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Umrah Cost From India: INR Cost Breakdown, Direct Flights & Regional Routes (2026/2027)
Reviewed by Indian Subcontinent DeskPublished: August 14, 2026 • Updated: August 18, 2026 17 min read
Verified 2026/2027 Data
Quick Answer & Key Summary
An Umrah trip from India for 14 days generally costs between ₹88,000 and ₹135,000 per person in economy quad sharing, ₹155,000 to ₹230,000 for a comfortable 4-star twin-sharing trip, and ₹420,000 to ₹850,000+ for 5-star front-row Clock Tower luxury.
Key Takeaways at a Glance
- •Direct return flights from Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Calicut, and Kochi cost approximately ₹34,000 to ₹52,000.
- •Indian citizens holding a valid, used US, UK, or Schengen tourist/business visa can obtain a Saudi tourist visa on arrival or apply online (~₹10,800).
- •Quad-sharing (4 pilgrims per room) is the standard cost-saving setup for Indian families, cutting accommodation costs by 45% compared to twin sharing.
- •South Asian mess services and Indian restaurants in Makkah (Ajyad/Misfalah) and Madinah make daily food very economical (₹800–₹1,500/day).
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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.
Itemized 14-Night Umrah Budget from India (Per Person in INR ₹)
Planning a 14-night pilgrimage (8 Nights Makkah + 6 Nights Madinah) from India requires balancing flight choices, room occupancy, and ground transit:
Comparison & Budget Breakdown
4 Columns • 8 RowsReturn Flights (Direct / 1-Stop)
Row 1Economy Tier (Quad Sharing 3★)
₹34,000 – ₹44,000 (IndiGo/Air India Express)
Balanced Comfort (Twin Sharing 4★)
₹45,000 – ₹58,000 (Saudia/Air India)
VIP Luxury (Front-Row 5★)
₹125,000 – ₹260,000 (Business Class)
Saudi Umrah Visa & Medical Insurance
Row 2Economy Tier (Quad Sharing 3★)
₹11,500 – ₹13,500
Balanced Comfort (Twin Sharing 4★)
₹11,500 – ₹13,500
VIP Luxury (Front-Row 5★)
₹11,500 – ₹13,500
Makkah Hotel (8 Nights)
Row 3Economy Tier (Quad Sharing 3★)
₹14,000 – ₹22,000 (Quad in Misfalah/Azizia)
Balanced Comfort (Twin Sharing 4★)
₹42,000 – ₹68,000 (Twin in Ajyad)
VIP Luxury (Front-Row 5★)
₹160,000 – ₹380,000 (5★ Clock Tower)
Madinah Hotel (6 Nights)
Row 4Economy Tier (Quad Sharing 3★)
₹10,500 – ₹17,500 (Quad in Central Area)
Balanced Comfort (Twin Sharing 4★)
₹32,000 – ₹48,000 (Twin in Markazia)
VIP Luxury (Front-Row 5★)
₹120,000 – ₹240,000 (5★ Markazia Shamaliya)
Ground Transit & Haramain Train
Row 5Economy Tier (Quad Sharing 3★)
₹5,500 – ₹8,500 (Bus / Train Economy)
Balanced Comfort (Twin Sharing 4★)
₹9,500 – ₹15,000 (Haramain + Cabs)
VIP Luxury (Front-Row 5★)
₹25,000 – ₹50,000 (Private GMC Yukon)
Daily Food & Subsistence (14 Days)
Row 6Economy Tier (Quad Sharing 3★)
₹12,000 – ₹18,000 (Indian Mess/Cafeterias)
Balanced Comfort (Twin Sharing 4★)
₹22,000 – ₹35,000 (Food Courts)
VIP Luxury (Front-Row 5★)
₹65,000 – ₹125,000 (Hotel Open Buffets)
SIM, Ihram & 10% Cash Buffer
Row 7Economy Tier (Quad Sharing 3★)
₹7,000 – ₹11,000
Balanced Comfort (Twin Sharing 4★)
₹12,000 – ₹18,000
VIP Luxury (Front-Row 5★)
₹30,000 – ₹60,000
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST IN INR
Row 8Economy Tier (Quad Sharing 3★)
₹94,500 – ₹134,500
Balanced Comfort (Twin Sharing 4★)
₹174,000 – ₹255,500
VIP Luxury (Front-Row 5★)
₹536,500 – ₹1,128,500+
| Expense Category | Economy Tier (Quad Sharing 3★) | Balanced Comfort (Twin Sharing 4★) | VIP Luxury (Front-Row 5★) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Flights (Direct / 1-Stop) | ₹34,000 – ₹44,000 (IndiGo/Air India Express) | ₹45,000 – ₹58,000 (Saudia/Air India) | ₹125,000 – ₹260,000 (Business Class) |
| Saudi Umrah Visa & Medical Insurance | ₹11,500 – ₹13,500 | ₹11,500 – ₹13,500 | ₹11,500 – ₹13,500 |
| Makkah Hotel (8 Nights) | ₹14,000 – ₹22,000 (Quad in Misfalah/Azizia) | ₹42,000 – ₹68,000 (Twin in Ajyad) | ₹160,000 – ₹380,000 (5★ Clock Tower) |
| Madinah Hotel (6 Nights) | ₹10,500 – ₹17,500 (Quad in Central Area) | ₹32,000 – ₹48,000 (Twin in Markazia) | ₹120,000 – ₹240,000 (5★ Markazia Shamaliya) |
| Ground Transit & Haramain Train | ₹5,500 – ₹8,500 (Bus / Train Economy) | ₹9,500 – ₹15,000 (Haramain + Cabs) | ₹25,000 – ₹50,000 (Private GMC Yukon) |
| Daily Food & Subsistence (14 Days) | ₹12,000 – ₹18,000 (Indian Mess/Cafeterias) | ₹22,000 – ₹35,000 (Food Courts) | ₹65,000 – ₹125,000 (Hotel Open Buffets) |
| SIM, Ihram & 10% Cash Buffer | ₹7,000 – ₹11,000 | ₹12,000 – ₹18,000 | ₹30,000 – ₹60,000 |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED COST IN INR | ₹94,500 – ₹134,500 | ₹174,000 – ₹255,500 | ₹536,500 – ₹1,128,500+ |
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Major Indian Departure Hubs & Direct Flight Routes
Over 200 weekly flights connect Indian metropolitan hubs with Jeddah (JED) and Madinah (MED):
- 1Western & Southern Hubs (Shortest Flight Times, 4.5–5 Hours):
- •Mumbai (BOM): Highest frequency with non-stop flights on Saudia, IndiGo, Air India, and Vistara.
- •Kozhikode / Calicut (CCJ) & Kochi (COK): High demand from Kerala with non-stop operations by Air India Express and Saudia.
- •Hyderabad (HYD) & Bengaluru (BLR): Excellent direct connectivity to both Jeddah and Madinah.
- •Chennai (MAA): Direct and seamless 1-stop options via Gulf carriers.
- 1Northern & Eastern Hubs (5–6 Hours):
- •New Delhi (DEL): Multiple daily wide-body flights directly into King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA).
- •Lucknow (LKO) & Ahmedabad (AMD): Direct flights catering to regional pilgrims.
- •Kolkata (CCU): Economical 1-stop routes via Air Arabia (Sharjah), Gulf Air (Bahrain), and FlyDubai.
When landing in Jeddah with the intention of performing Umrah immediately, ensure you enter Ihram before crossing the aerial Yalamlam or Qarn al-Manazil Miqat. Check our Smart Umrah Packing List for Ihram garment recommendations.
Visa Regulations for Indian Passport Holders: Umrah Visa vs. Tourist eVisa
Indian pilgrims have two primary pathways for entering Saudi Arabia:
- •1. Standard Umrah Visa: Processed through authorized Ministry of Hajj & Umrah travel agencies across India. Valid for 90 days across all Saudi cities. Requires passport validity of at least 6 months and biometric registration via the Saudi Visa Bio app.
- •2. Saudi Tourist Visa on Arrival / eVisa (For US/UK/Schengen Visa Holders): If you possess a valid, previously used tourist or business visa from the United States, United Kingdom, or any European Schengen member state (or permanent residency in the US/UK/EU), you can obtain an instant 1-year multiple entry tourist visa directly at the port of entry or online via visa.visitsaudi.com for ~SAR 480 (₹10,800).
To plan your intra-city transit from Jeddah Airport to Makkah in just 54 minutes, read our detailed Haramain High-Speed Train & Transport Guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Direct non-stop flights operate from Mumbai (BOM), Delhi (DEL), Hyderabad (HYD), Bengaluru (BLR), Chennai (MAA), Kozhikode/Calicut (CCJ), Kochi (COK), Ahmedabad (AMD), and Lucknow (LKO) via Saudia, IndiGo, Air India Express, and Flynas.