Egyptair, the country's flag carrier, will return 59,150 Egyptians from Saudi Arabia after performing minor pilgrimage during the holy fasting month of Ramadan.

The company is expected to operate 268 flights from Tuesday, adding 223 flights to be operated from Jeddah and 65 flights from Al Madina Al Monauara.

The company takes all required measures to facilitate the pilgrims' return, said head of EgyptAir Holding Company Sameh el Hefny.