How to Plan a 5-Day Umrah Itinerary (Step-by-Step Guide)

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Ibnu Khidhir

9/23/20252 min read

A simple, practical, and time-efficient Umrah plan for first-timers

Planning a short Umrah trip can feel overwhelming, especially if you only have 5 days. But with the right strategy, you can complete your worship comfortably while still having time to explore Makkah and Madinah with ease.

This step-by-step guide breaks down everything you need to know — from Ihram to Tawaf Wida’, plus tips that save time, money, and energy.

Why 5 Days Is Enough for Umrah

Even though many pilgrims stay 10–14 days, a short 5-day Umrah trip is possible because:

Umrah rituals themselves only require a few hours.
The cities (Makkah–Madinah) are well connected by fast trains and highways.
Hotels near the Haram make movement easier.
Guided transportation is widely available.

Step-by-Step 5-Day Umrah Itinerary

DAY 1: Arrival in Jeddah or Madinah → Travel to Makkah → Perform Umrah

1. Enter Ihram

If landing in Jeddah, wear Ihram in the airplane before Miqat.
If landing in Madinah, you may wear Ihram from your hotel and take Miqat from Dhul Hulaifah (Bir Ali).

2. Travel to Makkah

Jeddah → Makkah: 1–1.5 hours
Madinah → Makkah (Haramain Train): 2 hours

3. Perform Umrah

Your Umrah sequence:

Tawaf (7 rounds)
Sa’i (Safa ↔ Marwah, 7 rounds)
Tahallul (cut hair; men shave or trim, women cut small part)

Estimated total time: 2–4 hours
Pro Tip: Do Tawaf at night to avoid crowds.

4. Rest and Hydrate

After completing Umrah, sleep early and prepare for worship the next day.

DAY 2: Full Day in Makkah (Ibadah + Optional Ziyarah)

Morning & Afternoon

Spend time inside Masjid al-Haram.
Read Qur’an, pray in jamaah, drink Zamzam.

Optional Ziyarah in Makkah

You may visit:

Jabal Nur (Gua Hira)
Jabal Thur
Jabal Rahmah (Arafah)
Mina & Muzdalifah
Hudaibiyah Mosque

Pro Tip: Use authorized taxi or travel agency for ziyarah.

Night

Perform extra Tawaf Sunnah (Tawaf Nafl) for added reward.

DAY 3: Travel to Madinah + Visit Masjid Nabawi

1. Travel to Madinah

Haramain High-Speed Train: fastest & most comfortable.
2 hours only.

2. Check-In and Rest

3. First Visit to Masjid Nabawi

Pray in congregation.
Walk around the mosque complex.
Visit the Prophet’s Rawdah (if you have a Nusuk app appointment).

Rawdah Tip: Best slots are often late night or early morning.

DAY 4: Madinah Ziyarah + Worship in Masjid Nabawi

Morning Ziyarah

Visit major historical sites:

Jabal Uhud
Masjid Quba (1 prayer = reward of one Umrah)
Masjid Qiblatain
Khandak (Battle of the Trench) sites

Afternoon

Free worship time inside Masjid Nabawi.

Evening

Shopping for dates, sajadah, gifts around the mosque.
Light night worship (Qiyam) inside the mosque.

DAY 5: Final Worship + Departure

Morning

Final prayer in Masjid Nabawi.
Make du’a and small Rawdah visit (if schedule allowed earlier).

Travel to Airport

Madinah Airport (MED)
Or travel back to Jeddah Airport (JED) if your flight departs from there.

End of Journey — Return Home with a Pure Heart

Sample 5-Day Umrah Schedule (Quick View)

Day Activities 1 Land → Ihram → Makkah → Umrah 2 Ibadah in Masjid al-Haram + Optional Makkah Ziyarah 3 Travel to Madinah → First Visit to Masjid Nabawi 4 Madinah Ziyarah → Ibadah 5 Final Prayers → Return Home

Tips for First-Time 5-Day Umrah Travelers

✔ Choose a hotel near the Haram

Reduces walking time and fatigue.

✔ Book Rawdah appointment early

Use the Nusuk App.

✔ Stay hydrated

Climate can be very dry.

✔ Use trains when possible

Especially Makkah ↔ Madinah.

✔ Travel light

Pack Ihram, comfortable clothing, small bag.

Extra: What to Bring for a Short Umrah Trip

Ihram set
Waist pouch / small sling bag
Power bank
Comfortable sandals
Reusable water bottle
Personal medication
Quran / digital Quran app