Quick answer
A private round-trip taxi from the Haram to Masjid Ayesha costs 100 SAR in a Toyota Camry, 130 SAR in a 7-seat Staria/H1, 180 SAR in a Hiace, 250 SAR in a GMC and 300 SAR in a Coaster, with 20–30 minutes of waiting included while you enter Ihram. Masjid Ayesha is about 7.5 km from Masjid al-Haram, a 15–30 minute drive. A street taxi usually costs around 60 SAR for a negotiated round trip, and the public bus about 4 SAR each way.
If you are already staying in Makkah and want to perform another Umrah, you will need to leave the Haram boundary to enter Ihram. For most pilgrims that means a trip to Masjid Ayesha, which you will also see written as Masjid Aisha, Masjid e Ayesha, the Aisha Mosque or Masjid al-Tan’eem. They are all the same mosque. The drive is short, but the taxi fare from Haram to Masjid Ayesha can vary a lot depending on how you travel, what time you go, and whether the driver waits for you.
This guide gives you the 2026 prices for every option, the distance and travel time, how the round trip works, and what to expect at the mosque. The prices below are Flyer Umrah Taxi’s own fixed fares, so you know exactly what you will pay before you leave your hotel.
Taxi Fare from Haram to Masjid Ayesha (2026 Prices)
Our Masjid Ayesha taxi is a private round trip: we pick you up from your hotel near the Haram, drive you to Masjid Ayesha, wait 20–30 minutes while you enter Ihram, and bring you back to the Haram to start your Umrah. The fare is fixed per vehicle, not per person.
| Vehicle | Seats | Best for | Round trip fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry | Up to 4 | Solo pilgrims, couples, small families | 100 SAR |
| Hyundai Staria / H1 | Up to 7 | Families with children or elderly parents | 130 SAR |
| Toyota Hiace | Up to 11 | Larger families and small groups | 180 SAR |
| GMC | Up to 7 | Families who want extra comfort and space | 250 SAR |
| Toyota Coaster | Up to 20 | Umrah groups travelling together | 300 SAR |
A few things to know about these fares:
- Round trip only. Masjid Ayesha trips are booked as a round trip, because almost every pilgrim needs to come straight back to the Haram for Tawaf and Sa’i.
- Waiting is included. The driver waits 20–30 minutes at the mosque. That is enough time for wudu, changing into Ihram and praying.
- Pickup area. These prices apply to hotels in central Makkah around the Haram, such as the Clock Tower (Abraj Al Bait), Ajyad and Ibrahim Al Khalil Street. If your hotel is further out, for example in Aziziyah, send your hotel name on WhatsApp and we will confirm the fare.
How Far Is Masjid Ayesha from Haram?
Masjid Ayesha is about 7.5 km from Masjid al-Haram, which is a 15–30 minute drive. The mosque stands in the At-Tan’eem district in the north-west of Makkah, on the old road towards Madinah. It sits just outside the Haram boundary, which is exactly why pilgrims go there to enter Ihram.
Travel time depends mostly on traffic around the Haram. The roads are busiest just before and after the five daily prayers, on Thursday night and Friday, and throughout Ramadan. Late at night and mid-morning are usually the quickest times to go. Including the waiting time, a full round trip normally takes about 1 to 1.5 hours.
Private Taxi vs Street Taxi vs Bus: Which Is Better?
There are three common ways to get from the Haram to Masjid Ayesha. Each one suits a different kind of pilgrim.
| Private taxi (pre-booked) | Street taxi | Public bus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical cost | 100–300 SAR round trip, fixed | Around 60 SAR round trip, often higher in Ramadan and Hajj season | About 4 SAR each way |
| Price agreed in advance | Yes | You negotiate with the driver | Yes |
| Waits while you enter Ihram | Yes, 20–30 minutes | Only if you agree it, often extra | No |
| Hotel pickup | Yes | No, you find one on the street | No, you walk to the stop |
| Good for families and elderly | Yes | Sometimes | Difficult at busy times |
| Luggage or wheelchair space | Yes, choose a larger vehicle | Limited | Limited |
The bus is the cheapest option and works well for a healthy adult travelling alone at a quiet time. Public buses run from the central stations near the Haram towards At-Tan’eem for around 4 SAR a trip. Routes can change during peak seasons, so check the route number on the Makkah Bus app or at the station before you board.
A street taxi is quick to find, but the price is whatever you agree with the driver. Many drivers quote a one-way fare and charge again for the return, or ask for extra to wait.
A pre-booked private taxi costs a little more than a street taxi for one person, but it is often cheaper per head for a family, because you pay per vehicle. You also get a fixed price, a driver who waits, and a pickup from your hotel door.
How to Book a Taxi to Masjid Ayesha
Booking takes a couple of minutes on WhatsApp:
- Send us your hotel name and pickup time on WhatsApp at +966 53 830 3122.
- Choose your vehicle based on how many people are travelling.
- Your driver picks you up at the hotel entrance and drives you to Masjid Ayesha.
- The driver waits 20–30 minutes while you make wudu, change into Ihram and pray.
- You are dropped back at the Haram, ready to begin Tawaf.
Tip: if you are travelling as a family, tell us how many adults, children and suitcases there are, so we can send the right vehicle the first time.
What Happens at Masjid Ayesha (Ihram Step by Step)
Masjid Ayesha is built for exactly this purpose. The mosque covers about 6,000 square metres, has two minarets, and has washrooms, wudu areas and separate changing rooms for men and women. Shops around the mosque sell Ihram sheets and other essentials if you forget anything.
A typical visit looks like this:
- Clean yourself. Many pilgrims take a bath (ghusl) at their hotel before leaving, then make wudu at the mosque.
- Put on Ihram. Men wear the two white, unstitched sheets. Women wear their normal modest clothing.
- Pray. Many pilgrims pray two rak’ah in the mosque.
- Make the intention (niyyah) for Umrah and begin reciting the Talbiyah.
- Return to your taxi and head back to the Haram.
This is practical travel guidance, not a religious ruling. For questions about the rules of Ihram, please follow the guidance of a scholar you trust.
Is Masjid Ayesha a Miqat?
Masjid Ayesha is not one of the five miqats. It is the nearest point outside the Haram boundary (known as al-Hill), and it is used by people who are already inside Makkah and want to enter Ihram for Umrah. Pilgrims arriving from outside Saudi Arabia or from other cities should enter Ihram at the miqat on their route, before they reach Makkah.
The mosque takes its name from Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her). During the Farewell Pilgrimage, the Prophet ﷺ asked her brother Abdur-Rahman ibn Abi Bakr to take her to At-Tan’eem so she could begin her Umrah from there, as recorded in Sahih al-Bukhari 1785.
For the history of the mosque, the miqat ruling in detail and a step-by-step guide to Umrah from there, read our complete Masjid Ayesha Makkah guide.
Best Time to Go to Masjid Ayesha
- Late night or early morning is usually the quietest time, both on the road and inside the mosque.
- Avoid leaving just before a prayer. Roads around the Haram close up and you may miss the prayer in congregation.
- Plan the return. Leave enough time so that you reach the Haram rested, not rushed, before starting Tawaf.
- In Ramadan, especially the last ten nights, expect heavy traffic and crowds at the mosque. Book your taxi in advance.
Which Vehicle Should You Choose?
Solo pilgrims and couples
A Toyota Camry at 100 SAR is the simplest choice. It is comfortable, air-conditioned and fits up to four people.
Families of five to seven
A Hyundai Staria or H1 at 130 SAR takes up to seven people. For a family of six, that works out at about 22 SAR per person, less than most street taxi fares. Choose the GMC at 250 SAR if you want more legroom for elderly parents.
Groups
A Toyota Hiace at 180 SAR carries up to eleven people, and a Toyota Coaster at 300 SAR takes up to twenty. Both are a good fit for Umrah groups who want to enter Ihram together.
Tips to Avoid Overpaying for a Taxi in Makkah
- Agree the full price before you get in, including the return journey and waiting time.
- Ask whether the quote is one-way or round trip. A cheap one-way fare often becomes an expensive round trip.
- Pay per vehicle, not per person, when you are travelling as a family.
- Book ahead in Ramadan and Hajj season, when street taxi prices rise with demand.
- Keep the driver’s number so you can find each other easily at the mosque.
Other Umrah Trips You Can Book
Many pilgrims combine their Masjid Ayesha trip with other journeys during their stay. We also offer a Makkah Ziyarat taxi to the historical sites of Makkah, a Jeddah Airport to Makkah taxi, a Makkah to Madinah taxi and a Taif Ziyarat taxi. You can see every car and bus on our vehicles page.
Frequently Asked Questions
With Flyer Umrah Taxi, a private round trip costs 100 SAR in a Toyota Camry, 130 SAR in a Staria or H1, 180 SAR in a Hiace, 250 SAR in a GMC and 300 SAR in a Coaster, including 20–30 minutes of waiting. A street taxi is usually around 60 SAR for a negotiated round trip, and the public bus about 4 SAR each way.
Masjid Ayesha is about 7.5 km from Masjid al-Haram. The drive takes 15–30 minutes depending on traffic, and a full round trip including time at the mosque takes about 1 to 1.5 hours.
Yes. Public buses run from the central stations near the Haram towards At-Tan’eem for around 4 SAR per trip. Routes can change in peak seasons, so check the current route number on the Makkah Bus app or at the station.
It is not practical. The mosque is about 7.5 km away along busy main roads, which is a long walk in Makkah’s heat, especially in Ihram or with children.
No. Masjid Ayesha is not one of the five miqats. It is the nearest point outside the Haram boundary, used by people already inside Makkah who want to enter Ihram for Umrah.
Yes, if you are already in Makkah. You enter Ihram at Masjid Ayesha, then return to Masjid al-Haram to perform Tawaf and Sa’i. Pilgrims arriving from outside should enter Ihram at the miqat on their route.
Yes. Every Flyer Umrah Taxi round trip to Masjid Ayesha includes 20–30 minutes of waiting, which is enough for wudu, changing into Ihram and praying.
Street taxi prices usually rise in Ramadan and Hajj season because demand is high. Our fares are fixed and confirmed when you book, so book in advance during busy periods.
Book Your Taxi to Masjid Ayesha
The taxi fare from Haram to Masjid Ayesha with Flyer Umrah Taxi is 100 SAR for a round trip in a Camry, up to 300 SAR for a 20-seat Coaster, with 20–30 minutes of waiting included and pickup from your hotel. Send us your hotel name and preferred time, and we will confirm your ride straight away.
Round trip to Masjid Ayesha from 100 SAR
Hotel pickup · 20–30 min waiting · Fixed price