96-Hour Saudi Stopover Visa for Bangladeshis (2026): Perform Umrah on Saudia & Flynas Transit Flights

By Farhan Momen (Founder & Travel Editor) · Published September 27, 2026 · 6 min read

Did you know that Bangladeshi passport holders flying to London, New York, Toronto, Europe, Istanbul, or Dubai on Saudia (Saudi Arabian Airlines) or Flynas can add a 4-day (96-hour) Umrah stopover in Makkah and Madinah for roughly BDT 3,800—including a complimentary 1-night hotel stay on eligible Saudia tickets? This step-by-step guide explains how to book the official 96-Hour Saudi Stopover Visa during flight checkout, how Bangladeshi travelers holding a valid used US, UK, or Schengen visa can unlock a 1-year multiple-entry Saudi Tourist e-Visa or Visa on Arrival, and how to plan a seamless 4-day Jeddah–Makkah–Madinah itinerary.

For Bangladeshi expatriates (NRBs), international students, business travelers, and families flying between Dhaka and the UK, USA, Canada, Europe, Turkey, or the UAE, the 96-Hour Saudi Stopover Visa is the highest-value travel hack in 2026. Instead of paying BDT 1,40,000+ for a standalone trip, you can turn your transit layover in Jeddah or Madinah into a blessed 4-day Umrah journey for less than BDT 4,500 in visa fees!

1. HOW THE 96-HOUR SAUDI STOPOVER VISA WORKS FOR BANGLADESHI PASSPORTS Unlike the standard Saudi Tourist e-Visa (which requires a US/UK/Schengen visa for Bangladeshi citizens), the 96-Hour Stopover Visa is open to ALL Bangladeshi passport holders regardless of prior travel history, provided you fly on Saudi Arabia's national carriers: - Eligible Airlines: Saudia (Saudi Arabian Airlines) and Flynas. - Validity & Stay Duration: Valid for entry within 90 days of issuance, allowing a stay of up to 96 hours (4 full days) anywhere in Saudi Arabia—including performing Umrah in Makkah and visiting Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah. - Total Cost: Visa fee is Free, with only a small digital processing fee (~SAR 39.50) plus mandatory Saudi medical insurance (~SAR 95), totaling approximately SAR 135 (BDT 3,800 – BDT 4,500). - Bonus Free Hotel Night on Saudia: When booking eligible international connections on saudia.com under the "Stopover Visa" tab, Saudia provides a complimentary 1-night 3-star or 4-star hotel voucher in Jeddah or Makkah!

2. STEP-BY-STEP: HOW TO APPLY WHILE BOOKING YOUR FLIGHT 1. Go to the official Saudia (saudia.com) or Flynas (flynas.com) website and search for an international route with a transit in Jeddah (JED) or Riyadh/Madinah (for example: Dhaka DAC → London LHR, Dhaka DAC → Istanbul IST, or Dhaka DAC → Dubai DXB). 2. Select the "Stopover in Saudi Arabia" option during flight selection and choose how many hours/days (up to 96 hours) you want to stay on your outbound or return leg. 3. Fill in your Bangladeshi e-Passport details and upload a passport-size photo on a white background (200x200 px). 4. Pay for your flight ticket and the ~SAR 135 visa/insurance fee using your endorsed Dual-Currency Card. 5. Your official PDF Saudi Stopover Visa arrives in your email inbox within 5 to 30 minutes!

3. ALTERNATIVE FOR US, UK & SCHENGEN VISA HOLDERS: 1-YEAR MULTIPLE-ENTRY SAUDI E-VISA If you hold a Bangladeshi passport AND have a valid, currently active Tourist or Business Visa from the USA, UK, or any Schengen EU country (which has been stamped/used at least once to enter that country), or Permanent Residency (Green Card / ILR / PR) in the US, UK, or EU: - You do NOT even need to fly Saudia! You can fly any airline (Biman, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Gulf Air, Air Arabia) and either obtain an instant 1-year Multiple-Entry e-Visa on visa.visitsaudi.com or get a Visa on Arrival at Jeddah/Madinah airport (~SAR 480 / BDT 15,500), allowing up to 90 days of stay per year and unlimited Umrah outside the Hajj season.

4. THE PERFECT 96-HOUR (4-DAY) UMRAH & MADINAH ITINERARY - Day 1 (Arrival & Umrah): Land at Jeddah Airport (JED) in Ihram, take the 54-minute Haramain Bullet Train directly from Terminal 1 to Makkah, check into your hotel, and complete Umrah in 3 hours. - Day 2 (Makkah Prayers & Ziyarah): Pray 5 Waqt in Masjid al-Haram and take a 2-hour morning taxi Ziyarah to Jabal al-Noor, Mina, and Arafat. - Day 3 (Bullet Train to Madinah & Rawdah): Catch the morning 2h 20m Haramain Bullet Train to Madinah, check into Markazia North, and visit Rawdah Shareef using your pre-booked Nusuk App permit. - Day 4 (Masjid Quba & Onward Flight): Visit Masjid Quba after Fajr, take the afternoon train back to Jeddah Airport (or fly directly out of Madinah), and board your onward flight!