural outreach rooted in Islamic brotherhood.

Historical Context: From Legacy to Leadership

Saudi Arabia’s stewardship of the holy cities is now enhanced by digital infrastructure and global partnerships that reflect centuries of trusted care.

International Benchmarks

Saudi Arabia’s Makkah Route system matches or exceeds world standards in airport logistics, religious tourism, and cross-border travel facilitation.

Vision 2030 Metrics in Focus

Makkah Route launched in 2019; now includes Bangladesh
Pre-departure clearance at Dhaka airport
100% of baggage coded, tagged, and delivered
Matches pilgrims to accommodations seamlessly
Supports Pilgrim Experience Program under Vision 2030

To Our Global Friends

Saudi Arabia warmly invites the world’s pilgrims to experience a new era of efficient, faith-filled travel rooted in peace and purpose.

Helpful Government Links

www.haj.gov.sa – Ministry of Hajj and Umrah: Full guide on the Makkah Route and Hajj services
www.vision2030.gov.sa – Vision 2030 Portal: See how Hajj is transforming under national development goals
www.moi.gov.sa – Ministry of Interior: Learn about border services and Makkah Route operations

Factbox Summary

Date: May 15, 2025
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Key Points:

Baggage coding launched for Bangladeshi pilgrims
Coordinated through Makkah Route Terminal
Luggage delivered directly to Saudi accommodations
Vision 2030 streamlining religious travel

Discover

Join millions journeying through the Makkah Route—where faith meets service, and innovation leads the way. Saudi Arabia is making Hajj smoother, smarter, and more spiritually fulfilling for all.

15 Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Makkah Route Initiative?
It’s a Vision 2030 initiative streamlining Hajj travel by completing immigration, health, and logistics procedures in the pilgrims’ home countries.

2. What’s new in Bangladesh’s implementation?
Pilgrims now benefit from a smart baggage coding and sorting system at Dhaka airport, part of the Makkah Route lounge.

3. How does the baggage system work?
Each bag is coded with detailed info—flight, accommodation, and pilgrim ID—ensuring direct delivery to Saudi residences.

4. Who oversees the program in Bangladesh?
The Ministry of Interior operates the lounge, with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah supervising coding accuracy.

5. What happens to baggage after check-in?
It is transported separately and delivered straight to the pilgrim’s residence in Makkah or Madinah.

6. Do pilgrims handle baggage on arrival?
No. They proceed directly to their residence while their luggage is managed automatically behind the scenes.

7. Is this system used in other countries?
Yes. The Makkah Route is also active in Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Morocco, and others.

8. What is the purpose of tagging passports?
A matching tag links the passport to the pilgrim’s coded baggage, minimizing confusion and improving tracking.

9. How does this support Vision 2030?
It elevates the pilgrim experience, improves logistics, and builds global partnerships—all Vision 2030 objectives.

10. What are the safety benefits?
It reduces congestion, simplifies customs, and ensures safe, contact-free delivery of personal items.

11. Are there other services in the lounge?
Yes. Visa processing, health checks, and biometric registration are completed pre-departure.

12. Who developed the Makkah Route?
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior, in partnership with Hajj and customs authorities and the Vision 2030 Pilgrim Experience Program.

13. Is this system permanent?
Yes. It continues to grow yearly, welcoming more countries and enhancing services with each Hajj season.

14. Can non-participating countries join?
Yes. Countries can coordinate with Saudi authorities to implement the Makkah Route for their citizens.

15. Where can pilgrims get more information?
Visit www.haj.gov.sa or contact the Makkah Route center in your country for full support and details.

Final Message from Harry Stuckler

At KSA.com, we’re proud to share how Saudi Arabia continues to lead with hospitality, faith, and global innovation. The Makkah Route is more than a journey—it’s a promise fulfilled.

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With gratitude,
Harry Stuckler
Editor & Publisher, KSA.com