Malaysians preparing for haj in 2026 will still pay RM33,300, even as concerns grow that conflict in West Asia could push travel costs higher.

For pilgrims and families already planning around a fixed budget, that means one major number is staying unchanged for now. Tabung Haji says it will absorb any additional cost this year instead of passing it on.

This Year’s Haj Price Stays The Same

Tabung Haji said the cost of performing haj for the 1447H or 2026 season will remain at RM33,300.

The assurance comes as fuel prices and air travel costs face renewed pressure from the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Even so, Tabung Haji said any unexpected increase for this year’s haj season will be absorbed internally.

This gives intending pilgrims more certainty at a point when travel-related costs elsewhere are becoming less predictable.

Flight Costs Were Agreed Earlier

Part of that cost stability comes from earlier agreements with Malaysia Airlines and Saudia, the two airlines involved in haj travel.

Tabung Haji Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Mustakim Mohamad said those agreements were secured in advance, with room built in for possible fuel price changes. In other words, the risk of higher oil prices had already been considered before this year’s haj season.

This is why the current price can still hold at RM33,300, despite the pressure on global fuel costs.

A Price Review Could Still Happen Later

The unchanged price only applies to the 2026 haj season. Mustakim said Tabung Haji may need to review haj costs in future if the conflict in West Asia continues and causes a more serious increase in global oil prices. So while this year’s pilgrims are shielded from that pressure, the same may not hold for later seasons.

For people who are still early in their haj savings journey, that is the part worth watching.

The Airline Deal Includes A Fuel Price Threshold

Tabung Haji chairman Abdul Rashid Hussain said flight costs were locked in under a three-year agreement with the two airlines.

He said the agreement includes a clause that allows for adjustments if oil prices go above a certain level, which is around US$90 per barrel. For now, however, Tabung Haji says it is still able to absorb the increase without raising the cost for pilgrims this year.

That suggests the current buffer is helping to hold the line on haj pricing, at least for now.

Families Get More Certainty For This Year’s Planning

For families saving and planning for haj, keeping the cost at RM33,300 removes one source of uncertainty. That matters because haj is usually planned over time, with savings built up well before departure.

For now, the number that pilgrims need to work with stays the same. The bigger question is whether that can continue in future seasons if fuel costs remain high.

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Samuel Chua

Samuel writes about personal finance and financial news, focusing on how banking updates, policies, and promotions affect everyday money decisions. He enjoys making complicated financial topics easier to follow. Outside of writing, he spends his time watching TV shows and occasionally convincing himself he will only watch one episode.

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Samuel Chua

Samuel Chua

Samuel writes about personal finance and financial news, focusing on how banking updates, policies, and promotions affect everyday money decisions. He enjoys making complicated financial topics easier to follow. Outside of writing, he spends his time watching TV shows and occasionally convincing himself he will only watch one episode.

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