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Indonesia Signals Possible Hajj Cost Increase for 2027

From Tempo · () Indonesian

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  • Indonesia's Minister of Hajj and Umrah hinted at a potential increase in Hajj pilgrimage costs for 2027.
  • Rising costs for avtur, Saudi service tariffs, and a weaker rupiah are cited as reasons for the potential hike.
  • Officials aim to mitigate the burden on pilgrims, despite challenges like flight costs.

Indonesia's Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Mochamad Irfan Yusuf, has indicated a strong possibility that the costs for organizing the Hajj pilgrimage (BPIH) will increase in 2027. While the exact figures remain undisclosed, Yusuf assured that efforts would be made to ensure any increase does not unduly burden Indonesian pilgrims.

There's a high possibility of a hike in Hajj costs, but we will strive to ensure that if there is an increase, it will not burden our pilgrims.

— Mochamad Irfan YusufThe Minister of Hajj and Umrah hinted at potential cost increases for the 2027 Hajj pilgrimage.

The potential rise in costs is attributed to several factors, including escalating avtur (aviation fuel) prices, increased service tariffs set by the Saudi Arabian government, and the depreciation of the Indonesian rupiah against the US dollar. Additionally, the Saudi government has upgraded certain service categories, leading to higher fees.

Discussions regarding the guidelines for determining BPIH and pilgrimage travel costs are scheduled with Commission VIII of the House of Representatives, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah's legislative partner. Marwan Dasopang, Chair of DPR's Commission VIII, acknowledged that avoiding a cost increase is difficult due to the surge in various component prices. He described the situation as a significant challenge that requires collective attention.

The cost of Hajj is likely to increase. This is a challenge that we must collectively address to the Indonesian people.

— Marwan DasopangThe Chair of DPR's Commission VIII commented on the inevitability of rising Hajj costs.

Dasopang highlighted uncontrollable components, such as flight costs, as a major hurdle in maintaining current BPIH levels. He stated that the commission and the ministry will meticulously review all cost components, striving to keep them stable if feasible. The 2026 BPIH was set at Rp87.4 million per pilgrim, a decrease from Rp89.4 million in 2025. This year's BPIH was agreed upon by the government and the DPR in October 2025.

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 to do so.

— Marwan DasopangDasopang outlined the plan to review cost components to mitigate the impact on pilgrims.
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