AMPHURI Urges Umrah Organisers to Prioritise Pilgrim Safety
The Association of Muslim Hajj and Umrah Organisers of the Indonesian Republic (AMPHURI) has urged all registered Umrah travel organisers (PPIU) to prioritise the safety of umrah pilgrims in the event of any changes to their journeys.
Such changes include alterations to schedules, flight delays, route diversions, and flight cancellations, to ensure pilgrims understand the situation unfolding.
This directive was issued following the escalation of conflict in the Middle East resulting from US-Israeli military strikes against Iran.
“If there is a need to postpone the umrah journey, that is not necessarily the case, but we must adjust to the circumstances. Of course, flights must have already coordinated with Saudi Arabia and ensured travel security,” said AMPHURI Secretary-General Zaki Zakariya to Kompas.com via WhatsApp on Monday, 2 March 2026.
“Unless the aircraft has already postponed departure, there will naturally be programme adjustments,” Zaki added.
As is known, the current geopolitical situation in the Middle East region is impacting flight cancellations, rescheduling, and route changes affecting flights to and from the region.
The conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran has the potential to affect the operational capacity of umrah flights from Indonesia.
Furthermore, AMPHURI has urged umrah organisers to maintain intensive communication with airlines.
This ensures they can obtain the latest information regarding pilgrim flight status before departure to the airport.
“Immediately inform pilgrims of any schedule changes, flight delays, route diversions, or cancellations so they can understand the situation,” Zaki stated.
This includes providing accommodation, meals, local transportation, and support during any flight delays, whether in Indonesia or Saudi Arabia.
AMPHURI has also urged umrah organisers to prepare mitigation measures and contingency plans in the event of extended flight delays or operational changes that could impact pilgrim itineraries.
“Actively coordinate with the Indonesian Consulate General in Jeddah, the Indonesian Embassy in Riyadh, and relevant authorities to ensure the safety and smooth travel of umrah pilgrims,” Zaki said.