7 Nights
3 Star 7 Nights Umrah Package
Makkah, Madinah
Return flights from the UKUmrah visa processing included3-star hotels within walking distance of the Haram
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October Umrah Packages
October Umrah Packages are the autumn family pilgrimages for UK Muslims — the October half-term gives families a school-friendly week, the summer heat has gone and the weather is at its most comfortable, with quiet shoulder-season value outside the half-term week. Packages include return flights, an Umrah visa, hotels in Makkah and Madinah, transfers and guided Ziyarat, in 7, 10 or 14 nights across 3, 4 and 5-star tiers, from £699 per person.
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10 Nights
3 Star 10 Nights Umrah Package
Makkah, Madinah
Return flights from the UKUmrah visa processing included3-star hotels within walking distance of the Haram
14 Nights
3 Star 14 Nights Umrah Package
Makkah, Madinah
Return flights from the UK (London, Manchester or Birmingham)Umrah visa processing included7 nights in Makkah + 7 nights in Madinah (3-star hotels)
7 Nights
4 Star 7 Nights Umrah Package
Makkah, Madinah
Return flights from the UKUmrah visa processing included4-star hotels close to the Haram
10 Nights
4 Star 10 Nights Umrah Package
Makkah, Madinah
Return flights from the UKUmrah visa processing included4-star hotels close to the Haram
14 Nights
4 Star 14 Nights Umrah Package
Makkah, Madinah
Return flights from the UKUmrah visa processing included4-star hotels close to the Haram
7 Nights
5 Star 7 Nights Umrah Package
Makkah, Madinah
Return flights from the UKUmrah visa processing included5-star hotels near the Haram
10 Nights
5 Star 10 Nights Umrah Package
Makkah, Madinah
Return flights from London, Manchester or BirminghamUmrah visa processing included5-star hotels near the Haram
14 Nights
5 Star 14 Nights Umrah Package
Makkah, Madinah
Return flights from the UKUmrah visa processing included5-star hotels near the Haram
7 Nights
October Half-Term 2026 Umrah Deal — 4 Star 7 Nights
Makkah, Madinah
Departs 24 Oct 2026 from BirminghamFlights included — SaudiaOnly 6 seats left
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Why October Is the Autumn Family Window
October is the autumn family Umrah month for UK Muslims, for two reasons. The October half-term gives families a school-friendly week to travel — the first family window since the summer holidays — and the weather is arguably the most comfortable of the whole year, with the summer heat gone but winter not yet arrived. Outside the half-term week, October is quiet shoulder season with good value, while the half-term itself is the one busy, higher-priced spell. It is a popular all-round month that suits families, couples and first-time pilgrims alike.
October Half-Term Umrah for UK Families
The UK October half-term — usually the last week of October (around 26-30 October 2026 and 25-29 October 2027, with Scottish schools breaking earlier in the month) — is the key family window of autumn. A 7-night package fits the week neatly, letting parents take children for Umrah without missing school, in comfortable weather. Half-term places are in high demand and sell out early, with the highest October prices, so book well ahead. See our Umrah for families.
October Weather: The Most Comfortable of the Year
October is mid-autumn in Saudi Arabia and many pilgrims' favourite weather window. Daytime temperatures in Makkah average 34-39°C (93-102°F), easing as the month goes on, and Madinah is cooler and very pleasant at 30-35°C (86-95°F). Nights are mild at 24-28°C (75-82°F). Gone is the punishing summer heat, so daytime Tawaf and the outdoor Ziyarat are comfortable — a major reason October is recommended for first-time pilgrims and families with children.
October Crowds and Prices: Quiet Except Half-Term
October has two distinct phases. The half-term week brings UK and other European families, so the Haram is busier and prices peak for that week. The rest of October is quiet shoulder season, with fares and hotels back near their lows, from around £699 per person. For value, travel outside the half-term week; for the school break, book the half-term as early as possible. For the lowest prices in any month, see our cheap Umrah.
Best Ziyarat Sites to Visit in October
October's comfortable weather makes it one of the best months for guided Ziyarat — the tours of historical Islamic sites — with pleasant daytime temperatures for the outdoor and uphill sites. Every October package includes guided Ziyarat in both holy cities. Around Makkah you visit Jabal al-Nour (the Cave of Hira), the Cave of Thawr, Jabal Arafat and Mina; a day trip to Taif is lovely in the autumn cool. In Madinah the tour covers Masjid Quba (the first mosque in Islam), Masjid al-Qiblatain, Mount Uhud and Jannat al-Baqi. For the rituals themselves — entering Ihram, performing Tawaf around the Kaaba and Sa'i between Safa and Marwah — an English-speaking guide assists you on arrival at Al-Masjid al-Haram.
Choose Your October Umrah Package
Pick your October Umrah by hotel rating, length of stay or departure city:
- By rating: 3 Star from £699 · 4 Star from £749 · luxury Umrah from £899 · cheap Umrah
- By duration: 7 nights · 10 nights · 14 nights
- By departure city: London · Manchester · Birmingham · Bradford · Glasgow
What's Included, and Booking with Insha Travel
Every October Umrah package includes return UK flights, Umrah visa processing through the Saudi Nusuk platform, hotels near Al-Masjid al-Haram in Makkah and Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah, all transfers and guided Ziyarat; meals are room-only as standard, with breakfast or half-board as an add-on. Insha Travel is an IATA-certified UK Muslim travel agency and every flight-inclusive package is ATOL protected, with hotels near the Haram and UK-based support. See the visa guide, read our reviews, or browse other months: Umrah in September, Umrah in November and Umrah in December, or all Umrah packages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is October a good month for Umrah?
Yes — October is one of the best all-round months. The weather is the most comfortable of the year, the October half-term gives families a school-friendly week, and outside that week it is quiet shoulder season with good value.
When is the October half-term for a family Umrah?
The UK October half-term is usually the last week of October — around 26-30 October 2026 and 25-29 October 2027, with Scottish schools breaking earlier. A 7-night package fits the week, so families can travel without missing school.
Is October a good month for first-time pilgrims?
Yes — the comfortable autumn weather and, outside the half-term week, the quiet Haram make October one of the easiest months for a first Umrah, with manageable temperatures for Tawaf and the outdoor Ziyarat.
Is October better than the summer months for Umrah?
For weather, yes. October has none of the 40°C-plus summer heat — daytime temperatures are comfortable and nights are mild — so it is far easier for daytime worship than July or August, while still good value outside the half-term week.
What is the weather like for Umrah in October?
October is mild autumn and very comfortable. Makkah averages 34-39°C in the day, easing through the month, and Madinah is cooler at 30-35°C, with mild nights of 24-28°C — far easier than the summer heat.
Is October cheaper outside the half-term?
Yes. The half-term week is the busiest and priciest spell of October, while the rest of the month is quiet shoulder season with fares and hotels from around £699 per person. Travel outside the break for the best value.
Can women perform Umrah without a Mahram in October?
Yes. Since 2022, women can perform Umrah without a Mahram in any month, including October, travelling alone or in a group. See our women's Umrah packages for details.
Which UK airports offer October Umrah departures?
We arrange October departures from London, Manchester and Birmingham, with connecting options from Bradford (Leeds Bradford), Glasgow and other UK airports.
Are October Umrah packages ATOL protected?
Yes. Every flight-inclusive October Umrah package is ATOL protected, so your money and return flight are financially secured.