Indonesia Eyes Potential Hajj Cost Increase for 2027 Amid Rising Expenses

The cost of organizing the Hajj pilgrimage in Indonesia may rise in 2027, according to Minister of Hajj and Umrah Mochamad Irfan Yusuf. While the exact amount of the increase has not yet been determined, the minister acknowledged the likelihood of higher expenses.

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There is a high probability of an increase, but we will strive to ensure that if there is an increase, it does not burden our pilgrims.

"There is a high probability of an increase, but we will strive to ensure that if there is an increase, it does not burden our pilgrims," Irfan stated at the Pondok Gede Hajj Dormitory in Jakarta. He explained that the potential hike is driven by rising components of the Hajj operational costs. These include increased aviation fuel prices, service charges set by the Saudi Arabian government, and the weakening of the Indonesian rupiah against the US dollar. Additionally, Saudi Arabia has upgraded certain service categories, further contributing to the cost.

Discussions regarding the Hajj cost guidelines and pilgrim fees for 2027 are scheduled between the government and Commission VIII of the House of Representatives, which oversees the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. Marwan Dasopang, the chairman of Commission VIII, confirmed the difficulty in avoiding cost increases due to escalating prices of various components. "The cost of Hajj will likely increase. This is a challenge that must be addressed together with the Indonesian people," Marwan said.

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The cost of Hajj will likely increase. This is a challenge that must be addressed together with the Indonesian people.

He noted that uncontrollable costs, such as flight prices, pose a significant challenge to maintaining current Hajj fees. "Commission VIII, along with the Ministry of Hajj, will review all cost components. If it is still possible to maintain them, we will certainly strive for that," Marwan added. For 2026, the Hajj operational cost was set at Rp 87.4 million per pilgrim, a decrease of Rp 2 million from the 2025 cost of Rp 89.4 million.

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Commission VIII, along with the Ministry of Hajj, will review all cost components. If it is still possible to maintain them, we will certainly strive for that.