December Umrah 2026 From Toronto: Complete Planning Guide
Quick answer
Al-Ibrahim Travel’s December 2026 Umrah group leaves Toronto on December 23, 2026 and returns on January 2, 2027. The trip flies EgyptAir via Cairo, spends four nights at the Millennium Al Aqeeq Madinah and four nights at the Hilton Convention Hotel Makkah, and includes a complimentary Cairo Highlights Day Tour. December is the busiest non-Ramadan window of the year, so book early and confirm your visa route before you pay.
Why Canadians choose December for Umrah
The winter break. Students, teachers and many office workers already have time off in the last two weeks of December. See our guide to Christmas break Umrah from Toronto.
The weather. Makkah in December runs 29–31°C by day and 19–21°C at night. Madinah is cooler. See December Umrah weather in Makkah and Madinah.
The end-of-year reset. This group concludes 2026 in Makkah and begins 2027 with Jummah at Masjid al-Haram.
The December 23, 2026 group at a glance
Departure: December 23, 2026 from Toronto Pearson (YYZ)
Return: January 2, 2027 to Toronto Pearson
Airline: EgyptAir, MS996, MS677, MS670, MS995
Madinah: 4 nights at Millennium Al Aqeeq Madinah
Makkah: 4 nights at Hilton Convention Hotel Makkah
Scholars: Dr. Munir El Kassem with Imam Abd Alfatah Tawakal, or Dr. Munir El Kassem with Shaykh Mohamed Abdel Aziz (Imam of ISNA)
Prices: $4,490 quad / $4,790 triple / $5,390 double per person
Deposit: $1,000 per person
View the full package on the December 23, 2026 Umrah with Cairo tour page, or the ISNA Imam version.
December weather in Makkah and Madinah
City Daytime high Overnight low Notes
Makkah 29–31°C 19–21°C Comfortable for Tawaf; cool after Isha
Madinah 24–26°C 11–14°C Cold at Fajr; bring a layer
Jeddah 28–30°C 20–22°C Occasional rain
Plan your layers using our December Umrah packing list for Canadians.
Flights from Toronto in December
The December 23 group flies EgyptAir on the Toronto–Cairo nonstop, then connects to Madinah. See Flying EgyptAir for December Umrah from Toronto and Toronto to Makkah via Cairo in December 2026.
Visa routes for Canadian passport holders
The package includes the Saudi tourist visa for eligible Canadian travellers. The Egypt visa (US$30) is not included. See Umrah visa guide for Canadians in December 2026.
What December Umrah from Toronto costs
For this group, prices run $4,490 quad, $4,790 triple and $5,390 double. Compare with our broader guides: December Umrah cost from Toronto 2026 and December Umrah spending money.
Crowd reality in December
The last ten days of December are the heaviest. Book your Rawdah slot early using Rawdah booking on Nusuk. For calmer alternatives, see Best time in December to perform Umrah.
Booking timeline for December 2026
When What to do
Now Confirm passport validity (6+ months beyond travel)
9 months out Lock flights or a group seat
6 months out Book hotels inside the Haram perimeter
3 months out Complete visa route, vaccinations
1 month out Rawdah booking, packing, currency
Travelling with family? See December Umrah for families. With elderly parents? See December Umrah for seniors. First time? See first-time pilgrims guide.
Itinerary order for this group
The December 23 group runs Madinah first, then Makkah. See Madinah first or Makkah first in December. Ziyarah is included in both cities — see December Umrah with Ziyarah.
Group vs independent travel
See December Umrah group from Toronto and what a December Umrah package should include.
FAQ
What are the December 2026 travel dates?
The group departs Toronto December 23, 2026 and returns January 2, 2027.
Which airline is used?
EgyptAir, with a same-day Cairo stopover and complimentary Cairo tour.
Where do pilgrims stay?
4 nights at Millennium Al Aqeeq Madinah and 4 nights at Hilton Convention Hotel Makkah.
Is the Egypt visa included?
No. Egypt visa fee is US$30 per person and is excluded.
Where can I read more?
See November Umrah packing list, Umrah from Toronto cost 2026 and Makkah vs Madinah.