Umrah Cost Breakdown: What Are You Actually Paying For?

When you see an Umrah package advertised at PKR 150,000 or PKR 500,000, what are you actually paying for? This guide breaks down every component of an Umrah package from Pakistan, so you know exactly where your money goes and can make informed decisions.

Umrah Package Cost Components

1. Flights (40-50% of total cost)

• Sialkot to Jeddah (PIA/Saudia): PKR 45,000-70,000 round-trip
• Lahore to Jeddah (PIA/Saudia/Saudia): PKR 50,000-75,000 round-trip
• Islamabad to Jeddah: PKR 55,000-80,000 round-trip
• Karachi to Jeddah: PKR 45,000-65,000 round-trip
• Peak season (Ramadan, school holidays): prices double
• Off-season (November-February): cheapest fares

2. Visa and Insurance (5-8% of total cost)

• Umrah visa: SAR 200-300 (PKR 15,000-22,000) including mandatory insurance
• Saudi eVisa: SAR 480 (PKR 36,000) including insurance
• Meningitis vaccination: PKR 2,000-4,000 (if not already done)

3. Hotels (25-35% of total cost)

• Makkah 3-star (shuttle to Haram): PKR 4,000-8,000 per night
• Makkah 4-star (walking distance): PKR 12,000-25,000 per night
• Makkah 5-star (Clock Tower, 0m): PKR 30,000-80,000 per night
• Madinah hotels: 20-30% cheaper than equivalent Makkah hotels
• Shared rooms (quad sharing) reduce per-person cost by 40-50%

4. Transport (5-10% of total cost)

• Airport transfers (Jeddah to Makkah): SAR 50-150 (PKR 4,000-11,000)
• Makkah to Madinah transport: SAR 100-300 (PKR 8,000-22,000)
• Haramain Bullet Train: SAR 50-150 per person
• Ziyarat tour (Makkah): SAR 50-100 per person
• Ziyarat tour (Madinah): SAR 50-100 per person

5. Food (5-10% of total cost)

• Hotel buffet breakfast: Often included in package
• Buffet dinner: SAR 30-80 per person (PKR 2,300-6,000)
• Local restaurants: SAR 15-30 per meal (PKR 1,100-2,300)
• Fast food (KFC, AlBaik): SAR 15-25 per meal

6. Other Costs (3-5% of total cost)

• Ihram clothing: PKR 1,500-3,000 (or buy in Makkah)
• Zamzam water container: SAR 10-20 (PKR 800-1,500)
• Gifts/souvenirs: Variable (set a budget)
• Nusuk permit: Free (but arranging it through an agent may cost PKR 2,000-5,000)
• Tips for guides/drivers: SAR 50-100 total

Example: 10-Day Economy Package Breakdown (PKR 150,000-180,000)

• Flights (round-trip): PKR 55,000
• Visa + insurance: PKR 18,000
• Hotels (shared quad, 3-star, 9 nights): PKR 45,000
• Transport (airport, intercity, Ziyarat): PKR 15,000
• Food (breakfasts + some dinners): PKR 12,000
• Agent service + coordination: PKR 10,000
• Total: ~PKR 155,000

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