What is the average cost of performing Umrah in 2026/2027?

On average, a comfortable 10-to-14-day Umrah trip costs between $1,400 and $2,200 (SAR 5,250 – SAR 8,250 / PKR 380,000 – 580,000 / £1,150 – £1,650 / ₹115,000 – ₹180,000 / ৳145,000 – ৳340,000 / RM 6,200 – RM 8,800 / Rp 24.000.000 – Rp 33.000.000) per person for mid-range 4-star comfort, including return flights, hotels in Makkah and Madinah, Haramain train, Saudi visa, and food. Economy quad-sharing trips start from $900–$1,250, while luxury 5-star front-row stays range from $3,000 to $6,500+.

How does the Umrah cost calculator calculate total expenses?

Our algorithm synthesizes origin flight baselines, Makkah and Madinah nightly hotel rates adjusted by distance to the Haram courtyards, seasonal Islamic calendar multipliers, room-sharing capacity discounts, official Haramain train tariffs, daily food tiers, and mandatory visa fees.

What is the difference in cost between Hajj and Umrah?

Umrah is the minor pilgrimage that can be performed at any time of the year and costs between $1,000 and $3,500 on average. Hajj is the major obligatory pilgrimage performed exclusively during the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah with fixed quotas, specialized Mina and Arafat camps, and official packages typically costing between $6,000 and $15,000+ per person.

What are the hidden costs of Umrah that pilgrims should budget for?

Common hidden costs include bank card foreign currency transaction fees (2.5%–4%), Saudi hotel VAT (15%) and municipality fees (2.5%), official airport Zamzam water packaging (SAR 12.50–15), Friday prayer taxi surge fares, laundry services, historical Ziyarah private taxi tours, and excess airline baggage fees.

rituals duaOfficial Reference (Nusuk / MoHU)

Dua for Entering & Leaving Masjid al-Haram & Masjid an-Nabawi: With Transliteration

Reviewed by Islamic Education & Sunnah Verification CommitteePublished: August 19, 2026 • Updated: August 21, 2026 13 min read

Verified 2026/2027 Data• Holy Sanctuaries, Makkah & Madinah

Quick Answer & Key Summary

Upon entering any mosque (including Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi), enter with your right foot and recite the Prophetic mosque entrance dua asking Allah to open the gates of His mercy.

Key Takeaways at a Glance

•Enter the mosque with your right foot reciting: "Bismillah, was-salatu was-salamu 'ala Rasulillah. Allahummaftah li abwaba rahmatik".
•Upon first seeing the Holy Kaaba, make heartfelt personal prayers as duas made upon the first view are answered.
•Exit the mosque with your left foot reciting: "Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik".
•Send peace and blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) when entering and exiting.
•Maintain profound humility, calm speech, and respect for fellow worshippers.

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Origin Country & Travel Season

Published Market Benchmark

Departure CountryCommon route: Karachi / Lahore / Islamabad → Jeddah / Madinah (Direct or Gulf transit)

Travel Period / SeasonModerate weather, steady pilgrim flow, standard baseline pricing.

Travelers & Nights Split

2 Person(s) · 14 Nights

Adults (12+ yr)

Children (2–11 yr)

Infants (<2 yr)

Total Trip Nights14 Nights

3 Nights (Weekend)10 Nights (Standard)14 Nights (2-Week)30 Nights (Extended)

🕋 Makkah Nights

🕌 Madinah Nights

Hotel Preference & Room Allocation

🕋 Makkah Hotel CategoryDistance: 450m – 900m or quick hotel shuttle

🕌 Madinah Hotel CategoryDistance: 300m – 700m (Southern / Western Central Area)

Room Configuration

Number of Rooms Required

(Rec: 1)

Transportation & Airfare

Ground & Intercity Transport300 km/h bullet train between Jeddah Airport, Makkah, and Madinah (2 hours 20 mins intercity). Modern, punctual, comfortable.

Airport Transfers (JED/MED)Makkah ↔ Madinah TransferZiyarah Historical Tours

Airfare Estimate per Adult (SAR)(~$493)

Food, Visa & Safety Contingency

Food & Dining Tier

Visa / Nusuk Fee (SAR/person)

Contingency Reserve Buffer

Estimated Total Budget2 pax · 14 nts

$4,063

≈ 15,235 SAR (1 SAR ≈ 0.267 USD)

Per Person$2,032

Daily Average$290/day

📊Expense Distribution7 Categories

Budget Split100%USD

Itemized Tariff Summary

✈️ Flights$987

🏨 Hotels (9M / 5M)$1,291

🚆 Local Transport & Transfers$237

🍽️ Food & Meals$635

📑 Visa, Insurance & Admin$283

🛍️ Shopping, SIM & Essentials$261

🛡️ Contingency Reserve (10%)$369

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Estimate based on 1 room(s), 2 adult(s), 14 nights during standard. Actual booking rates vary by dates, availability, and foreign transaction fees.

Dua for Entering the Mosque (Right Foot)

<div class="p-4 bg-emerald-50 rounded-2xl border border-emerald-200 space-y-2"> <div class="font-serif text-lg text-emerald-950 text-right"> بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، وَالصَّلاَةُ وَالسَّلاَمُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ، اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ </div> <div class="text-xs text-stone-600 italic"> Bismillahi, was-salatu was-salamu 'ala Rasulillah. Allahummaftah li abwaba rahmatik. </div> <div class="text-xs text-stone-800 font-medium"> "In the name of Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, open for me the gates of Your mercy." </div> </div>

Supplication Upon the First Sight of the Kaaba

When your eyes first behold the Holy Kaaba, praise Allah, raise your hands, and recite:

<div class="p-4 bg-stone-50 rounded-2xl border border-stone-200 space-y-2"> <div class="font-serif text-base text-stone-900 text-right leading-loose"> اللَّهُمَّ زِدْ هَذَا الْبَيْتَ تَشْرِيفًا وَتَعْظِيمًا وَتَكْرِيمًا وَمَهَابَةً، وَزِدْ مَنْ شَرَّفَهُ وَعَظَّمَهُ مِمَّنْ حَجَّهُ أَوِ اعْتَمَرَهُ تَشْرِيفًا وَتَكْرِيمًا وَتَعْظِيمًا وَبِرًّا. </div> <div class="text-xs text-stone-600 italic font-mono"> Allahumma zid hadhal-Bayta tashrifan wa ta'dhiman wa takriman wa mahabah, wa zid man sharrafahu wa 'adh-dhamahu mimman hajjahu awi'tamarahu tashrifan wa takriman wa ta'dhiman wa birra. </div> <div class="text-xs text-stone-800"> "O Allah, increase this House in honor, esteem, respect, and reverence. And increase those who honor and venerate it—from among those who perform Hajj or Umrah—in honor, respect, esteem, and piety." </div> </div>

Frequently Asked Questions

Step out with your left foot and recite: "Bismillah, was-salatu was-salamu 'ala Rasulillah. Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik" (O Allah, I ask You from Your bounty).