Dhoho Kediri airport named regular hajj embarkation from 2027
The new embarkation is projected to serve 9,641 hajj pilgrims from 15 districts and cities in southern East Java.
Dhoho Kediri International Airport has been officially designated as a regular hajj embarkation and debarkation point for the 1448 Hijriah hajj season, or 2027. The designation is set out in Decree of the Minister of Hajj and Umrah of the Republic of Indonesia No. 92 of 2026, issued in Jakarta on Oct. 21, 2026. Dhoho embarkation is projected to serve 9,641 hajj pilgrims from 15 districts and cities in East Java, especially in the southern region. Its service area includes Blitar Regency, Bojonegoro Regency, Jombang Regency, Kediri Regency, Madiun Regency, Magetan Regency, Nganjuk Regency, Ngawi Regency, Pacitan Regency, Ponorogo Regency, Trenggalek Regency, Tulungagung Regency, as well as Blitar City, Kediri City and Madiun City. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has also designated Wisma Surya Kediri as a transit site for pilgrims. Airport operator PT Surya Dhoho Investama is preparing infrastructure, pilgrim movement flow, passenger services and operational simulations with the Kediri Regency Government.