Short domestic flight to Hyderabad as your connection city; book a reliable carrier (IndiGo or Air India) to keep your international connection smooth. Carry passports and visas in carry-on.
International sector to Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport, Madinah. Book an early‑booked seat with Saudia or other scheduled carrier; I recommend booking as multi‑city ticket to simplify luggage transfers.
Arrive in Madinah (times shown are IST — local Madinah time is IST −2h30m). Pre‑book a hotel transfer or use a metered taxi / Careem; drive to a hotel close to Al‑Masjid an‑Nabawi for convenience with prayer times.
Recommended hotels near the Prophet’s Mosque: Anwar Al Madinah Mövenpick, Dar Al Taqwa Hotel or Shaza Al Madinah for family comfort and proximity. Book a double room with breakfast included.
The mosque is open 24/7 and is the spiritual priority in Madinah; allow time for Tawaf of the Rawdah area if crowd permits and follow mosque timings and queue rules.
The first mosque in Islam, about 20–30 minutes from central Madinah; many pilgrims perform two raka’at here — it’s open daily, typically daylight hours. Travel by taxi or hotel car.
Try a grilled‑chicken chain (Al Tazaj) or a traditional Saudi mandi restaurant near the mosque; many places open 11:00–23:00 and offer halal local dishes.
Short taxi ride to Uhud (open daylight hours). It’s a quiet, reflective site with historical significance; walking on the slope is optional and modest dress is required.
Confirm train or private transfer to Makkah for 4 Jan (after Fajr). If using Haramain high‑speed train, print tickets and arrive at Madinah station 30–45 minutes before departure.
Estimated Fajr in Madinah on 04/01/2026 is about 05:00–05:30 AST (≈07:30–08:00 IST). Confirm exact time with your hotel or a prayer app. Leave after Fajr as you requested.
Haramain HSR is comfortable and quick (book tickets in advance). Journey time Madinah → Makkah via train is approx 2.5–3 hours including stops; trains have luggage space and are family‑friendly.
If you prefer door‑to‑door, pre‑book a private transfer (faster from door to hotel but longer than the train in traffic). Expect 4–5 hours including short stops; useful if you have heavy luggage or prefer private comfort.
Book a hotel within walking distance to Masjid al‑Haram (Swissôtel Makkah, Makkah Clock Royal Tower/ Fairmont, or Hilton Suites). Early check‑in is helpful; request twin/double bed as required.
After settling, perform Umrah at Masjid al‑Haram. The Haram is open 24/7; allow 2–3 hours for Tawaf and Sa’i depending on crowd levels. Follow the mosque’s guidance for crowd flow and gender‑specific routes.
If you are physically fit, visit Jabal al‑Nour where the Cave of Hira is located; the climb can take 1–2 hours and is steep, so wear good shoes and go early or late to avoid midday heat. Check local restrictions and modest dress rules.
Buy Zamzam water (official counters) and modest clothing or prayer items near the Abraj/Kuffa areas. Shops usually open by 09:00 and remain open through the evening.
Drive to King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah (around 1–1.5 hours by taxi/private transfer). Leave early to allow time for traffic and check‑in.
If you have a long wait, visit Al‑Balad (Old Jeddah) and the Corniche (open daily); museums and attractions typically operate 09:00–17:00 and some cafes stay open later.
Evening flight timed to arrive in Mumbai at approx 10:30pm IST (book Saudia or connecting airlines; check your ticket for exact departure time — times in this plan are based on your requested arrival).
Arrival in Mumbai at 22:30 IST (as you specified). For immediate onward travel to Goa (if you prefer same‑night), you can try a late flight or overnight train, but most travellers prefer a short overnight hotel stay in Mumbai because of immigration and baggage time.
Book a nearby airport hotel (The Lalit, Aurika, or Holiday Inn near CST/Colaba depending on preference) for safety and rest before an early morning flight to Goa. Taxis (Ola/Uber) to city centre take 30–60 minutes depending on traffic.
If you're healthy and prefer to continue, check late evening or red‑eye flights BOM→GOI; flights around midnight may exist seasonally — confirm schedules and allow 2–3 hours between flights for immigration and boarding.