Overview
- Travel agents report most flights are already full, leaving only premium‑priced seats for late bookers.
- Prices have climbed from roughly Rs130,000–140,000 for economy and Rs425,000–450,000 for business just weeks ago.
- The Central Ruet‑e‑Hilal Committee’s moon‑sighting announcement triggered an immediate surge in Umrah bookings.
- Pilgrims describe sharper financial strain, saying recent fares have forced families to reconsider travel plans.
- Demand typically intensifies in the second and third 10‑day periods of Ramazan, which agents say could keep fares elevated.