Why Indonesian Govt Wants to Raise 2027 Hajj Cost to Rp107mn

Indonesian Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Mochamad Irfan Yusuf, revealed plans to raise the average Hajj Pilgrimage Cost (BPIH) for 2027 to Rp107,340,172.02 per pilgrim. The government's proposal breaks down the BPIH into two components: Rp42,936,068.81 directly paid by pilgrims (40 percent) and Rp64,404,103.21 funded by investment returns from the previous Hajj season (60 percent).

The 2026 BPIH was set at a lower Rp87,409,365 per pilgrim, with 62 percent paid by pilgrims and 38 percent covered by BPKH, the Hajj Financial Management Agency.

The minister explained that the proposed rates aim to improve service quality for pilgrims while maintaining efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Exchange rates of Rp17,500 per US dollar and Rp4,666.67 per Saudi riyal were used in the calculations for the 2027 scheme. Living allowances for Indonesian pilgrims remain at 750 Saudi riyals, the same as the previous year, while airfare costs are proposed to be increased from Rp32,012,885 to Rp40,529,919.

This rise is attributed to escalating aviation fuel prices, a weakening rupiah against the US dollar, and geopolitical factors in the Middle East affecting global oil prices and air transportation costs.

Irfan expressed optimism that discussions with the House of Representatives (DPR) on the proposal will proceed as per the Saudi Arabian government's established official Hajj schedule.