As we give you updates about everything related to Hajj and Umrah, we will provide you with some important updates and guidelines on how to carry your extra luggage while coming back to your country. Cargo updates of Makkah and Medina 2024 will help you make a sensible decision on how to travel safely and properly book your luggage.
Cargo Updates of Makkah and Medina 2024
Whenever people perform Hajj and Umrah, they always try to bring back the maximum dates and Zam Zam to their homeland. To avoid extra luggage, they prefer to carry these two things. It is, however, recommended not to book Zam Zam as liquid is not allowed in luggage or in cargo.
How much Zam Zam to carry?
Zam Zam should not be carried in excess amounts it is advisable to carry 4 to 5 small bottles in your hand.
The same is true with the luggage you book; do not keep more than 4 to 5 bottles in it. If you own more bottles, there are chances that authorities will tear up your luggage. It has been observed in many cases.
Cargo Offices
It is always recommended that, whether you are in Makkah, Medina, Jeddah, Aziziyah or anywhere else, you always find your nearest cargo offices with the help of Google. The benefit of doing so is that it will help you find the nearest cargo offices. You can visit these offices and ask for rates; it will help you avoid scams. We will not provide you with any numbers or names of cargo offices, as they might be far from where you reside.
So the best way is to find it through Google, which will provide you with information about the nearest cargo offices.
Rates of Cargo
The rate normally is between 3 and 5 riyals per kg to cargo the luggage to India and Pakistan. But the cargo companies insist that your luggage must weigh around 30 to 40 kg, as cargo fees can go up to 250 to 300 riyals, as it is convenient for them. It is not possible to send your luggage for 50 to 100 riyals.
You cannot send your luggage for 50 riyals; the minimum charges would be around 150 to 200 riyals.
What can you book in your cargo?
The most important thing to note here is what items you can book in cargo, You can book dates, clothes, extra luggage, and any shopping you have done.
How much time does it take to reach the destination??
After luggage is booked in cargo, it takes around 30 to 40 days to reach its destination. They provide a courier facility, and your luggage is delivered to your doorstep through local courier companies. The cargo companies have contracts with these local courier companies, so it is not like old times when you were informed that your luggage had reached your city or airport and you had to come to collect it.
Local date shops in Makkah and Medina also have contracts with cargo companies, and when you buy dates from them in large quantities, say 10 to 15 kg or more, you can directly book your luggage through them.
They will make a box, and you have to write your complete address and phone number on it. They will cargo your luggage to Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh.
Important points for Umrah and Hajj pilgrims
Pilgrims need to remember that if you are travelling with Saudi Airlines, your bag must not be over 23 kg and if you are travelling with another airline, do not exceed the weight of your luggage by 30kg. Your hand-carry weight and Zam Zam bottle are not included in it.
Summary
If you have performed Umrah or Hajj, or you live in Saudi Arabia, and you want to book your luggage in Cargo, you need to keep three things in mind.
- Your luggage/parcel will arrive in 30 to 40 days.
- Do not put excess liquid (Zam Zam) in your luggage.
- The fee is 3, 4, or 5 riyals per kg, but the overall fee will be around 150, 200, or 250 riyals.
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