--- title: "Jeddah to Makkah via Qarn al-Manazil taxi, from SAR 600" description: "Jeddah to Makkah via Qarn al-Manazil: inland to the miqat mosque at As-Sayl al-Kabir to enter ihram, then down to your Makkah hotel. One fare per vehicle." url: https://umrahonline.taxi/transfers/jeddah-to-makkah-via-qarn-al-manazil/ lang: en alternate: https://umrahonline.taxi/ar/transfers/jeddah-to-makkah-via-qarn-al-manazil.md updated: 2026-10-23T22:04:23+00:00 type: route distance: "About 260 km" duration: "3 hr 30 to 4 hr 30 with the miqat stop" publisher: "Umrah Online Taxi" contact: "WhatsApp +966 50 762 9657, phone +966 50 762 9657, support@umrahonline.taxi" --- Miqat # Jeddah to Makkah via Qarn al-Manazil, the miqat at As-Sayl al-Kabir - Distance, **About 260 km** - Journey time, **3 hr 30 to 4 hr 30 with the miqat stop** - From, **SAR 600**: Whole vehicle, one direction Book on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/966507629657 [See every vehicle](https://umrahonline.taxi/transfers/jeddah-to-makkah-via-qarn-al-manazil/#fares) ![An empty road leading toward a rocky mountain peak](https://umrahonline.taxi/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/rt-road-mountain-empty-1024x842.webp) ![Mountains and a deep valley near Taif in the early morning](https://umrahonline.taxi/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/fb-taif-escarpment-1024x592.webp) ![Houses below a rocky hill in Taif](https://umrahonline.taxi/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/rt-taif-hillside-houses-1024x576.webp) ![Busy Makkah street with hotels, cars and a red bus, seen from inside a car](https://umrahonline.taxi/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/v2-K13-k13-pexels37946584-1024x683.webp) ![Masjid al-Haram in Makkah seen from the air in daylight](https://umrahonline.taxi/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/fb-haram-aerial-1024x768.webp) - [Overview](https://umrahonline.taxi/transfers/jeddah-to-makkah-via-qarn-al-manazil/#overview) - [Fares](https://umrahonline.taxi/transfers/jeddah-to-makkah-via-qarn-al-manazil/#fares) - [Meeting point](https://umrahonline.taxi/transfers/jeddah-to-makkah-via-qarn-al-manazil/#meeting) - [Included](https://umrahonline.taxi/transfers/jeddah-to-makkah-via-qarn-al-manazil/#included) - [Questions](https://umrahonline.taxi/transfers/jeddah-to-makkah-via-qarn-al-manazil/#questions) Your Jeddah to Makkah via Qarn al-Manazil taxi drives inland and climbs to As-Sayl al-Kabir, 80 km to the north east of Makkah. Qarn al-Manazil is a miqat, a set point where Umrah travellers put on ihram, the Umrah state with two white cloths for men. At the mosque, take the time you need to change and pray. He stays nearby. Then he takes you down to your Makkah hotel. Pick-up is at Jeddah Airport or any Jeddah address, for about 260 km in all. Jeddah to Makkah, stopping at Qarn al-Manazil to enter ihram, costs from SAR 600 for the whole vehicle. The miqat mosque stands in As-Sayl al-Kabir, beside the Makkah to Taif road. Your driver waits there up to 45 minutes while you enter ihram. The trip ends at your Makkah hotel after about 260 km. ![A man in a white robe kneeling on a mosque carpet, his face out of the frame](https://umrahonline.taxi/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/fb-prayer-mosque-1024x683.webp) *A man in a white robe kneeling on a mosque carpet, his face out of the frame.* ## Qarn al-Manazil at As-Sayl al-Kabir Qarn is the name of a whole valley near Taif. Saudipedia, the Saudi national encyclopedia, says the mosque of Miqat Qarn al-Manazil stands on its east bank. Today people call it As-Sayl al-Kabir (also written As-Sail Al-Kabir). - **Set for the people of Najd.** Sahih al-Bukhari records that the Prophet, peace be upon him, gave Qarn al-Manazil to the people of Najd, the high centre of Arabia. Saudipedia adds people from the Gulf and those on their road. - **Where it sits.** Saudipedia puts it 80 km to the north east of Makkah and 35 km north of Taif. - **High ground.** The mosque is about 1,200 m above the sea, so the road climbs from the coast. - **What you find there.** A mosque, car parks and washrooms. - **Its past.** The Prophet stayed at Qarn on his way to Taif in the year 630. Later it was a stop on an old Hajj road from Yemen. A second miqat mosque, Wadi Muharram, lies in the same valley on the Al Hada road near Taif. This trip goes to the mosque at As-Sayl al-Kabir. ## Qarn al-Manazil trip fares from Jeddah Prices are in Saudi Riyal, and each one hires a whole vehicle for the single run. It goes from your Jeddah pick-up, through the stop at As-Sayl al-Kabir, to your hotel in Makkah. | Vehicle | Class | Seats | Luggage | Fare (whole vehicle) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Toyota Camry](https://umrahonline.taxi/our-fleet/toyota-camry/) | Sedan | 4 seats | 2 large cases plus 2 hand bags | SAR 600 | | [Hyundai Sonata](https://umrahonline.taxi/our-fleet/hyundai-sonata/) | Sedan | 4 seats | 2 large cases plus 2 hand bags | SAR 600 | | [Hyundai Staria](https://umrahonline.taxi/our-fleet/hyundai-staria/) | Van | 7 seats | 6 large cases plus 4 hand bags | SAR 700 | | [GMC Yukon XL](https://umrahonline.taxi/our-fleet/gmc-yukon/) | SUV | 7 seats | 6 large cases plus 4 hand bags | SAR 1,150 | | [Toyota Hiace](https://umrahonline.taxi/our-fleet/toyota-hiace/) | Van | 11 seats | 10 large cases plus 10 hand bags | SAR 850 | | [Toyota Coaster](https://umrahonline.taxi/our-fleet/toyota-coaster/) | Minibus | 19 seats | 15 large cases plus 19 hand bags | SAR 1,650 | | [Coach](https://umrahonline.taxi/our-fleet/coach/) | Coach | 44 seats | 44 large cases plus 44 hand bags | SAR 1,800 | Whole vehicle, one direction unless return is marked. Pay the driver at the end, cash in SAR or bank transfer. No deposit, no card, no booking fee. ### Vehicles for the inland road Couples and small families take a Camry or a Sonata, with room for four people and two large cases. Five to seven people fit a Staria or a GMC Yukon XL. Up to eleven travel in a Hiace. For bigger groups, the Coaster seats 19 and the Coach seats 44. Both use the As-Sayl road, which is open to large buses. ## Which vehicle fits? 5 of 7 vehicle classes take 4 people and 4 large cases, Jeddah to Makkah via Qarn al-Manazil miqat. - Van: **Hyundai Staria**, 7 seats, 6 large cases, 4 hand bags, **SAR 700** - SUV: **GMC Yukon XL**, 7 seats, 6 large cases, 4 hand bags, **SAR 1,150** - Van: **Toyota Hiace**, 11 seats, 10 large cases, 10 hand bags, **SAR 850** - Minibus: **Toyota Coaster**, 19 seats, 15 large cases, 19 hand bags, **SAR 1,650** - Coach: **Coach**, 44 seats, 44 large cases, 44 hand bags, **SAR 1,800** Too small for this party: Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata. ## Your pick-up in Jeddah ![White tent roofs of the Hajj Terminal at King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, seen from a distance](https://umrahonline.taxi/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/v2-A1-a1-haj-terminal-jpg-1024x576.webp) From Jeddah Airport: give us your flight, and your driver will be in the hall where passengers come out, holding your name. He stays until you come out, so a slow bag belt is no problem. ![Old coral stone houses with wooden rawasheen balconies in Al Balad, Jeddah](https://umrahonline.taxi/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/v2-jeddah-2-jeddah-2-1024x683.webp) From the city: give us your hotel or home address and pick a time. Jeddah has one fare for every district. After that, the car heads inland. ![A Toyota Camry driving on a highway](https://umrahonline.taxi/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/fb-camry-driving.webp) ## Who is coming - The day before, you get the driver’s name, mobile number and the car’s registration, and a photo of the car if you ask. - Drivers own their cars and hold the licence and permits Saudi rules require. - Your driver waits inside arrivals with a board showing your name. ### How to book the trip inland 1. **Flight or address.** Your flight number, or where you stay in Jeddah, with the date. 2. **Hotel in Makkah.** Its name, so the driver knows where to end. 3. **Group size.** How many are coming, and how many big suitcases. 4. **Your written fare.** It comes back on WhatsApp with the vehicle. For later changes, see [changes and cancelling](https://umrahonline.taxi/faq/#cancelling-and-changing). Message us on WhatsApp, at any hour. ## Jeddah to Makkah via Qarn al-Manazil, in four parts 1. **Inland from Jeddah.** The Jeddah to Qarn al-Manazil distance is about 170 km by road. 2. **Prayer and ihram.** Change, make your intention and pray. Your driver waits by the car. 3. **Down to Makkah.** About 85 km from the mosque to the city. 4. **The last streets.** Close to the Haram, the Grand Mosque in Makkah, roads can shut at prayer times. Your driver then drops you at the nearest open point. ![A car on a desert road below a mountain, seen from the air](https://umrahonline.taxi/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/fb-hero-poster-1024x576.webp) *A car on a desert road below a mountain, seen from the air.* This taxi from Jeddah to As-Sayl al-Kabir then goes on to Makkah in the same car. The stop at the mosque is in the fare, with up to 45 minutes of waiting. Need more time for a large group? Ask when you book. ![Homes among green hills in Taif](https://umrahonline.taxi/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/fb-taif-hills-1024x576.webp) ### Other ways to reach Qarn al-Manazil Already in Makkah? The [Makkah to Taif miqat trip](https://umrahonline.taxi/transfers/makkah-to-taif-miqat/) goes from your hotel to the same mosque and back. Flying into Taif? The [Taif Airport to Makkah taxi](https://umrahonline.taxi/transfers/taif-airport-to-makkah/) passes As-Sayl al-Kabir on its way down. From Jeddah, the other two miqat trips go north to [al-Juhfah](https://umrahonline.taxi/transfers/jeddah-to-makkah-via-juhfah/) and south to [Yalamlam](https://umrahonline.taxi/transfers/jeddah-to-makkah-via-yalamlam/). The direct [Jeddah Airport to Makkah taxi](https://umrahonline.taxi/transfers/jeddah-airport-to-makkah/) has no miqat stop. ## What you get for the fare - Your driver in arrivals, or at your Jeddah door - Time at the As-Sayl al-Kabir mosque to change and pray - Fuel, tolls and parking - The bags your vehicle class holds - A child seat at no cost, if you send the child's age Nothing is paid up front, and you pay at the end ([how to pay](https://umrahonline.taxi/faq/#payment)). If you ask for more stops on the day, they are billed ([how extras are charged](https://umrahonline.taxi/faq/#cancelling-and-changing)). Travelling with a wheelchair? Read [luggage and comfort](https://umrahonline.taxi/faq/#luggage-and-comfort). ![Rows of empty grey passenger seats with seat belts inside a Toyota Coaster minibus](https://umrahonline.taxi/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/v3-coaster-seats-1024x683.webp) *Empty passenger seats in grey patterned fabric inside a Toyota Coaster minibus, with seat belts on each seat and curtains at the windows.* ### Tips for the As-Sayl road ### Which mosque This trip uses the As-Sayl al-Kabir mosque. Check that this is the one your group leader means. ### Leaving Jeddah City traffic is slow at busy hours. An early start gets you to Makkah sooner. ### A first Umrah If you are in Jeddah without ihram, speak to your scholar or group leader before you book. They can say if a miqat stop is right for you. Your driver will not give a ruling. ## Questions about the Qarn al-Manazil trip ### How much does a taxi from Jeddah to Makkah via Qarn al-Manazil cost? From SAR 600. The fare is for the whole vehicle and includes the stop at As-Sayl al-Kabir. ### How far is Qarn al-Manazil from Jeddah? By road, about 170 km. From the mosque down to Makkah adds about 85 km. ### How long is the drive with the stop? About 3 hr 30 to 4 hr 30 in all, from pick-up to your Makkah hotel. ### Is As-Sayl al-Kabir the same place as Qarn al-Manazil? Yes. Saudipedia says the miqat mosque of Qarn al-Manazil is known today as As-Sayl al-Kabir. Wadi Muharram is another mosque in the same valley. ### Which people was Qarn al-Manazil set for in hadith? The people of Najd, in a hadith in Sahih al-Bukhari. Your own case is one to raise with a scholar. ### Can a coach take this route? Yes. The As-Sayl road is open to the Coaster and the Coach. Large buses may not use the Al Hada road near Taif, so they come this way. ### Does the driver hurry us at the mosque? No. You have up to 45 minutes to put on ihram and pray while he waits. For a big group, ask for extra time when you book. ## Book this ride From **SAR 600** Pick-up, **Jeddah** Drop-off, **Makkah via Qarn al-Manazil miqat** Vehicle Fare, **SAR 600**, Whole vehicle, one direction [Book on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/966507629657?text=Hello%20Umrah%20Online%20Taxi%2C%20I%20would%20like%20to%20book%20this%20ride.%0ARoute%3A%20Jeddah%20to%20Makkah%20via%20Qarn%20al-Manazil%20miqat%0ADate%3A%20Wed%2028%20Oct%202026%0APick%20up%20time%3A%202%3A00%20PM%0APassengers%3A%202%0ALarge%20cases%3A%202%0AVehicle%3A%20Toyota%20Camry%20%28Sedan%2C%204%20seats%2C%202%20bags%29%0AFare%3A%20SAR%20600%20%28Whole%20vehicle%2C%20one%20direction%29%0APayment%3A%20I%20will%20pay%20the%20driver%20at%20the%20end.) [Call](tel:+966507629657), [Email](mailto:support@umrahonline.taxi) Pay the driver at the end, cash in SAR or bank transfer. No deposit, no card, no booking fee. ## Related pages - Airport transfers: [Jeddah Airport to Makkah taxi](https://umrahonline.taxi/transfers/jeddah-airport-to-makkah/), 1 hr 15 to 1 hr 45, From **SAR 200**, [See the route](https://umrahonline.taxi/transfers/jeddah-airport-to-makkah/) - Between cities: [Al-Juhfah miqat trip from Jeddah](https://umrahonline.taxi/transfers/jeddah-to-makkah-via-juhfah/), 4 to 5 hrs with the miqat stop, From **SAR 450**, [See the route](https://umrahonline.taxi/transfers/jeddah-to-makkah-via-juhfah/) - Between cities: [Yalamlam miqat trip from Jeddah](https://umrahonline.taxi/transfers/jeddah-to-makkah-via-yalamlam/), 4 to 5 hrs with the miqat stop, From **SAR 450**, [See the route](https://umrahonline.taxi/transfers/jeddah-to-makkah-via-yalamlam/) - Ziyarat and miqat: [Makkah to Taif miqat and back](https://umrahonline.taxi/transfers/makkah-to-taif-miqat/), 2 hr 30 to 3 hrs with the miqat stop, From **SAR 400**, [See the route](https://umrahonline.taxi/transfers/makkah-to-taif-miqat/) - [All transfer routes](https://umrahonline.taxi/transfers/) - [Every published fare](https://umrahonline.taxi/routes-and-prices/) - [Toyota Coaster](https://umrahonline.taxi/our-fleet/toyota-coaster/) ![The Makkah clock tower seen over the mountains at golden hour](https://umrahonline.taxi/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/fb-clock-mountains-1024x651.webp) ## Book the Qarn al-Manazil trip Planning Jeddah to Miqat Qarn al-Manazil, then Makkah? Send the pick-up point, your Makkah hotel, the date and your group size. Expect a written fare on WhatsApp, at any hour. [Use the booking form](https://umrahonline.taxi/book/)