🕋✨ The Last 10 Nights in Makkah — Lailatul Qadr Journey 2026 (Personal Travel Guide)

Experience the Most Sacred Nights of Ramadan — Without Paying Premium Package Prices

📝 Important Note & Disclaimer

⚠️ This Last 10 Nights in Makkah: Lailatul Qadr Journey 2026 is not an official Umrah package.
I am not a licensed travel agent, and I do not sell or arrange Umrah travel.

This blog is a personal sharing and planning guide — based on my own research, comparison, and travel experience.
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🌿 Thank you for your trust and support!

🌙 Why This Journey Matters

Every year, thousands of Muslims dream of spending the last 10 nights of Ramadan in Makkah, seeking Lailatul Qadr — the Night of Power:

“Better than a thousand months.”
Surah Al-Qadr Ayat 3 (97:3 Quran)

The atmosphere in Makkah during these final nights is unlike anywhere else.
Prayers overflow into the streets, the Kaabah glows under the night sky, and hearts overflow with du’a and peace.

With thoughtful planning, you can experience this sacred time without the high price tags of premium group tours.

All it takes is early preparation, smart bookings, and and share accommodation with friends or family.

📅 Tentative Dates (Ramadan 2026)

According to Gulf News (UAE) estimates:

• 🌙 Expected Ramadan Begins: February 17, 2026
• 🌅 Expected Eid al-Fitr: March 19, 2026

Hence, the last 10 nights of Ramadan are expected to fall between March 9–18, 2026.

✨ This plan starts in the early part of Ramadan — allowing you to perform your Ziyarah and Umrah peacefully in Madinah and Makkah before the last 10 nights, then remain in Makkah for Lailatul Qadr.

✈️ Flights — Smart Saver via Trip.com

After comparing multiple airlines and routes, here’s one of the best-value combinations (as of November 2025):

💰 Total Return Fare: RM2,702 (Economy, direct flight)
🧳 Includes 7kg cabin + 23kg checked baggage
🍴 In-flight meals provided

Alternate: Air Arabia / AirAsia (transit) — from RM2,543.
However, direct flights with  Saudia offers the best balance between comfort and timing.

💡 Pro Tip: Compare flexible dates via Trip.com Multicity Search — a 1–2 day adjustment can save up to RM500.

🌿 Madinah (6–8 Mar) — The City of Peace

Your journey begins in Madinah Al-Munawwarah, the radiant city of the Prophet ﷺ.

Arrive at Jeddah (06:20 AM), then board the NWBus to Madinah — about 6 hours, with rest stops and free Wi-Fi.

Once there, check into your hotel and spend two days in tranquility — offering salawat at Masjid Nabawi, visiting Raudhah Al-Sharifah, and preparing your heart for Makkah.

💡 Tip: Download the Nusuk App to book Raudhah and Umrah permits for free. (Available on Google Play Store, Apple App Store or AppGallery)

🕌 Recommended Hotels in Madinah (6–8 Mar, 2 nights)

💡 Tip: A Quad room (4 pax) brings the cost down to around RM150–200 per person per night, ideal for friends or families.

For this guide’s estimate, we used Hayah Plaza Hotel — RM977 total (including tax) or RM244 per person for 2 nights.

Rates are based on availability at the time of writing.

🕋 Makkah (8–19 Mar, 11 nights): The Final 10 Nights

Depart Madinah after Fajr on 8 March, stopping at Bir Ali (Miqat) to make niyyah for Umrah.
Whether you travel by bus or Haramain High-Speed Train or NWBus — you’ll reach Makkah by Asar — just in time for your first Umrah.

From there, the rhythm of Makkah takes over — tawaf, qiyam, dhikr, and du’a flow through the final nights of Ramadan.

🏨 Where to Stay in Makkah

Hotel prices in Ramadan — especially the last 10 nights — can double or even triple or more, so booking early (3–4 months ahead) is crucial.

💡 Budget Strategy:
Hotels slightly farther (10–15 mins by shuttle) can cut your cost by more than half.
Shared shuttles, scooters, and taxis run 24/7.

Most hotels near Haram are fully booked by late January — those available can exceed RM7,000/night.

For this budget guide, we used Emaar Elite Hotel — RM12,620 (incl. tax) or RM3,155 per person for 11 nights (Quad sharing).

Rates are based on availability at the time of writing.

🌌 The Last 10 Nights — When Makkah Never Sleeps

From the 21st night onward, Makkah transforms.
Masjid Al-Haram remains alive through the night — Taraweeh blending into Tahajjud, and pilgrims reciting Qur’an under the glow of the Kaabah.

“Whoever stands (in prayer) on the Night of Qadr with faith and hope of reward, all his past sins will be forgiven.”
— Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Sahih Bukhari)

The final three nights —Between the 27th and 29th nights, the sense of Lailatul Qadr grows profound — a silence that speaks only to hearts awake in du’a.

💰 Estimated Budget (Per Person, Quad Sharing)

🗓️ Sample Schedule Summary

🌙 Reflections

This journey isn’t about luxury — it’s about presence.
Being in Makkah during the most powerful nights of the year is a gift beyond words.

With early preparation, trusted friends, and Allah’s invitation, you can experience the Last 10 Nights in Makkah — comfortably under RM8,000.

🤍 May Allah invite us again and again to His House, and grant us Lailatul Qadr with forgiven hearts.

📌 Helpful Links
🔗 Compare Flights on Trip.com
🔗 Find Hotels in Madinah and Makkah on Trip.com
🔗 Check Saudi Visa Requirements
🔗 Haramain Train Booking Portal