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Umrah Package Cost from Egypt 2026 | Cairo Flights, Bus & Ferry Guide
Reviewed by International Pricing & Regional Route Analysis TeamPublished: August 19, 2026 • Updated: August 21, 2026 15 min read
Verified 2026/2027 Data
Quick Answer & Key Summary
An average 10-to-14-day Umrah trip from Egypt costs between 55,000 EGP and 95,000 EGP ($1,100–$1,900 USD) for air travel with 3-to-4 star accommodations, with economical land/ferry transit packages starting from 38,000 EGP.
Key Takeaways at a Glance
- •Short flight time of under 2 hours from Cairo, Alexandria, Sohag, and Luxor to Jeddah/Madinah.
- •EgyptAir, Saudia, Flynas, Flyadeal, Nile Air, and Air Cairo operate dozens of daily non-stop flights.
- •Red Sea ferry routes operate from Safaga to Yanbu and Duba for budget group transport.
- •Egyptian pilgrims traveling via travel agencies register through the official Egyptian Umrah Gateway (Bawaba).
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Published Market BenchmarkOrigin Country & Travel Season
Common route: Karachi / Lahore / Islamabad → Jeddah / Madinah (Direct or Gulf transit)
Moderate weather, steady pilgrim flow, standard baseline pricing.
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2 Person(s) · 14 NightsTravelers & Nights Split
Adults (12+ yr)
2
Children (2–11 yr)
0
Infants (<2 yr)
0
Total Trip Nights14 Nights
3 Nights (Weekend)10 Nights (Standard)14 Nights (2-Week)30 Nights (Extended)
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Hotel Preference & Room Allocation
Distance: 450m – 900m or quick hotel shuttle
Distance: 300m – 700m (Southern / Western Central Area)
(Rec: 1)
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Transportation & Airfare
300 km/h bullet train between Jeddah Airport, Makkah, and Madinah (2 hours 20 mins intercity). Modern, punctual, comfortable.
(~$493)
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Food, Visa & Safety Contingency
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
Calculation Transparency
Estimate based on 1 room(s), 2 adult(s), 14 nights during standard. Actual booking rates vary by dates, availability, and foreign transaction fees.
Transport Routes & Price Breakdown from Egypt
1. Air Travel (Cairo / Alexandria → Jeddah / Madinah)
- •Airlines: EgyptAir, Saudia, Air Cairo, Nesma, Flyadeal, Flynas.
- •Flight Time: 1 hour 45 minutes.
- •Average Fare: 12,000 – 22,000 EGP (~SAR 950–1,600).
2. Land & Red Sea Ferry Routes
Economical overland coaches cross the Red Sea via fast ferries from Nuweiba/Safaga to Aqaba/Yanbu, popular for student and budget group tours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Egyptians holding a valid US, UK, or Schengen visa or transit tickets on Saudia/Flynas can perform Umrah with electronic transit/tourist visas.