Completed your visit to Masjid an-Nabawi and ready for Umrah? Our private Madinah to Makkah taxi includes what matters most on this route — a proper stop at Miqat Dhul Hulayfah for Ihram, prayer breaks on request, and a fixed price from SAR 450 confirmed before you travel. Trusted since 2021 by over 1,000 pilgrims. Book on WhatsApp in under a minute.
The distance from Madinah to Makkah is approximately 420-450 kilometers via Highway 15, with a private taxi journey taking 4 to 5 hours including your Miqat stop.
Your driver picks you up from your hotel in Central Madinah — near Masjid an-Nabawi — and drops you directly at your Makkah hotel in Ajyad, Aziziyah, Clock Tower, or Kudai, ready for your Umrah.
Quick Facts:
Detail
Info
Distance
~420-450 km
Travel Time
4-5 hours (including Miqat stop)
Route
Highway 15
Miqat Stop
Dhul Hulayfah (Abyar Ali) — included
Pickup
Any Madinah hotel
Drop-off
Any Makkah hotel or the Haram area
This is the most important difference between traveling Madinah to Makkah versus the reverse direction: pilgrims intending Umrah must enter the state of Ihram before crossing the Miqat boundary.
For travelers leaving Madinah, that Miqat is Dhul Hulayfah — known locally as Abyar Ali — located just outside Madinah, about 20 minutes into your journey. It is the Miqat designated by the Prophet ﷺ for the people of Madinah and those traveling from it.
How we handle it:
If you’re visiting Makkah without performing Umrah, simply tell us and the journey runs direct.
A private taxi from Madinah to Makkah costs between SAR 450 and SAR 900 with Israh VIP Transport, depending on your vehicle — with the Miqat stop always included at no extra charge.
Spec
Passengers
Up to 4
Price
450
Spec
Passengers
Up to 7
Price
550
Spec
Passengers
Up to 11
Price
650 (confirm)
Spec
Passengers
6-7
Price
900
Spec
Passengers
15-20
Price
1,100 (confirm)
Traveling onward to Jeddah Airport after Makkah? We offer a combined Madinah → Makkah + Jeddah Airport transfer — the same fixed pricing covers your onward journey. Ask on WhatsApp when booking.
Unlike airport taxi stands where prices change based on demand, our fares stay fixed. But it helps to understand what typically affects taxi pricing on this route:
During Ramadan, many pilgrims time departure after Asr to arrive for late-night worship in Makkah. Whatever your plan, our service runs 24/7 — tell us your preferred arrival time and we’ll recommend the departure.
Leaving Madinah usually means extra baggage — Ajwa dates, prayer mats, gifts from the Madinah markets. All of it travels free with us:
Train passengers must be in Ihram before departure — meaning ghusl and preparation at the hotel, then managing luggage and station transfers in Ihram garments. Bus stops at the Miqat are shared and brief. A private taxi is the only option where the Miqat stop happens on your schedule — with time for ghusl at the mosque facilities, unhurried niyyah, and two rakaat in peace. For most pilgrims heading to Umrah, this single difference decides the choice.
Tip: Book Madinah → Makkah + Jeddah Airport as one package and your whole remaining itinerary is covered in a single WhatsApp conversation.
From the Prophet’s city to the House of Allah — travel with a service that understands what this journey means. Fixed price, unhurried Miqat stop, and a driver who waits. Message us on WhatsApp now.