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Why are Umrah and Eid flights so expensive this year?

Ticket prices from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia have surged, with fares reaching PKR 250,000 in the last 10 days of Ramadan

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Dreaming of Umrah this Ramadan or flying home for Eid? Be prepared to pay up to 70% more for air tickets.

Ticket prices from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia have surged, with fares reaching PKR 250,000 in the last 10 days of Ramadan. Even overseas Pakistanis hoping to reunite with family for Eid are facing sky-high prices for flights from the UAE, USA, Canada, and the UK.

What’s causing these price hikes? Is it demand, airline strategies, or lack of regulation? Watch the full video to find out.

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