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JAKARTA, February 17 – Lion Air reaffirms its commitment to facilitating Umrah pilgrimage travel for Indonesians. The airline understands that Umrah is a deeply significant spiritual journey for Muslims. Therefore, Lion Air strives to offer flight services that connect major cities such as Banda Aceh, Medan Kualanamu, Batam, Padang, Pekanbaru, Palembang, Jakarta, Solo, Surabaya, and Makassar to Jeddah, ensuring that all Umrah pilgrims can begin their journey more practically and comfortably.

Umrah pilgrims from various cities in Indonesia can choose their nearest departure airport: Banda Aceh, Medan Kualanamu, Padang, Pekanbaru, Batam, Palembang, Jakarta, Solo, Surabaya, or Makassar. This allows them to start their journey without the need for extensive transit.

Lion Air offers various Umrah travel programs with different durations, tailored to the needs and preferences of pilgrims:

1. Banda Aceh (BTJ) - Jeddah (JED): 13-day program

2. Medan Kualanamu (KNO) - Jeddah (JED): 12-day and 13-day programs

3. Padang (PDG) - Jeddah (JED): 12-day and 13-day programs

4. Pekanbaru (PKU) - Jeddah (JED): 12-day and 13-day programs

5. Batam (BTH) - Jeddah (JED): 12-day program

6. Palembang (PLM) - Jeddah (JED): 9-day program

7. Jakarta (CGK) - Jeddah (JED): 9-day, 12-day, and 13-day programs

8. Solo (SOC) - Jeddah (JED): 9-day program

9. Surabaya (SUB) - Jeddah (JED): 12-day, 13-day, and 16-day programs

10. Makassar (UPG) - Jeddah (JED): 12-day and 13-day programs

The variety of Umrah program durations offered by Lion Air provides flexibility for pilgrims to choose according to their availability and preferences. The shorter duration (9 days) is ideal for those with limited time, while longer programs (12–16 days) allow pilgrims more time for worship, pilgrimage visits, and rest.

Comfortable Flights

Lion Air operates a modern fleet, including the Airbus 330-300 (capacity: 436 seats) and Airbus 330-900NEO (capacity: 440 seats) for Umrah routes. For departures from Pekanbaru, Lion Air utilizes the Boeing 737-9 with a capacity of 215 seats. All aircraft are equipped with comfortable facilities, ensuring a safe and enjoyable journey for pilgrims.

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