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Home » DIY Umrah: How to Get from Jeddah to Makkah & Medinah for Umrah

DIY Umrah: How to Get from Jeddah to Makkah & Medinah for Umrah

19/01/2019 //  by Muslim Travel Girl//  89 Comments

Umrah- How To Get From Jeddah To Makkah & Medinah For Umrah

I get a lot of questions about how to get from Jeddah to Makkah to Medina for Umrah.

I was very lucky to have an awesome friend who provided me with a driver for my Umrah, so I was driven to Makkah and Medina by car, which I must say was great as it made everything so much easier. May God bless them for kindness and generosity.

I know however that many people will not have this benefit and they will have to rely on other means for their journey from Jeddah to Makkah and Medinah for Umrah. So here is the best guide you will need to read when going from Jeddah to Makkah for your Umrah. If you want to know more about my best way to get to Medinah check the post at the end of the article.

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Taxi

The best and easiest way to get from Jeddah to Makkah is by getting a taxi from the airport. You will have to negotiate the price with the driver but the average that all of my clients and friends pay is about $40 or 350SAR for a taxi. Mekkah is only 50-60 minutes from Jeddah depending on traffic. If you arrive late in the evening like us then there is much less traffic.

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Uber & Careem

How to travelf or Umrah from Jeddah to Makkah

You can also order an Uber service since they are available in Jeddah and they will drive you to Mekkah. Although it will cost you a little extra you will have the choice of following the route and more security that comes with Uber. You can read more about Uber and how to use them here.

If you haven’t signed up to Uber before you can try them out and receive £10 for your next journey

Also, Careem is the local version of Uber and it offers the option for rides even within the cities of Makkah and Medina. So if you want to go for example to Masjid Kuba you can take a ride with Careem rather than negotiating with a taxi outside your hotel. This definitely makes it more affordable and easy for the pilgrims.

If this is your first time you can use my link and receive a discount on your journey.

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Private company

There are also private companies that you can rent a driver and a car for a day or even a week if you need. These prices vary but you can find someone from as little as £100 for two days. You will have to negotiate with them and arrange prices and always make sure you have copies of correspondence and prices with you.

Another option will be to actually have a car arranged by the hotel to pick you up from the airport and drop you directly to the hotel. This costs considerably more than actually getting a taxi yourself or even an Uber since each hotel has different prices. You can check for the transportation options with your respective hotel.

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Medinah

If you are planning on visiting Medina while you are there you have a couple of options. You can fly in directly to Medinah airport from your country and then drive to Mekkah. This is a great option and it can be done in reverse as well. It saves you considerable time since Medinah is approximately 5 hours drive from Makkah or Jeddah Or take the new highspeed train.

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The new highspeed Train

Earlier this year Saudi announced that the so anticipated highspeed train will be starting to operate. Well, it has, and after a few months, the reviews are good. This is a great way to travel from Makkah to Medinah as the train takes approximately 3 hours. It is much safer than driving or taking a car and much faster and more comfortable. 

Currently, the train doesn’t operate at full speed which should be around 300km/hr but rather at 200km/hr. Still, it is a very good alternative and I am happy it is working fine. 

You can book tickets online for this train here on their website, which is in English. Prices for one way per person are 150 SAR / £32 pp. The ticket is higher than other modes of transport to Medinah especially for families as it does add up if you want a return ticket. 

To read more about the train and service read our article here.

My best advice will be to take a one-way route from Makkah to Medinah and then an open jaw flight as I have discussed in this article here. 

 

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Flights

You can also book a flight from Jeddah to Medina for about £60 return which is not a bad choice if it costs more to book your flights directly to Medina with another airline. Just remember that you will have to collect your luggage and re-check yourself if you are flying directly after landing.

The best way to find the cheapest flights to Medinah is by using Skyscanner as it shows you the options you have for the whole month or even the cheapest month.

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VIP Coach

The cheapest and more convenient option for those who have first visited Makkah is to use the VIP SAPTCO coaches and travel in comfort to Medinah. SAPTCO is owned by the Saudi government and it stands for Saudi Arabian Public Transport Company. It provides a great and cheap way of travelling between the two Holy cities.

Prices for the tickets cost approximately £35 return and they are well worth it.

You have a nice comfortable chair and free refreshments provided on the journey. Just make sure you book the VIP service and not the regular coach.

You can buy your tickets from Mekkah coach station, make sure you go to the normal station and not the VIP stand since it is not manned, a few days prior to your travel. This service is comfortable and the drivers are careful and they arrive on time which is always a bonus in Saudi.

You can also now, book your service on the SAPTCO website. Tickets can be book about two weeks in advance. This is great if you are going in a busy period and you want to make sure have a seat.

SAPTCO website is here

 

Muslim Travel Girl Transportation Mekkah to Medina SAPTCO VIP

Muslim Travel Girl Transportation Mekkah to Medina SAPTCO VIP

 

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Locals told me to never take a taxi from Makkah to Medina as it is not safe on the motorway due to many drivers speeding. I would also recommend the same to you.

I would also suggest for you not to rent a car and drive since that choice seems to me even more dangerous. The road signs are OK however the driving style is more of a freestyle and especially if you come from a country that drives with rules you will find it frustrating at the least.

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Signtseeing in Medinah

Recently there has been introduced a sightseeing bus in Medinah which you can take to visit the 12 historical places of the Holy city. I really like the idea of these busses because they are an easy and convenient way to explore a city.

We used them in New York and I will happily use them next time I am in Medinah as well. You can always leave the bus, explore at your own time and then wait for the next bus to take you to the next destination. Simple!

Here is the link for the website, the bus runs every day all year around with bus frequency of 30min and each ticket costs £17 per person.

Your other option if you want to visit some of the historic sites in Makkah and Medinah during your Umrah you can negotiate a price with a taxi driver. We did the same in Medinah and it was pretty reasonable.

We visited Masjid Kubah, Mount Uhud etc. Though we did have an interesting occurrence when the driver decided to change the negotiated price in the middle of the tour. If this happens to you don’t agree to a different price stick to what it was originally negotiated. Our driver decided he wanted to increase the price from 150 SAR to 400SAR! That didn’t work very well for him. 😉

So I would rather go with the tour bus than having to deal with that on Umrah. I guess introducing the tour bus it is a lesson for taxi drivers too.

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Comments

  1. Junaida

    01/03/2020 at 10:59 AM

    When we are here in Al-qassim, what should we do to go to Madinah for ziyara and then to Makkah to do Umrah? Please reply.

    Reply
    • Muslim Travel Girl

      17/03/2020 at 7:30 AM

      I don’t understand the question sorry

      Reply
  2. Sidd

    17/02/2020 at 2:02 AM

    Salaam,

    This guide is so helpful. I am planning to go for Umrah Insha Allah in March.
    The only information I could not find is average lunch and dinner cost at a local restaurant near Haram.
    I have booked hotel with Breakfast.

    Regards,
    Sidd

    Reply
    • Muslim Travel Girl

      21/02/2020 at 3:17 PM

      Average costs depend on where you want to eat but they are take aways and in the malls food court for about £5-£10 per person.

      Reply
  3. Zain Yamani

    14/02/2020 at 6:07 AM

    Assalamu Alaikum,
    Can anyone recommend a good taxi or shuttle company to go from Jeddah Airport to a hotel in Medinah? It needs to fit 6-7 passengers. It seems that Careem only gives the option of 6 passengers on local rides but not between cities. Please correct me if I’m wrong.

    Jazakum Allah Khairan.

    Reply
    • Muslim Travel Girl

      22/02/2020 at 2:10 PM

      How about the train? Or the timings are not working for you?

      Reply
  4. Jasmin Noor

    13/02/2020 at 1:50 PM

    A.S Can you help in finding a source that can arrange the transportation for my transfers from hotel to Makkah and Madinah and then back to hotel because my current travel agent is going to charge 350 GBP for this that is too much I think. If you know a reliable source plz refer that for my Umrah in Easter holidays.

    Reply
    • Muslim Travel Girl

      22/02/2020 at 5:42 PM

      Just use the train? If not SAPTCO bus or there are many taxis available in Makkah to take you to Medinah and you negotiate with them. I think it was like £50

      Reply
  5. Ghulam Rasool

    05/02/2020 at 9:04 PM

    I cannot seem to book a Saptco Bus ticket. I am able to get to the payment stage and then it gives only one option of payment and that is through ‘Sadad’ and although i do not know what this is, once i select it it says, ‘Generic exception’ or something to that effect.

    I am worried that if i wait to purchase tickets when i am there, i may have trouble getting a seat as i am sure they would be sold out?

    Any advice?

    Reply
    • Muslim Travel Girl

      07/02/2020 at 3:27 PM

      Sadly you can’t do much if the page doesn’t work. normally it does. have you considered the train ? if the hours work for you it is a good option and faster

      Reply
  6. Khuzaimi Bin Shaari

    18/12/2019 at 12:17 AM

    Salam,
    The Sapco bus service from Medina will stop at miqat onway to Makkah?
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Muslim Travel Girl

      23/12/2019 at 8:26 AM

      Yes

      Reply
  7. Hassan

    17/12/2019 at 1:34 AM

    anyone know how much is a fare for taxi ride from Jeddah to Madina if you are landing after midnight?

    Reply
    • Muslim Travel Girl

      17/12/2019 at 4:08 AM

      I would personally book a hotel in Jeddah and then take the train. The price is around 350SAR frm Mekkah so I expect similar.

      Reply
  8. Arshad Mahmood

    01/12/2019 at 5:39 AM

    Please do not use satco link to book your seats in satco bus. My two credit card had been charged and I got the notification that bank has rejected the payment. Not sure if it is a scam but it is not worth to book online and then get no confirmation.

    Reply
    • Muslim Travel Girl

      02/12/2019 at 7:39 AM

      Please email them and check with your bank. This can be an error on their page, the link is genuine and the official one

      Reply
      • Umme Ibrahim

        31/12/2019 at 7:48 AM

        I had a similar issue where my bank told me it had gone through but the website said it hadn’t. I contacted SAPTCO and they said only one payment has been taken and gave me the confirmation over the phone. I also got 40% off during the promotional offer as well so worth it.

  9. sara

    21/11/2019 at 1:53 PM

    Salaam sister.
    I am planning to go for umrah by myself(female)
    I have gotten my evisa. gotten the vaccination done.
    do you have a post with a checklist of what all i need.
    i am just afraid of being denied entry.

    Reply
    • Muslim Travel Girl

      25/11/2019 at 8:43 AM

      You need tickets and hotel, there is not much else as you have everything.

      Reply
  10. Sadia

    13/11/2019 at 4:39 PM

    Salam,
    We are planning to perform Umrah with our 4 and 1 year old and 1 elderly mother. Can you please suggest if it is better to get transportation when we get there or should we include transportation while getting our travel tickets? Also can you suggest the food options, what will be economical with 2 kids?? What is the approx fare of taxi from airport to Makkah and madina to airport and also from madina to makkah.?

    JazakAllah,

    Reply
    • Muslim Travel Girl

      14/11/2019 at 4:50 AM

      Salams the options are above on cost. You can also check out Ultimate DIY Guide Some hotels have kitchen but you can eat in the hotel, room service or just from the food court. With regards to transport, I would say since you have small kids just book it in advance so you know they will be waiting for you.

      Reply
  11. M Hoque

    21/10/2019 at 10:39 AM

    Salam Sister,

    Thanks for your beautiful explanation and helpful post. Just wondering if you can assist me on my plan below, I am planning to go Umrah in Feb’20 during the school holiday week with my wife and two children (6 & 1 yr) for a max of 5-6 night ( due to school). We wish to pray a Jumma prayer at makkah during our stay.

    Just wondering what would be best ?

    1. Should we go to Makkah and perform Umrah and then to Medina ( but worrying about Ehraam as it would not be easy to wear Ehraam at London Heathrow) ?
    2. or should we go to Medina first and then to Makkah ( so that I change for Ehraam at Meekat )?
    3. Is it a good idea to plan this visit by my self as this will be our fist time there and have no clue what could go wrong especially with young childrens ?
    4. Do you know if we are allowed to take baby pram at Mesjid-e-Nawabi or at Makkah (Kaba) ?

    Lastly did you came to know any agent who is honest and really good for Umrah Hajj arrangements ? I find most of them are only thinking of scamming the customers 🙁

    Jazakallah
    M Hoque

    Reply
    • Muslim Travel Girl

      22/10/2019 at 1:44 PM

      Your best option is to go medina then take the train to makkah. It will be faster and you dont have to worry about ihram. You cant take pram inside the masjid only in courtyard. You also dont need an agent for the Visa or umrah user or DIY umrah guide and book yourself it’s cheaper.

      Reply
    • Muhammad Raza Sheikh

      10/12/2019 at 9:28 PM

      I just came back from Ummrah with my wife and 15month old daughter. Pram/baby stroller is allowed both in masjid un-nabvi and the kaaba. We did our full umrah with our daughter in the pram.

      Ideally you should go to Madinah and then Makkah. But I had changed into my Ehram in london as I was going to Makkah first and it was fine.

      As far as arrangements are concerned, if you are eligible for the e-visa you can plan this trip yourself. I did it and saved almost $1000.00 Book your hotels on Booking.Com. You can get an uber from the airport to your hotel or hire a local taxi. The standard rate from Jeddah Airport to Makkah is 150 Riyal. Madinah to Makkah (and vice versa) is 300 riyal. Madinah to Jeddah Airport is 300 Riyal.

      Reply
      • Belall

        09/01/2020 at 11:10 AM

        I am also planning for March umrah for Miraj. I am planning 5 nights Makkah and 5 nights Madinah. We will be 6 people.
        After umrah, we would go for ziarat in Makkah and Madinah like those who do in groups. I was wondering should i book a taxi for each ziarat place or i should book taxi for 1-2 days and do ziarat. what the best way and cheap way.

        Anyone going in March between 14 and 24. We can plan further and book a big van for ziarat for those who are in.

  12. Ayesha Qayyum

    13/10/2019 at 3:23 PM

    Salam
    Could you please tell me about the rush hours timings in Makkah and Madina so that we could plan our road journey accordingly.
    Many thanks
    Ayesha.

    Reply
    • Muslim Travel Girl

      21/10/2019 at 6:43 AM

      every prayer time

      Reply
  13. Fathima Sayed

    03/10/2019 at 6:54 PM

    Slmz, please advise the best way to go from Madinah to Jeddah
    My return flight is on Emirates from Jeddah

    Reply
    • Muslim Travel Girl

      05/10/2019 at 12:18 PM

      the train and then a taxi to airport or a flight

      Reply
  14. Aisha

    16/09/2019 at 6:50 PM

    Salaams sistaishaer can you tell me please if it’s possible to travel by flight from Madinah airport to Jeddah Abdul Aziz international airport? As I am being told that the flights from Madinah to Jeddah always go to a different Jeddah airport ?

    Reply
    • Muslim Travel Girl

      16/09/2019 at 8:41 PM

      yes you can, there is a different terminal which is internal and not international

      Reply
      • Aisha

        18/09/2019 at 5:35 PM

        Jazakhallah Khair
        Can you advise me please, if we do fly to Jeddah and then we get our return flight back it can’t be that difficult right?
        We just take our luggage and check in to another terminal?
        Have you done this before? Jazakhallah Khair in advance

      • Muslim Travel Girl

        19/09/2019 at 11:17 AM

        I haven’t done it personally but I have known people who do. why don’t you consider the train it might be easier and less time travel than waiting in lounge etc.

  15. Alia

    13/09/2019 at 6:45 PM

    Assalamualaikum.
    We intend to go umrah on this October in Makkah without entering Madinah.. Is it possible and our umrah will be accepted if we just tawaf and sai in Masjidil Haram Makkah..?

    And next year I will go Madinah only. Do we still need a umrah visa for that?

    Thanks in Advance, wassalamualaikum

    Reply
    • Muslim Travel Girl

      14/09/2019 at 2:28 PM

      Salams, You can go for Umrah to Makkah as this is where Umrah is done. You don’t have to go Medina for your Umrah to be accepted. If you want to go next year you will need Umrah visa again.

      Reply
      • A

        26/01/2020 at 5:56 PM

        Assalamualaikum, can we do umrah on e-tourist visa on 23june 2020, isn’t the hajj season start or will they stop us to entering makkah? Please advice me. Jazakallah

      • Muslim Travel Girl

        28/01/2020 at 7:44 PM

        You are allowed to do Umrah but not Hajj. So if you plan Umrah you should be ok. However note this will be the first year so not sure how it will work with checks and all. We will find out when it comes I guess.

  16. nafeesa. saiyed

    07/09/2019 at 7:15 AM

    my husband and myself are planning on doing umrah .we will in sha allah arrive in jeddah on 26th october2019and return on 17th november 2019.we would like to spend eid e milad in madina sharif. can u suggest the best itinery as also ease of travelling.

    Reply
    • Muslim Travel Girl

      08/09/2019 at 1:04 PM

      Salams please have a look at our sample itineraries here. However note you want to spend more than the 14 days allowed also don’t book anything until the new rules.

      Reply
      • Khurram

        12/02/2020 at 9:54 AM

        Salaam alaikum sister,

        I am arriving around 3am on a Thursday morning in Jeddah. Then after two weeks again on a Thursday morning I am due to fly back around the same.

        Although I am permanent UK resident, and had booked flights with a Kuwaiti airline before I knew I was eligible for visa on arrival if had booked with a Saudi airline. Now I am sorting my Umrah visa with your recommended Prince Visa service.

        Question; Does Thursday flying in and then again Thursday flying out class within 14 days allowed period?

        JazakAllah khair

      • Muslim Travel Girl

        12/02/2020 at 10:42 AM

        Yes, you are ok with this option. You are staying for 14 days. If you are permanent residence in the UK but a holder of different passport sadly you weren’t able to get visa on arrival or tourist visa. So good for getting an Umrah visa – i hope you asked for your discount from prince visa

  17. Sa

    07/08/2019 at 10:15 AM

    Salam Alikum,

    I am hoping to travel in November 4th,2019 from Canada. I do not speak Arabic how difficult will it be with language barrier? Can I buy SIM card at the airport?

    Reply
    • Muslim Travel Girl

      13/08/2019 at 2:27 PM

      Salams it is not difficult everyone speaks English. We bought our sims from Makkah and it was very easy. If you use Uber you can log in and then get your SIM In Makkah when you are more relaxed. Don’t worry inshaAllah and enjoy your Umrah.

      Reply
  18. Amirul

    10/06/2019 at 2:07 PM

    Assalam u alaikum
    Is necessary to have same Airlines from madina or jeddah our we can select any other Airlines
    For example:-
    I am travelling from India to Jeddah whit Jet Airways and I am returning from Air India

    Reply
    • Muslim Travel Girl

      11/06/2019 at 9:04 PM

      No, you can have diff airlines you need to show the ticket if asked.

      Reply
  19. Lan

    16/05/2019 at 12:52 PM

    Salam aleikom
    I am a ladies, and I will go next week on umra with my friend only. As we are ladies which most secured transportation do you recommend for us. Chokran

    Reply
    • Muslim Travel Girl

      17/05/2019 at 5:31 PM

      You cannot go for Umrah on your own. If you do the above guide of transport are safe and secure for you

      Reply
  20. BZ Othman

    08/05/2019 at 1:43 AM

    Salam
    1. I will arrive Madina airport on 23 May . How can I go to the hotel?
    2. Can I take speed train from Madnh to Mecca on 25 May?
    3. Will speedv train stop at Zulhulaifah for meeqat?
    4. Wht do u suggest?
    Tq Sis
    5. Wht cheap hotel do you suggest to stay in Medina? For two . Me n hubby. ( because it is Ramadan. No food needed. Bed only. )

    Reply
    • Muslim Travel Girl

      08/05/2019 at 11:41 AM

      You can take a taxi as it’s an easier option. The train doesn’t stop you will need to wear ihram. For hotels try and look on the DIY Umrah guide for the cheap budget options i suggest.

      Reply
  21. Hussnain Zulfiqar

    22/04/2019 at 10:23 AM

    Salam.
    In respect of transportation would you recommend hiring a car ? So you can drive and go where you want to go.

    Reply
    • Muslim Travel Girl

      23/04/2019 at 7:39 AM

      You cannot hire a car when on Umrah. Please check this post

      Reply
  22. funadiq

    08/04/2019 at 7:49 AM

    Is there any travel agents in Glasgow that can provide the Umrah visa only You intend to fly from Madinah to Jeddah, then by road to Makkah.

    Reply
    • Muslim Travel Girl

      08/04/2019 at 8:35 AM

      If you don’t find an agent in Scotland, Prince visa will issue an Umrah visa alone.

      Reply
  23. Farhana

    31/03/2019 at 2:51 PM

    Assalamualaikum sister, I made an online booking for a cab. But I’m quite worried if it is a scam. How can I check if that taxi provider is a valid/authorized one?

    Reply
    • Muslim Travel Girl

      31/03/2019 at 3:34 PM

      Salams Farhana, I am very sorry to hear, I am not sure how you can check this. Are there any reviews of the company?

      Reply
  24. Jawaid

    08/10/2018 at 9:08 PM

    Assalamu Alai Kum,
    Insha Allah, I am arriving Jeddah on Dec 22nd/18 to perform Umrah with my family ( 5 passengers). Staying 1 night in Makkah and 1 night in Madinah.
    I will need a ride from Jeddah to Makkah on Dec 22nd, Makkah to Madinah on Dec 23rd and Madinah to Jeddah on Dec 24th.
    What is your recommendation for this travel plan?
    Jazak Allah Khair

    Reply
    • Muslim Travel Girl

      11/10/2018 at 9:42 AM

      Why trying to overtire yourself with such a speed Umrah. Driving only to medina and back is like 10 hrs of travel. I would take more days

      Reply
    • Farheen

      16/11/2018 at 3:16 AM

      I’m also arriving Makkah on Dec 22 (with 5 faimly members) inshaAllah.. 4 days in makkah thn 6 days in madina thn again 4 days in Makkah..inshaAllah..

      Reply
  25. Haroon

    03/02/2018 at 8:27 PM

    Assalamu alaikum. Does the normal saptco buses have toilets. JazakAllah

    Reply
    • Muslim Travel Girl

      04/02/2018 at 8:24 AM

      I am not sure sorry

      Reply
    • Canadian

      03/07/2019 at 5:31 AM

      Yes they do

      Reply
  26. Nur

    04/07/2017 at 2:54 PM

    Assalamualaikum,

    I am planning to travel to Medinah to visit a few touristic and historical places with a girlfriend of mine. As we both are muslims ladies, may I know if it is required to have a mahram to travel with us or it is alright to travel just two of us around Medinah?

    Thank you for reading.
    Regards,
    Nur

    Reply
    • Muslim Travel Girl

      10/07/2017 at 8:12 AM

      You cannot visit Makkah or Medina without a mahram.

      Reply
  27. Faeza ghani

    16/02/2017 at 9:47 PM

    Assalamoalaikum,
    Would you kindly update us about the new train service and how traveling between Jeddah airport and Maccah would be. I want to travel there with my mother and 18 year old son IA in April. We would only be there for a short while for Umrah. Therefore it would be very helpful if we could get as much info as possible for the trip.
    Thank you.

    Reply
    • Muslim Travel Girl

      26/02/2017 at 8:58 PM

      Salams Faeza,

      There is no train service you will have to take a taxi from the airport to take you to Makkah. You can look up my guide for this inshaAllah on transportation. The train is not ready yet.

      Reply
  28. Ridwan

    29/01/2017 at 5:36 PM

    I read following policy:
    ===
    Identification

    Customer traveling to Saudi Arabia for Hajj or Umrah cannot rent a car.
    Customers wanting to rent a car must have either a Business, Commercial or Visitors visa; or be a Saudi National, Resident, or a Citizen of the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries.
    Without this type of Visa or citizenship you will be unable to enter the country and you will be unable to rent. Note: Under Saudi law, women are not allowed to drive.

    A Passport is required.
    ===

    Do you have information about rent car company that can be used for Umrah?

    Thank you

    -Ridwan

    Reply
    • Muslim Travel Girl

      30/01/2017 at 6:26 AM

      I think the policy is clear, you cannot really rent a car. Which I do agree with. Driving in Saudi is crazy and having pilgrims to drive there will make it even worse. So Sadly nothing can be done.

      Reply
  29. Arshad Mahmood

    23/09/2016 at 3:41 AM

    assalam o alaikum
    is there a saptco coach service from jeddah airport to Makkah ?
    are these coaches wheelchair friendly?

    Reply
    • Muslim Travel Girl

      26/09/2016 at 10:12 AM

      They are a standard coach service, so it will be the same anywhere else. You can put the wheelchair in the bottom I assume if the person can get through the stairs.

      Reply
  30. Ismail

    18/07/2016 at 2:01 PM

    On my recent umra trip(Ramadaan 2016) I used the VIP Bus service from Makkah to Madina and I used the normal Saptco bus service from Madinah to Makkah because the VIP service was fully booked on Eids day.
    The Bus service leaves from the Makkah bus station which is not very far from the Anjum Hotel in Makkah. If you have big luggage it is best to take a taxi to bus station. Ask the taxi driver to drop you at Jarwal Saptco Station. The bus drops you off at the Crowne Plaza hotel which is very close to the Haram in Madinah. There is also a SAPTCO office next to the hotel where you can book bus tickets. VIP bus service is excellent. Refreshements are given and there is a toilet inside.The space is awesome.

    The normal Bus Service leaves from Madinah Bus Station(About 2km) from Haram.
    The VIP bus service leaves from Crowne Plaza hotel.The normal bus service is also good. No refreshments though. It was comfortable and air conditioning was also good. The bus stops at Meeqat at Dhul Hulaifah.

    I hope this helps you.

    Reply
    • azizan

      27/08/2016 at 6:27 PM

      Dear En Ismail,

      May i know, from Haj terminal Jeddah, what is the nearest bus station for VIP service to Madinah? How many seater Coach for VIP service?

      I am planning my umrah with my mum on feb 2017? TQ

      Reply
      • Muslim Travel Girl

        27/08/2016 at 8:39 PM

        Only coaches enter the Hajj terminal. There is no direct coach to Medina, you will have to go to Jeddah coach station to take a coach. If you arrive on the normal airport which in Feb is more likely, you can take a taxi there or first visit Makkah

  31. Khadija

    01/06/2016 at 1:46 PM

    Great advice and article as always.
    Thank you

    Reply
    • Muslim Travel Girl

      02/06/2016 at 3:02 PM

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  32. Ismail

    01/06/2016 at 11:05 AM

    Salams.

    Great post.

    I know the SAPTCO bus station is a little far from the Haram in Makkah.
    How far is it? What will a taxi cost to the Bus Station?

    I noticed it is now possible to book a bus ticket online. 120 riyals from Makkah to Medina VIP and 65 riyal Normal. This is a really good price in comfort.
    https://www.saptco.com.sa/TripReservation/Search.aspx

    Reply
    • Muslim Travel Girl

      02/06/2016 at 3:03 PM

      Awesome thanks for this

      Reply
  33. Ali Khalid

    28/01/2016 at 11:26 PM

    I am planning to visit Makkah late February this year with my family for Umrah. What is the best cheap way to travel to Medinah after my Umrah and at what times.

    Reply
    • Muslim Travel Girl

      01/02/2016 at 12:27 PM

      Salams Ali,

      I have a transportation guide for Umrah on the right side of the blog page. Or here https://muslimtravelgirl.com/umrah-transportation-guide/
      You will find everything there

      Reply
  34. Sofiah

    13/01/2016 at 12:55 PM

    Assalamualaykum dear sister.

    I am so proud of you being a muslim lady who is bold enough to travel Free ‘N’ Ez in the land of saudi arabia coz as far as I know, it is dangerous for ladies to walk around without mahram and even with mahram, the arab men can acts naughty as I have encountered both in Madinah and Makkah during umrah. And further to add, in Saudi it is mandated that no female driver allowed. Anyway, its nice to read your blog. Please blog more on umrah and other countries with Halal hotel provider ☺

    Reply
    • mohammad iqbal

      18/03/2016 at 6:08 AM

      is it safe to travel with family during Umrah

      Reply
      • Muslim Travel Girl

        18/03/2016 at 10:29 AM

        Yes it is safe and many families do this for Umrah from jeddah to Makkah or Medinah.

  35. AMEEN ANSARI

    06/01/2016 at 12:25 AM

    Assalamu Alaikum. I am planning for my umrah on Jan -2016. I will be arriving at madina. Then I need to drive from madina to makkah with Ihram. Do you know where is the meeqat for ihram when travelling from madina to makkah. Does SAPTCO stop at meeqat ?

    Reply
    • Muslim Travel Girl

      06/01/2016 at 12:46 AM

      Walikum Salam Ameen, The SAPTCO bus stops at the meeqat as many pilgrims use this service. I believe it stops for meeqat at the Dhu’l-Hulayfah (Masjid-u-Shajarah), this has shower facility for wudhu but it can be crowded. You might want to wear your ihram from the hotel.

      Reply
      • Zainab

        13/01/2016 at 9:14 PM

        Yes that is correct. We used this service and it stopped for 15minutes at the meeqat. Majority who were travelling for umrah were already in ihram and some others were travelling for other purposes. For us the bus was relatively empty and very comfortable, we used a VIP saptco service though

      • Muslim Travel Girl

        13/01/2016 at 9:16 PM

        Excellent I am glad it worked out. Thank you Zainab 🙂

  36. Reyaan Salie

    08/11/2015 at 8:19 AM

    As salaamu alaykum wa ragmatullaahie wa barakaatu

    Dear MTG

    Tip.
    When leaving Madina for Makka. Always try and leave, immediately after Fajr or after Asr. In order that you arrive in Makka when the roads are not congested. Should you arrive during a waqt, be prepared for a long walk with luggage to your hotel or the Haram. Or long sit in the taxi and an irritated driver.

    Always remember that your labayk is your connection with Allah during those testing times.

    Reply
    • Muslim Travel Girl

      08/11/2015 at 1:43 PM

      Excellent tips 🙂 Thank you so sharing and I hope others benefit too inshaAllah.

      Reply
  37. Khalil

    06/07/2015 at 8:49 AM

    Assalamelaykum, questions

    1. How to get to Saptco station in Jeddah from Jeddah Airport.
    2. Where is the exact drop off location in Mecca and Medina. It is near to Al Haram?

    Thanks.

    Reply
  38. Zaitun bt. Zainuddin

    24/06/2015 at 2:14 AM

    Dear Muslim TravelGirl.A salute to you for a much awaited and needed DIV Umrah. It is the general opinion that only Umrah agents can facilitate Umrah, especially if one is woman. You have proven that a lady/ ladies can plan own itinerary quite safely,tho much preparation ( viz. bookings for hotel,tours,etc)needs to be done beforehand. I think a brave lady before her 50’s can handle solo Umrah. I would not recommend for senior citizens who may panic during an emergency. ( You didn’t state your age tho)Anyway,thank you v much for a helpful DIY Umrah!

    Reply

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