16 Groups of Hajj Pilgrims Return to Indonesia on July 5, 2023: Details Here

The Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag) has scheduled the return of Indonesian Hajj pilgrims to the homeland. 6,682 pilgrims are scheduled to depart from King Abdul Aziz International Airport, Jeddah, on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.

According to the official Kemenag website, the 6,000 pilgrims being repatriated that day are from 16 flight groups (kloter).

Surabaya (SUB) debarkation groups 4 and 6 have the highest number of departing pilgrims, with 450 pilgrims each.

Jakarta-Bekasi (JKS) debarkation groups 4 and 3 follow, with 405 and 400 pilgrims respectively.

Several debarkation points have been prepared to welcome the first arriving Hajj pilgrims from the Holy Land.

"Upon arrival at the airport, pilgrims will undergo health checks by the Port Health Office (KKP), after which they will board buses to their respective Hajj dormitories," said Dodo Murtado, Coordinator of the Hajj Media Center (MCH) of the Indonesian Hajj Organizing Committee (PPIH) Central Office, as reported on the Kemenag website on Tuesday (4/6/2023).

Dodo Murtado also urged returning pilgrims to comply with applicable regulations, including those regarding carry-on baggage on the plane.

"According to aviation regulations, prohibited items include flammable/explosive materials, firearms and sharp weapons, gas, aerosols, liquids exceeding 100ml, more than Rp100,000,000 or SAR25,000 in cash, and Zamzam water," said Dodo.

Upon arrival at the dormitory, pilgrims will receive their Zamzam water and luggage. Afterward, they can return to their respective homes.

The following is a detailed breakdown of the number of pilgrims and officials from the 16 flight groups scheduled to return to Indonesia on July 5, 2023:

1. Surabaya (SUB) Debarkation 4: 450 people
2. Surabaya (SUB) Debarkation 6: 450 people
3. Jakarta Bekasi (JKS) Debarkation 4: 405 people
4. Jakarta Bekasi (JKS) Debarkation 3: 400 people
5. Makassar (UPG) Debarkation 2: 93 people
6. Aceh (BTJ) Debarkation 2: 393 people
7. Jakarta Pondok Gede (JKG) Debarkation 5: 393 people
8. Jakarta Pondok Gede (JKG) Debarkation 6: 393 people
9. Jakarta Pondok Gede (JKG) Debarkation 7: 393 people
10. Batam (BTH) Debarkation 4: 374 people
11. Jakarta Pondok Gede (JKG) Debarkation 8: 374 people
12. Batam (BTH) Debarkation 5: 374 people
13. Solo (SOC) Debarkation 4: 360 people
14. Medan (KNO) Debarkation 2: 360 people
15. Solo (SOC) Debarkation 5: 360 people
16. Solo (SOC) Debarkation 6: 360 people