Singapore 2027 Haj packages: 37 options, lower ceiling

By Tom Whitfield

Singapore’s 2027 Haj packages top out at $21,199, nearly 30% below the $29,895 ceiling for 2026. On Thursday, Nov. 5, the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) said 10 authorised travel agents would offer 37 approved packages to 900 prospective pilgrims, up from nine agents and 25 packages in 2026.

How much do the packages cost?

In Singapore dollars, the packages carry these prices:

• $13,864 to $21,199 across double, triple and quad occupancy.
• Stays of 18, 23, 25 or 28 days.
• Average prices of $16,734 for quad occupancy, $17,231 for triple occupancy and $18,094 for double occupancy.

The 2026 floor was $14,190, so the lowest package price fell only 2.3%. The average double-occupancy price declined by $1,060, or 5.5%, from $19,154 to $18,094. MUIS provides no 2026 triple- or quad-occupancy averages, limiting comparisons beyond double occupancy.

MUIS’s up-to-30% description applies to the ceiling, not a 30% cut to the average price or every package.

What changes for pilgrims and agents?

The new 18-day option, the shortest available, addresses family, work and personal commitments that can make a longer absence difficult. MUIS said: “This offers greater flexibility for pilgrims to fulfil their religious obligation while balancing their personal responsibilities and circumstances, making haj more accessible to a wider segment of the community.”

For travel sellers, the rise from 25 to 37 packages expands the approved sales catalogue, but one additional authorised agent and a pool of 900 prospective pilgrims sharpen price competition. The announcement gives no allocation, commission or booking forecasts, so it does not show which agencies will gain revenue or whether lower prices will increase total sales.

What do the package prices cover?

The quoted prices include accommodation, essential on-ground Mashaer services and medical services in the Holy Lands, provided by the Singapore Pilgrims’ Affairs Office (SPAO). They exclude direct airfare on Saudia Airlines and Emergency Medical Assistance (EMA) coverage arranged by the Association of Muslim Travel Agents Singapore (AMTAS).

Checks across airlines indicate that a typical economy-class fare costs about $3,300 before applicable taxes, while EMA coverage costs $295. A pilgrim obtaining both would face roughly $3,595 before taxes on top of the package price. MUIS recommends additional insurance for pre-existing medical conditions and other circumstances outside EMA coverage.

MUIS and AMTAS have agreed to accommodate pilgrims across all packages in designated common hotels in Madinah, Makkah and Jeddah. The council says the arrangement helps manage costs and coordinate across the three cities, while the common-hotel rule narrows lodging differences that agents can use to distinguish packages.

When must pilgrims complete the mandatory process?

MUIS remains the gatekeeper for Singapore’s official Haj arrangements: only its 10 authorised agents may sell the 37 approved packages.

MUIS will issue offer letters to the 900 prospective pilgrims. Starting Nov. 16, selected pilgrims will receive SMS and email notifications. Recipients must log in to the MyHajSG portal, retrieve their offer letter, buy an approved package from an authorised agent and complete mandatory procedures by Nov. 30.

MUIS also warns prospective pilgrims not to engage unauthorised individuals or agents offering Haj packages or related services. It states: “Government officials will never ask for anyone to disclose personal banking details or ask for transfers of monies.” Only purchases through MUIS-authorised agents qualify for Singapore’s official Haj arrangements, concentrating distribution within the approved network.

For travel sellers, Nov. 30 is the next measurable checkpoint: the mandatory deadline will show how many of the 900 prospective pilgrims convert into bookings across the expanded 37-package catalogue.