Umrah Ticket Prices Surge, Amphuri Urges Government Intervention

The Indonesian Association of Hajj and Umrah Organisers (Amphuri) assesses that the surge in Umrah flight ticket prices due to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East has placed serious pressure on the Umrah ecosystem, necessitating a response through equitable policies. “The drastic rise in ticket prices not only disrupts the business stability of Umrah organisers but also hampers the public’s ability to perform worship in the Holy Land,” stated Ulul Albab, an academic and public policy analyst as well as Chairman of the Research and Development Division of Amphuri’s Central Board, in Jakarta on Friday (8/5/2026). Amphuri understands that airlines are facing increased operational costs due to changes in flight routes, higher insurance premiums, regional security risks, and limitations on flight slots and seats. However, on the other hand, all these increases cannot be entirely passed on to consumers, in this case Umrah travel agencies and pilgrims. He said that if all aviation industry risks are directly transferred to the public, this condition is no longer a healthy business adjustment but rather creates an imbalance of burdens within the Umrah ecosystem chain.