Umrah cost from Istanbul: $674–$2,250 per person

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An honest, fully computed estimate for a complete Umrah from Istanbul: flights to Jeddah, visa, Mecca and Medina hotels in three tiers, food and transport. The range above spans a 7-night budget trip to a 14-night luxury one outside Ramadan; the typical 10-night mid-range trip is $1,004 per person.

All figures are comparable estimates, not quotes; flight prices change daily.

FX: SAR figures use the official 3.75 SAR/USD peg — pegged rate · Approximate FX rates — as of September 2026

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Nights in Makkah

Nights in Madinah

Tier

Tiers reflect spend level, not distance from the Haram — filter by distance when you search hotels below.

Off-season pricing. In Ramadan every item except the visa is multiplied by ×1.6.

Estimated total for 2 travelers

7,530 SAR

≈ $1,004 per person

SAR converted at the pegged rate (3.75 SAR/USD) · Approximate FX rates — as of September 2026 — All figures are comparable estimates, not quotes; flight prices change daily.

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Return flights (est.)1,219 SAR
Umrah visa (est.)525 SAR
Hotels (6 M / 4 Md)1,380 SAR
Food330 SAR
Local transport49 SAR
Arrival transfers263 SAR
Not included: ihram clothing and expenses, the Nusuk permit for praying in the Haram (issued via Nusuk), and emergency costs.

Umrah flights from Istanbul

Umrah hotels — 6 nights Mecca, 4 Medina

Cost breakdown for a 10-night trip (6 Mecca / 4 Medina)

Per person in USD. Mecca and Medina prices come from a local-currency (SAR) price base converted at the official 3.75 SAR/USD peg.

Per-person Umrah cost breakdown for a 10-night trip by tier.
Item	Budget	Mid-range	Luxury
Return flights (est.)	$325	$325	$325
Umrah visa (est.)	$140	$140	$140
Mecca hotel (6 nights)	$96	$240	$640
Medina hotel (4 nights)	$53	$128	$373
Food	$37	$88	$203
Local transport (Mecca + Medina)	$13	$13	$13
Arrival transfers (airport → Mecca → Medina) $40–$100	$70	$70	$70
Total (before Ramadan)	$734	$1,004	$1,764
In Ramadan (×1.6)	$1,090	$1,522	$2,738

The flight figure is distance-based only — compare live prices before booking. Visa: Estimate for the Umrah visa via the NusukUmrah platform — fees and requirements change, and exemptions vary by nationality. Verify with official sources before booking.

Getting there from Istanbul

Direct flights from Istanbul to Jeddah (~4h), with direct flights to Medina also available.

2,388 km IST → JED

Before you book

Turkish agencies run all-inclusive Umrah programs covering flights, hotels and transfers, which can undercut booking separately.

By trip length

7 nights

4 M / 3 Md

Budget$674
Mid-range$861
Luxury$1,392

In Ramadan from $994

10 nights

6 M / 4 Md

Budget$734
Mid-range$1,004
Luxury$1,764

In Ramadan from $1,090

14 nights

8 M / 6 Md

Budget$813
Mid-range$1,189
Luxury$2,250

In Ramadan from $1,217

Frequently asked questions

How much does Umrah from Istanbul cost?

From about $674 per person (7 nights, budget tier) to about $2,250 (14 nights, luxury tier) outside Ramadan. The most common scenario — 10 nights, mid-range — is ≈$1,004 per person, rising to ≈$1,522 during Ramadan.

What is the cheapest way to do Umrah from Istanbul?

The 7-night budget tier (4 Mecca / 3 Medina nights): ≈$325 for return flights (distance-based estimate — compare live prices), ≈$140 visa, ≈$104 hotels, ≈$26 food and ≈$79 transport — ≈$674 per person in total.

How much more does Umrah cost in Ramadan?

We apply an estimated ×1.6 multiplier to flights, hotels, food and transport (the visa is excluded): a 7-night budget trip rises from ≈$674 to ≈$994 per person, and a 10-night mid-range trip from ≈$1,004 to ≈$1,522.

How many nights are enough for Umrah?

7 nights comfortably cover the rituals (4 Mecca / 3 Medina) at ≈$861 mid-range, 10 nights give ≈$1,004 with more time for visits, while 14 nights (≈$1,189) suit those combining Umrah with a relaxed stay in Medina.