Hajj Packages 2027

Hajj Packages from Canada

Hajj packages from Canada are booked through Nusuk Hajj, the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah's official platform at hajj.nusuk.sa. Qiblatain is an authorised Hajj and Umrah Agency in Canada helping Canadian pilgrims to perform Hajj every year. We have helped over 1000 pilgrims to perform their sacred journey with booking their Hajj from Nusuk App and also we handle the flights, visa, hotels in Makkah, transport, Mina Tent everything. For Hajj 2027, expect to budget roughly $14,000 to $20,000 CAD per person once flights are included. Qiblatain helps you register, choose the right package, and get your flights and ground support sorted.

Every year we get the same phone call. Someone has saved for a decade, they're ready to go, and they want to hand us a deposit for Hajj. We have to explain that it doesn't work that way anymore. And that anyone who does take their deposit for a Hajj package outside Nusuk is taking a risk with their money.

Qiblatain Canada is here to help Canadian pilgrims to book Umrah through Nusuk platform without facing any problem.

How Hajj booking works from Canada?

Saudi Arabia gives every country a set number of Hajj spots each year. Canada gets its share.

Canada is what's called a Nusuk-serviced country. That means there's no federal Hajj committee here, and no government waiting list. Unlike Indonesia or Pakistan, where people wait decades for a turn, Canadians book directly with Saudi Arabia on a first-come, first-served basis.

The rules changed in 2023. Before that, Canadian agencies held Hajj quota and sold packages. Now every booking goes through the Ministry's own platform. You create your profile, the packages appear, you pay Saudi Arabia directly, and your Hajj visa is issued through the same system.

What Hajj costs from Canada in 2027?

Here's a realistic budget. These are 2026-season figures, and 2027 pricing usually lands within about 10% of the year before.

A few things that surprise people:

Room occupancy changes the price more than hotel stars do: A quad room versus a double can swing your package by three or four thousand dollars. Same hotel, same food, same everything else.
Nusuk prices are set in Saudi riyals: Your final cost in Canadian dollars moves with the exchange rate on the day you pay. A bad week for the loonie can add several hundred dollars.

Flights are usually not in the package: Some Nusuk listings include air, most from Canada don't. Check the listing carefully before you assume.

Shifting or non-shifting: which one is right for you?

This is the choice that decides both your comfort and a big chunk of your bill.

Shifting packages move you between hotels during the busiest days of Hajj. You'll normally be further from the Haram during the peak period, and you may change rooms once or twice. It's more walking and more disruption, but it's the cheaper route — often by three to five thousand dollars. If you're young, fit, and travelling on a tight budget, it's a sensible trade.

Non-shifting packages keep you in one hotel the whole time. You unpack once. You're generally closer to the Haram, and you don't lose half a day moving your luggage during the most demanding week of your life. It costs more, and for older pilgrims or anyone with mobility issues, it's usually money well spent.

Our honest advice: if you're over 60, travelling with young children, or have any heart, knee, or breathing problems, don't try to save money here. Hajj is physically hard. Twenty thousand steps a day is normal. Pay for the shorter walk.

You can compare the full range on our Shifting Hajj Packages and Non-shifting Hajj Packages pages.

How to book Hajj from Canada: step by step

1. Create your Nusuk Hajj profile early: Go to hajj.nusuk.sa. Do this months before packages open, not the week of.
2. Watch out: the Nusuk app on your phone is not the same thing as the Nusuk Hajj website. The app is for Umrah permits and Rawdah bookings. It will not register you for Hajj. People lose a whole season to this mistake.
3. Get your documents and photo right: Your passport needs at least six months' validity past your travel date. Your photo has to meet Saudi specs — white background, clear face, correct dimensions. Rejected photos are the number one reason profiles aren't approved in time. Fix this in January, not May.
4. Load your Nusuk e-wallet before packages go live: You fund the wallet by bank transfer to a personal IBAN number the system gives you. From a Canadian bank, that transfer can take several business days. This is where people get burned. Packages are typically announced only 10 to 14 days before booking opens, and the good ones sell out in hours. If your money is still in transit, you miss your spot. Fund the wallet first, pick the package second.
5. Shortlist your packages: When listings appear, save two or three favourites, not one. Your first choice may be gone by the time you check out. Compare on room occupancy, Mina tent zone, and hotel distance — not just the star rating.
6. Buy, then book flights: Never book flights before your Hajj package is confirmed and paid. If your package falls through, you're stuck with a non-refundable ticket.
7. Sort your vaccinations and travel insurance: Saudi Arabia requires proof of meningococcal ACWY vaccination for all pilgrims. Get it from your doctor or a travel clinic well in advance — some clinics need two weeks' notice, and requirements can change season to season, so confirm the current list before you travel.

Before Hajj: consider going for Umrah first

Most Muslims Qiblatain Canada send to Hajj have done Umrah at least once. There's a reason for that.

Umrah is shorter, far cheaper, and much less crowded. You learn the layout of the Haram, you practise tawaf and sa'i without two million people around you, and you find out how your body handles the heat and the walking. Pilgrims who've done Umrah first arrive at Hajj calmer and better prepared.

If you're planning Hajj for 2027, an Umrah Package from Canada this winter or in Ramadan is one of the best preparations you can make.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Hajj cost from Canada?

Budget $14,000 to $20,000 CAD per person all-in for 2027. The Nusuk ground package is $8,000 to $25,000 depending on hotel, room occupancy and whether it's shifting or non-shifting. Flights from Canada add roughly $2,000 to $3,500.

When does Hajj 2027 registration open?

Nusuk profiles can usually be created any time. Packages for the season are typically released about 10 to 14 days before booking opens, and they sell quickly. Hajj 2027 falls around mid-May, confirmed by moon sighting. Have your profile approved and your wallet funded by early spring.

Is there a Hajj waiting list in Canada?

No. Canada has no government waiting list. Booking is first-come, first-served through Nusuk each season.

What's the difference between shifting and non-shifting Hajj packages?

Shifting packages move you between hotels during the peak Hajj days, usually further from the Haram, and cost less. Non-shifting packages keep you in one hotel the whole trip, generally closer to the Haram, and cost more.

Are flights included in Nusuk Hajj packages?

Usually not for Canadian pilgrims. Most Nusuk listings cover ground services only — hotels, meals, Mina and Arafat camps, and transport inside Saudi Arabia. Check each listing and budget for airfare separately.

Can I perform Hajj on a tourist or Umrah visa?

No. Hajj requires a Hajj permit issued through Nusuk. Performing Hajj without one carries fines and deportation.

What happens if I need to cancel?

Nusuk applies a processing fee of about 2.3% plus VAT on withdrawals from your wallet. Once your Hajj permit has been issued, cancelling close to the season can cost around 10% of the package value. Terms change each year, so read the cancellation policy on your specific listing before you pay.

Do women need a mahram to perform Hajj?

Saudi rules on this have changed in recent seasons. Confirm the current requirement on Nusuk or call us before you plan a trip.