Ogun State Completes First Direct Hajj Flight via Flynas
Ogun State successfully processed 345 returning Hajj pilgrims via a direct Flynas Airbus A330 flight to the new Gateway International Airport.
Jun 7, 20264 min
Airlines
Flynas Airlifts 6,149 Nigerian Pilgrims for Hajj 2026
Flynas airlifted 6,149 Nigerian pilgrims for Hajj 2026, completing over 50% of its allocation in one week using six Airbus A330 charter aircraft.
May 12, 20265 min
Airlines
Gateway Airport Diverts Hajj Pilgrims to Lagos Over Slots
Ogun State diverted Hajj pilgrims from Gateway Airport to Lagos, citing Saudi landing slot issues for Max Air, not safety shortcomings at the new facility.
May 9, 20265 min
Airports
Gateway Airport Launches First Int'l Flight with 345 Pilgrims
Nigeria's Gateway International Airport launched its first international flight, airlifting 345 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj exercise.
May 5, 20264 min
Airports