Hajj Costs for 2027 Proposed at Rp107 Million, Ministry Cites Rising Expenses

Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs has proposed a Hajj pilgrimage cost of Rp107.34 million per person for 1448 Hijriah (2027), an increase of approximately Rp19.93 million from the 2026 BPIH (Biaya Penyelenggaraan Ibadah Haji).

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Now there is an increase in avtur, then an increase in Hajj services from the Saudi Arabian government. For example, tents, hotel increases, all the variable costs have increased from Saudi Arabia. From our side, for example, avtur has increased, flights automatically increase in cost. So all cost components have increased.

Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah Affairs, Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak, explained that the proposed hike stems from rising costs across nearly all components of the pilgrimage. These include increased prices for aviation fuel (avtur), flight expenses, hotel rates, and services provided by the Saudi Arabian government. "All cost components have increased," Simanjuntak stated, citing global economic uncertainty as a factor.

To mitigate the financial impact on prospective pilgrims, the ministry is proposing a revised financing structure. In 2026, pilgrims covered about 61% of the costs, with the Hajj Fund Management Agency (BPKH) covering 39%. For 2027, the ministry suggests reversing this, with pilgrims paying an estimated Rp42 million (around 40%) and the BPKH covering the remaining Rp62 million (60%) through managed fund benefits.

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We are compiling rational costs for Hajj. So the total BPIH is around Rp107 million. But later, this Rp107 million BPIH will be discussed with the working committee at the DPR.

"We do not want to burden the pilgrims," Simanjuntak emphasized. The proposal will be discussed further with Commission VIII of the House of Representatives (DPR RI) before finalization. The ministry aims for a rational cost calculation while ensuring the pilgrimage remains accessible.

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We do not want to burden the pilgrims. The global economy is currently uncertain. Therefore, we are proposing to the DPR that the composition paid by pilgrims and the benefit value be reversed. We hope Commission VIII of the DPR approves this proposal.