Miqat Locations and Taxis for Ihram
Every road into Makkah passes a Miqat, where pilgrims enter Ihram. Our drivers know each one and stop for as long as you need, on every Umrah and Hajj transfer.
The five Miqat stations
| Miqat | For pilgrims coming from | Nearest city | To Masjid al-Haram |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhul Hulayfah (Abyar Ali)ذو الحليفة (أبيار علي) | pilgrims travelling from Madinah to Makkah, and everyone arriving from the north through Madinah | Madinah, 13 km | 429 km · 4 h 45 min |
| Qarn al-Manazil (As-Sail al-Kabir)قرن المنازل (السيل الكبير) | pilgrims coming from Najd and the east, including Riyadh, Qassim and the Eastern Province, and drivers from Taif on the As-Sail road | Taif, 48 km | 84 km · 1 h 5 min |
| Wadi Muharramوادي محرم | pilgrims leaving Taif for Makkah on the Al-Hada mountain road | Taif, 14 km | 75 km · 1 h 5 min |
| Al-Juhfaالجحفة | pilgrims coming down the Red Sea coast from Tabuk, Yanbu, Umluj and Al-Wajh | Rabigh, 23 km | 198 km · 2 h 15 min |
| Yalamlam (As-Sa'diyyah)يلملم (السعدية) | pilgrims coming from the south, including Jazan, Sabya, Al Qunfudhah and Al Lith | Al Lith, 74 km | 133 km · 1 h 40 min |
Road distances from each Miqat mosque, calculated on OpenStreetMap.
Umrah taxi from your city
Fixed fares to Makkah, with a stop at the Miqat on your road for Ihram.
- From JeddahSAR 170
- From MadinahSAR 770
- From TaifSAR 160
- From RiyadhSAR 1,500
- From DammamSAR 2,170
- From Al KhobarSAR 2,200
- From JubailSAR 2,250
- From Al Ahsa (Hofuf)SAR 2,030
- From KhafjiSAR 2,490
- From Hafar Al BatinSAR 1,980
- From Al KharjSAR 1,620
- From Al Majma'ahSAR 1,470
- From Al ZulfiSAR 1,730
- From BuraydahSAR 1,600
- From UnaizahSAR 1,580
- From Ar RassSAR 1,510
- From Ha'ilSAR 1,480
- From Al UlaSAR 1,320
- From KhaybarSAR 1,040
- From YanbuSAR 670
- From RabighSAR 370
- From UmlujSAR 920
- From Al WajhSAR 1,210
- From DubaSAR 1,470
- From TabukSAR 1,790
- From NEOMSAR 1,680
- From SakakaSAR 2,140
- From ArarSAR 2,400
- From AbhaSAR 1,080
- From Khamis MushaitSAR 1,130
- From Al BahahSAR 520
- From BishaSAR 680
- From NajranSAR 1,490
- From Wadi Al DawasirSAR 1,160
- From JazanSAR 1,210
- From SabyaSAR 1,150
- From Al QunfudhahSAR 610
- From Al LithSAR 350
Miqat FAQ
What is a Miqat?
A Miqat is a station on the way to Makkah where pilgrims coming for Umrah or Hajj enter the state of Ihram. Each road into Makkah has one, set by the Prophet ﷺ.
Which Miqat do I use?
The one on your road: Dhul Hulayfah from Madinah, Qarn al-Manazil or Wadi Muharram from Taif and Riyadh, Al-Juhfa from the north-west coast, and Yalamlam from the south. Ask a scholar if you are unsure about your own case.
Do I need a Miqat if I live in Jeddah or Makkah?
Jeddah and Makkah are inside the Miqat boundary. Residents usually enter Ihram at home for Umrah; in Makkah many go to Masjid Aisha (Al-Tan'eem). Ask a scholar about your own case.
Does the driver stop at the Miqat?
Yes. Every trip to Makkah from outside the Miqat includes the stop at no extra cost; the driver waits while you bathe, change and pray.
Book your Umrah transfer
The Miqat stop is included in every fare to Makkah.