7 Nights
Economy 7 Nights Umrah Package
Makkah, Madinah
Return flights from the UKEmaar Al Manar Makkah + Astoneast Taiba MadinahRoom-only stay (meals available as an add-on)
SACRED JOURNEYS
Umrah Packages
Flights, Visa, Hotels and Transfers in One Price
Umrah packages combine return flights, the Saudi visa, hotels in Makkah and Madinah and the transfers between them in one booking and one price. Insha Travel's Umrah packages for 2026 and 2027 start from £500 per person (four sharing a room) in five tiers — Economy, 3 Star, 4 Star, 5 Star and Luxury — for 7, 10 or 14 nights, flying from London, Manchester and Birmingham. We also arrange fixed-date Umrah deals and tailor-made trips with any hotel, meal plan or UK airport. Every flight-inclusive booking is ATOL protected (ATOL 74904) and IATA accredited, through Times Travel Ltd, which has arranged Umrah since 1989.
Plan Your Umrah Journey
AT A GLANCE
Umrah Packages from the UK at a Glance
- Three ways to book
- A ready-made package, a fixed-date deal or a tailor-made trip.
- Price
- Ready-made packages from £500 per adult with four sharing; deals and tailor-made trips are quoted individually.
- Tiers
- Economy, 3 Star, 4 Star, 5 Star and Luxury.
- Nights
- 7 (4 in Makkah, 3 in Madinah), 10 (5 and 5) or 14 (7 and 7); any length on a tailor-made trip.
- Flies from
- London Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted, Manchester and Birmingham, or any UK airport on a custom package, into Jeddah (JED) or Madinah (MED).
- Included
- Return flights, the Saudi visa, both hotels, transfers and an ATOL certificate.
- Payment
- £50 per person deposit, then 50% of the price within 24 hours, balance 20 days before departure (the full price at once if you book inside 20 days).
- Protection
- ATOL 74904 and IATA 91245302. Times Travel Ltd, Companies House 01813409.
PRICES 2026–2027
How Much Does an Umrah Package Cost from the UK?
Our ready-made Umrah packages start from £500 per person with four sharing a room (Economy 7 Nights). The highest ready-made sharing price is £1,885 per person for two sharing on Luxury 14 Nights, and a single room costs more. Fixed-date deals and tailor-made trips are quoted individually.
The starting prices below are per person for four sharing a room, on the ready-made packages. Each includes return flights, the Saudi visa, both hotels and transfers. The meals, transfers, Umrah guide and Ziyarat shown are each tier's defaults; different hotels, meal plans and guides can be requested and priced separately.
| Tier | 7 nights | 10 nights | 14 nights | Meals | Transfers | Umrah guide | Ziyarat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | £500 | £560 | £640 | Room only | Shared shuttle | Step-by-step e-guide; group guide on 14 nights | Paid add-on |
| 3 Star | £535 | £585 | £665 | Room only | Shared | Group orientation or printed guide | Paid add-on |
| 4 Star | £580 | £630 | £730 | Breakfast (7, 10 nights); half board (14) | Private | Umrah guide | Included on 10 and 14 nights |
| 5 Star | £835 | £935 | £1,135 | Half board (7, 10 nights); full board (14) | Private VIP | Scholar-led Umrah guide | Included |
| Luxury | £1,135 | £1,385 | £1,635 | Full board | Private luxury vehicle | Private Umrah guide; with a scholar on 10 and 14 nights | Included |
Umrah Package Prices by Room Type
| Package | Quad | Triple | Double | Single | Child 2–11 | Infant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy 7 Nights | £500 | £600 | £750 | £1,015 | £445 | £155 |
| Economy 10 Nights | £560 | £660 | £810 | £1,100 | £495 | £175 |
| Economy 14 Nights | £640 | £740 | £890 | £1,225 | £560 | £195 |
| 3 Star 7 Nights | £535 | £635 | £785 | £1,060 | £475 | £165 |
| 3 Star 10 Nights | £585 | £685 | £835 | £1,125 | £520 | £180 |
| 3 Star 14 Nights | £665 | £765 | £915 | £1,235 | £590 | £205 |
| 4 Star 7 Nights | £580 | £680 | £830 | £1,120 | £515 | £180 |
| 4 Star 10 Nights | £630 | £730 | £880 | £1,190 | £560 | £195 |
| 4 Star 14 Nights | £730 | £830 | £980 | £1,325 | £645 | £225 |
| 5 Star 7 Nights | £835 | £935 | £1,085 | £1,465 | £740 | £255 |
| 5 Star 10 Nights | £935 | £1,035 | £1,185 | £1,600 | £825 | £290 |
| 5 Star 14 Nights | £1,135 | £1,285 | £1,485 | £2,005 | £1,005 | £350 |
| Luxury 7 Nights | £1,135 | £1,235 | £1,385 | £1,870 | £1,005 | £350 |
| Luxury 10 Nights | £1,385 | £1,485 | £1,635 | £2,205 | £1,225 | £425 |
| Luxury 14 Nights | £1,635 | £1,735 | £1,885 | £2,545 | £1,445 | £505 |
Quad, triple and double are adult prices per person. Single is sole use of a room. Child is aged 2 to 11 with their own bed in a quad room. Infant is under 2, sharing the parents' bed. Youth (12 to 15) and child-sharing-bed prices are on each package page. Prices checked 7 October 2026; the price for your dates is confirmed in your quote.
Triple and double rooms cost more per person: the 3 Star 7 Nights package is £535 in a quad room, £635 in a triple and £785 in a double. Every package also prices youths aged 12 to 15, children aged 2 to 11, a child sharing the parents' bed and an infant under 2. On 3 Star 7 Nights, two adults and two children aged 2 to 11 sharing a quad room pay £2,020 in total (2 × £535 + 2 × £475). Fixed-date deals are priced individually, and Ramadan and UK school-holiday departures cost more.
FIND YOUR PACKAGE
Which Umrah Package Is Right for You?
The right Umrah package depends on your budget, who travels with you and how close you want to stay to the mosques. Each option below says who it suits and links to the full comparison.
Cheap Umrah Packages
Economy is the lowest-priced tier, from £500 per adult with four sharing on 7 nights, with room-only hotels and shared transfers. At 14 nights Economy is £640 and 3 Star £665 on the same basis. Compare every budget Umrah option, or the 3-star Umrah tier.
Umrah Packages for a First Umrah
Every 4 Star Umrah package, from £580 per adult with four sharing, includes an Umrah guide who leads you through Tawaf and Sa'i, private transfers and breakfast or half board. The 10- and 14-night 4 Star packages also include guided Ziyarat in Makkah and Madinah.
5 Star and Luxury Umrah Packages
5 Star packages start from £835 per adult with four sharing, with Makkah hotels 250 to 300 m from Masjid al-Haram, private VIP transfers and a scholar-led guide. Luxury, from £1,135 on the same basis, adds full board, a private guide and hotels in the Abraj Al-Bait complex beside the Haram. See every 5-star Umrah package.
Family Umrah Packages
On 3 Star 7 Nights, a child aged 2 to 11 with their own bed costs £475 against £535 for an adult, a child sharing the parents' bed £380 and an infant under 2 £165. Hotels, meals and nights can be changed for young children or elderly relatives. More on Umrah for families.
Umrah Packages for Women
Saudi Arabia allows women to perform Umrah without a Mahram. Our guide to Umrah without a Mahram explains the rules and our women-only group departures, from £535 per person.
Group Umrah Packages
Mosque, family and community groups book together — a private group can be any size — and the price per person falls as the group grows. A private group can also travel with its own Umrah guide. See our group Umrah rates.
LENGTH OF STAY
Should You Choose 7, 10 or 14 Nights?
Choose 7 nights for a short first Umrah, 10 nights for equal time in both cities and 14 nights for a full week in each. Package names count hotel nights, and the flights add to the trip: the 3 Star 7 Nights itinerary runs over 9 days from leaving the UK to the flight home. Any other length can be tailor-made.
7 Nights: 4 in Makkah, 3 in Madinah
From £500 per person on Economy, £535 on 3 Star and £580 on 4 Star, for four sharing. The shortest ready-made package, with time for Umrah, daily prayers in both mosques and a Ziyarat tour. Compare every one-week Umrah.
10 Nights: 5 in Makkah, 5 in Madinah
From £560 per person on Economy and £585 on 3 Star, for four sharing. Equal time in both cities, and the 4 Star package (£630) adds guided Ziyarat. Compare every 10-night Umrah trip.
14 Nights: 7 in Makkah, 7 in Madinah
From £640 per adult on Economy and £665 on 3 Star, both with four sharing. A full week in each city leaves time for extra Tawaf, the Ziyarat sites and rest between prayers. Compare every two-week Umrah.
TAILOR-MADE UMRAH
Can You Build an Umrah Package Around Your Requirements?
Yes. Insha Travel builds tailor-made Umrah packages from your requirements, whether or not they match one of our ready-made packages. You can start from a ready-made package or from a blank page, and every request is confirmed in your quote, subject to availability.
Can I request any hotel or a Kaaba-view room?
Yes. Through our contracts with hotels across Makkah and Madinah, you can request any hotel at any star level, including a Kaaba-view or Haram-view room. We check availability for your dates and quote the options; a view is confirmed only when the hotel confirms the room.
Can I choose my meal plan and nights in each city?
Yes. Room only, breakfast, half board or full board, any number of nights in Makkah and Madinah, and either city first. The meal plans on offer depend on the hotel.
Can I choose my UK airport, dates and airline?
Yes. Any UK departure airport, your own dates and a preferred airline or routing. Some airports need a connecting flight, and international Umrah pauses for several weeks around Hajj.
Can you arrange private guides and accessible travel?
Yes. A private group works best with up to 12 pilgrims per Umrah guide, who performs Umrah with you and helps at every step; scholar-led groups are larger. Guides speak English, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali and other languages. Tell us about any mobility needs and we build them into your quote.
You can also add an Umrah-plus trip such as Dubai or Istanbul, or a halal holiday. Our page on tailor-made Umrah packages explains how a custom quote is built.
OUR PACKAGES
Ready-Made Umrah Packages for 2026 and 2027
Ready-made packages with named hotels and starting prices. Any of them can be changed, or we can build a tailor-made Umrah from scratch.
Economy Umrah Packages
10 Nights
Economy 10 Nights Umrah Package
Makkah, Madinah
Return flights from the UKEmaar Al Khalil Makkah + Grand Zowar MadinahRoom-only stay (meals available as an add-on)
14 Nights
Economy 14 Nights Umrah Package
Makkah, Madinah
Return flights from the UKEmaar Grand Makkah + Emaar Taiba MadinahRoom-only stay (meals available as an add-on)
3 Star Umrah Packages
7 Nights
3 Star 7 Nights Umrah Package
Makkah, Madinah
Return flights from the UKUmrah visa includedEmaar Al Manar Makkah + Emaar Al Mektan Madinah
10 Nights
3 Star 10 Nights Umrah Package
Makkah, Madinah
Return flights from the UKUmrah visa includedEmaar Andalusia Makkah + Al Aqeeq Al Rawda Madinah
14 Nights
3 Star 14 Nights Umrah Package
Makkah, Madinah
Return flights from the UKUmrah visa includedAl Ebaa Makkah + Emaar Royal Madinah
4 Star Umrah Packages
7 Nights
4 Star 7 Nights Umrah Package
Makkah, Madinah
Return flights from the UKUmrah visa includedElaf Kinda Makkah + Elaf Taiba Madinah
10 Nights
4 Star 10 Nights Umrah Package
Makkah, Madinah
Return flights from the UKUmrah visa includedSheraton Makkah Jabal Al Kaaba + Millennium Al Aqeeq
14 Nights
4 Star 14 Nights Umrah Package
Makkah, Madinah
Return flights from the UKUmrah visa includedRamada Dar Al Fayzeen Makkah + Dallah Taibah Madinah
5 Star Umrah Packages
7 Nights
5 Star 7 Nights Umrah Package
Makkah, Madinah
Return flights from the UKUmrah visa includedJabal Omar Hyatt Regency + The Biltmore Almadinah
10 Nights
5 Star 10 Nights Umrah Package
Makkah, Madinah
Return flights from London, Manchester or BirminghamUmrah visa includedJabal Omar Marriott Makkah + Pullman Zamzam Madinah
14 Nights
5 Star 14 Nights Umrah Package
Makkah, Madinah
Return flights from the UKUmrah visa includedInterContinental Dar Al Tawhid + Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah
Luxury Umrah Packages
7 Nights
Luxury 7 Nights Umrah Package
Makkah, Madinah
Return flights from the UKSwissôtel Makkah + Pullman Zamzam MadinahFull Board meals included
10 Nights
Luxury 10 Nights Umrah Package
Makkah, Madinah
Return flights from the UKFairmont Clock Tower + Sofitel Shahd Al MadinahFull Board meals included
14 Nights
Luxury 14 Nights Umrah Package
Makkah, Madinah
Return flights from the UKRaffles Makkah Palace + The Biltmore AlmadinahFull Board meals included
LIMITED-SEAT DEPARTURES
Umrah Deals — Upcoming Departures
Live fixed-date Umrah packages with flights included and limited seats. Once a departure sells out, the deal closes.
Departs 24 Oct 2026
October Half-Term 2026 Umrah Deal — 4 Star 7 Nights
Makkah, Madinah
Only 6 seats leftFlights included — Saudia7 nights · returns 31 Oct 2026
Departs 26 Oct 2026
October 2026 Umrah Deal — 6 Nights from Manchester with Etihad
Makkah, Madinah
Flights included — Etihad Airways6 nights · returns 2 Nov 2026
Departs 3 Nov 2026
November 2026 Umrah Deal — 7 Nights from Manchester
Makkah, Madinah
Flights included — Pegasus Airlines7 nights · returns 10 Nov 2026
Departs 14 Nov 2026
November 2026 Umrah Deal — 13 Nights from London Stansted
Makkah, Madinah
Flights included — Pegasus Airlines13 nights · returns 27 Nov 2026
Departs 1 Dec 2026
4-Star 14-Night Umrah + Istanbul Packages
Makkah, Madinah & Istanbul
Only 8 seats leftFlights included — Turkish Airlines14 nights · returns 15 Dec 2026
Departs 17 Dec 2026
December 2026 Umrah Package — Manchester Departures
Makkah, Madinah
Flights included — EgyptAir14 nights · returns 31 Dec 2026
Departs 19 Dec 2026
December 2026 Umrah Deal — 4 Star 13 Nights from Manchester (Makkah First)
Makkah, Madinah
Flights included — Qatar Airways13 nights · returns 2 Jan 2027
Departs 21 Dec 2026
December 2026 Umrah Deal — 10 Nights from London Heathrow (Madinah First)
Madinah, Makkah
Only 6 seats leftFlights included — Gulf Air10 nights · returns 31 Dec 2026
Departs 21 Dec 2026
December 2026 Umrah Deal — 10 Nights from London Heathrow (Makkah First)
Makkah, Madinah
Only 8 seats leftFlights included — AJet (outbound) and Turkish Airlines (return)10 nights · returns 31 Dec 2026
Departs 22 Dec 2026
December 2026 Umrah Deal — 8 Nights from London Stansted
Makkah, Madinah
Only 4 seats leftFlights included — Pegasus Airlines8 nights · returns 30 Dec 2026
Departs 27 Feb 2027
Ramadan 2027 (Last 10 Nights) Umrah Deal — 4 Star 11 Nights
Makkah, Madinah
Only 14 seats leftFlights included — Saudia11 nights · returns 10 Mar 2027
WHAT YOU GET
What Is Included in an All-Inclusive Umrah Package?
An all-inclusive Umrah package includes your return flights from the UK, the Saudi visa, hotels in Makkah and Madinah and every transfer between the airport and both cities, in one ATOL-protected price. On top of that, you decide how much more is included — meals, an Umrah guide, Ziyarat and how close your hotel is to the Haram — by choosing a tier or building a tailor-made trip. Our guide to all-inclusive Umrah packages compares every option.
Included in Every Ready-Made Insha Travel Umrah Package
- Return flights from the UK, with the airline confirmed in your quote
- The Saudi visa, with its cost included in the price
- Hotels in Makkah and Madinah, each named on the package page with its official rating and licence number
- Every transfer: the arrival airport to your first hotel, Makkah to Madinah, and back to the airport
- 24/7 phone support from our travel agents, and our team in Makkah and Madinah on the ground
- An ATOL certificate and all local taxes
Travelling on a non-British passport? You are welcome too — see how the visa for your nationality is confirmed.
What You Can Add or Upgrade
- Meals: room only, breakfast, half board or full board. Each tier's meal plan is shown in the price table above, and any package can be upgraded.
- An Umrah guide: from a step-by-step guide to a private guide or scholar who performs Umrah with you, in the language you prefer. The price table shows each tier's guide.
- Ziyarat: guided tours of the historic sites of Makkah and Madinah, included on selected packages and available to add to any other — see which packages include Ziyarat.
- Your room: a different hotel, or a Haram-view or Kaaba-view room, through a tailor-made trip.
- Transfers: shared, private or private VIP, or the Haramain High-Speed Railway between Makkah and Madinah.
Not Included
- Travel insurance
- Personal spending and tips
- Extras you have not added to your package, such as meals beyond your meal plan
HOTELS
Does a Higher Star Rating Put You Closer to the Haram?
Mostly, but not always. On our packages, Luxury hotels stand beside Masjid al-Haram and 5 Star hotels are 250 to 300 m away, while 3 Star and Economy hotels are 500 to 950 m away. A 4 Star hotel can be closer than a 5 Star one: Elaf Kinda is 200 m from the Haram. In Madinah, Luxury, 5 Star and 4 Star hotels are a short walk from Masjid an-Nabawi, and four of them are 50 m away or closer.
These are the hotels on our ready-made packages; you can request any other hotel across Makkah and Madinah. A hotel beside the Haram does not by itself mean a Kaaba-view room — views are requested and confirmed for each booking. The stars beside each hotel are its official Saudi Ministry of Tourism rating, which can differ from the package tier: The Biltmore and Pullman Zamzam Madina are officially rated 1 star, although both stand at the Prophet's Mosque. Walking distances are approximate. Each hotel has its own page in our Makkah and Madinah hotel guide.
Makkah Hotels
Swissôtel Makkah ★★★★★
100 m from Masjid al-Haram, in the Abraj Al-Bait complex · Luxury 7 Nights · full board
Fairmont Clock Tower ★★★★★
Beside the Haram, in the Abraj Al-Bait complex · Luxury 10 Nights · full board
Raffles Makkah Palace ★★★★★
Beside the Haram, in the Abraj Al-Bait complex · Luxury 14 Nights · full board
Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency ★★★★★
250 m from Masjid al-Haram · 5 Star 7 Nights · half board
Jabal Omar Marriott ★★★★★
300 m from Masjid al-Haram · 5 Star 10 Nights · half board
InterContinental Dar Al Tawhid ★★★★★
300 m from Masjid al-Haram · 5 Star 14 Nights · full board
Elaf Kinda ★★★★
200 m from Masjid al-Haram · 4 Star 7 Nights · breakfast
Ramada Dar Al Fayzeen ★★★★
Ajyad, close to the Haram · 4 Star 14 Nights · half board
Sheraton Makkah Jabal Al Kaaba ★★★★
950 m from Masjid al-Haram · 4 Star 10 Nights · breakfast
Al Ebaa Hotel ★★★
500 m from Masjid al-Haram · 3 Star 14 Nights · room only
Emaar Grand ★★★
750 m from Masjid al-Haram · Economy 14 Nights · room only
Emaar Al Manar ★★★
850 m from Masjid al-Haram · 3 Star 7 Nights and Economy 7 Nights · room only
Emaar Andalusia ★★★
950 m from Masjid al-Haram · 3 Star 10 Nights · room only
Emaar Al Khalil ★★
800 m from Masjid al-Haram · Economy 10 Nights · room only
Madinah Hotels
Pullman Zamzam Madina ★
Beside Masjid an-Nabawi · 5 Star 10 Nights and Luxury 7 Nights
The Biltmore ★
Opposite Gate 338 of Masjid an-Nabawi · 5 Star 7 Nights and Luxury 14 Nights
Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah ★★★★★
About a minute's walk from Masjid an-Nabawi · 5 Star 14 Nights and Luxury 10 Nights
Elaf Taiba ★★★★
50 m from Masjid an-Nabawi · 4 Star 7 Nights · breakfast
Dallah Taibah ★★★★
50 m from Masjid an-Nabawi · 4 Star 14 Nights · half board
Millennium Al Aqeeq ★★★★
A short walk from Masjid an-Nabawi · 4 Star 10 Nights · breakfast
Al Aqeeq Al Rawda ★★★
220 m from Masjid an-Nabawi · 3 Star 10 Nights · room only
Emaar Al Mektan ★★★
300 m from Masjid an-Nabawi · 3 Star 7 Nights · room only
Emaar Royal ★★★
700 m from Masjid an-Nabawi · 3 Star 14 Nights · room only
Grand Zowar ★
About 600 m from Masjid an-Nabawi · Economy 10 Nights · room only
Astoneast Taiba ★
700 m from Masjid an-Nabawi · Economy 7 Nights · room only
Emaar Taiba ★
A 12-minute walk from Masjid an-Nabawi · Economy 14 Nights · room only
ZIYARAT
Which Ziyarat Places Can You Visit on an Umrah Package?
Ziyarat is a guided visit to the historic sites of Makkah and Madinah. It is included on 4 Star 10 and 14 Nights, every 5 Star and Luxury package and the deals that list it, and a paid add-on on the rest. The Makkah tour takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and the Madinah tour about 2 hours.
Our guide to all 18 Ziyarat places in Makkah and Madinah covers each stop, which ones you leave the vehicle for, and the sources behind them.
Ziyarat in Makkah
Cave of Hira, Jabal al-Nour
Where the first revelation came. The mountain rises 642 m, about 4 to 5 km north-east of the Haram, and is viewed from its base.
Jabal al-Thawr
The mountain where the Prophet (peace be upon him) and Abu Bakr sheltered for three nights during the migration, about 4 km south of the Haram.
Arafat and Jabal ar-Rahmah
The plain of the Day of Arafah, about 22 km east of Makkah, with the Mount of Mercy marked by its white pillar.
Mina and Muzdalifah
The Hajj valleys between Makkah and Arafat, driven through on the tour.
Jannat al-Mualla
Makkah's historic cemetery, where Khadijah, the Prophet's first wife, is buried.
Masjid al-Jinn
Commemorates the jinn who heard the Quran recited; it stands near Jannat al-Mualla.
Ziyarat in Madinah
Masjid Quba
The first mosque built in Islam, about 3.5 km south of Masjid an-Nabawi, usually entered on the tour.
Jabal Uhud
Site of the Battle of Uhud in 625 CE and the martyrs' cemetery where Hamza is buried, about 5 km north of the mosque.
Masjid al-Qiblatain
The Mosque of the Two Qiblahs, linked to the change of the Qibla towards the Kaaba.
The Seven Mosques
Small mosques along the line of the trench dug for the Battle of the Trench in 5 AH.
Masjid al-Jumu'ah
Where tradition places the first Friday prayer, led on the way from Quba into Madinah.
Bir Ghars
A historic well near Quba, recorded as one the Prophet (peace be upon him) drank from.
FLIGHTS AND AIRPORTS
Which UK Airports and Airlines Do Umrah Packages Fly From?
Our ready-made Umrah packages fly from London Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted, Manchester and Birmingham, into Jeddah (JED) or Madinah (MED). On a custom package we can book flights from any UK airport.
Saudia flies non-stop from London Heathrow to Jeddah in about six and a half hours. Other airlines on our current deals connect through Abu Dhabi (Etihad Airways), Doha (Qatar Airways), Bahrain (Gulf Air), Cairo (EgyptAir) or Istanbul (Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines and AJet). Flights to Jeddah cross the Miqat before landing, so pilgrims travelling straight to Makkah put on Ihram before take-off or on board.
Jeddah's King Abdulaziz International Airport is about 90 km from the Makkah hotels, roughly an hour and a quarter by road. Most packages go to Makkah first: you land in Jeddah already in Ihram and perform Umrah on arrival. Madinah-first trips land in Madinah, or in Jeddah for the drive north, and pilgrims enter Ihram later at Dhul Hulayfah (Abyar Ali), the Miqat on the road from Madinah to Makkah.
Makkah and Madinah are about 450 km apart: four to five hours by private car, or about two and a half hours on the Haramain High-Speed Railway, which we can quote as an upgrade.
SaudiaEtihad AirwaysQatar AirwaysGulf AirEgyptAirTurkish AirlinesPegasus AirlinesAJet
Umrah Packages from Your City
Each guide covers the nearest departure airports, travel to the airport and the packages that suit pilgrims from that area.
VISA
Which Visa Do UK Pilgrims Need for Umrah?
British passport holders can perform Umrah outside the Hajj season on the Saudi Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) or the tourist eVisa, and the visa cost is included in every Insha Travel package. The ETA is valid for 730 days with multiple entries, up to 180 days in Saudi Arabia in total.
Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date you travel. Pilgrims with other passports follow different rules, and we book their Umrah packages too: the visa for your nationality is confirmed in your quote. Our guide to how the Saudi ETA and eVisa work covers each route in full.
Source: GOV.UK Saudi Arabia entry requirements, checked 7 October 2026.
HEALTH
Which Vaccinations Do You Need for Umrah?
Saudi Arabia requires every Umrah pilgrim to have the meningococcal ACWY vaccine, given at least 10 days before arrival. Carry the certificate in your hand luggage, as it can be checked on entry.
Pack enough of any regular medication for the whole trip, in its original packaging with a copy of the prescription. Tell us about wheelchair or mobility needs when you book, so we can plan suitable transfers and hotels.
Source: GOV.UK Saudi Arabia health advice, checked 7 October 2026; confirm vaccines with your GP or a travel clinic.
WHEN TO GO
When Is the Best Time for Umrah from the UK?
December to February is the most comfortable time for Umrah from the UK: average daytime highs are 31 to 33°C in Makkah and 24 to 27°C in Madinah, against 42 to 44°C in both cities from May to September.
Makkah and Madinah Weather by Month: Average Daytime High (°C)
| City | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makkah | 31 | 33 | 35 | 39 | 42 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 40 | 36 | 33 |
| Madinah | 24 | 27 | 31 | 36 | 40 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 42 | 37 | 30 | 26 |
Averages for 1991 to 2020 from NOAA (Makkah) and the World Meteorological Organization (Madinah).
When Is Umrah Cheapest from the UK?
Umrah from the UK costs least outside Ramadan and the UK school holidays. Ramadan Umrah is the busiest and most expensive time of the year, especially the last ten nights. UK school holidays also raise prices: December Umrah departures over Christmas, Umrah over the Easter break, October Umrah at half-term and the summer holidays. In 2027 Umrah closes for Hajj before Easter, so an Easter trip has to arrive by 23 March.
Umrah Month by Month
Each month has its own guide to weather, crowds and departures.
Umrah in JanuaryThe coolest month, in term timeFebruary Umrah packagesRamadan from about 8 FebruaryMarch Umrah dealsThe last ten nights, Eid, then the cut-offApril Umrah tripsThe first days only, before HajjMay Umrah pricesClosed for Hajj in 2027June Umrah travelUmrah reopens after HajjUmrah offers for JulyThe summer holidays beginAugust Umrah holidaysSchool summer holidaysUmrah in SeptemberTerm time again, at year-round pricesOctober Umrah packagesThe autumn half-term weekNovember Umrah dealsTerm time before ChristmasDecember Umrah tripsThe Christmas holidays
UMRAH PLUS
Can You Combine an Umrah Package with a Holiday?
Yes. Insha Travel combines Umrah packages with a holiday or a halal-holiday stopover on request, most often in Istanbul or Dubai. Our Umrah and Istanbul package builds four nights in Istanbul into a 14-night trip, and flights that connect through Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi or Cairo can include a stopover of a few nights, quoted as part of your itinerary.
Five destinations on our connecting routes can be added for a few nights:
Umrah with Dubai
The Burj Khalifa, the old souks of Deira and Dubai Creek, a short flight from Jeddah.
Umrah with Egypt
The Pyramids of Giza, the Mosque of Muhammad Ali at the Cairo Citadel and Islamic Cairo.
Umrah with Turkey
The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, the Grand Bazaar and a Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul. See the Umrah plus Istanbul itinerary.
Umrah with Abu Dhabi
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Louvre Abu Dhabi.
Umrah with Doha
The Museum of Islamic Art and Souq Waqif in Doha.
BUYER'S CHECKLIST
How Do You Choose a Good Umrah Package?
Choose an Umrah package by checking six things before you pay: the ATOL number, each hotel's official rating, the walking distance to the Haram, the room-sharing basis behind the price, what is not included and the flight routing. Every Insha Travel package states all six.
- Check the ATOL number. A flight-inclusive Umrah package must come with an ATOL certificate. Ours is ATOL 74904, and you can confirm it on the Civil Aviation Authority's ATOL holder search.
- Check each hotel's official rating and licence. A package tier is not the same as a hotel's official Saudi Ministry of Tourism classification. Each of our package pages names both hotels with their official rating and licence number.
- Check the walking distance to the Haram. A higher tier does not always mean a shorter walk, so check the distance for each named hotel — ours are listed under hotel distances.
- Check the room-sharing basis behind the price. Our "from" prices are per adult with four sharing a room. Compare the triple, double, single, child and infant rates in the room-price grid.
- Check what is not included. On our packages that is travel insurance, personal spending and any extras you have not added, such as meals beyond your meal plan.
- Compare the flight routing. Compare the total journey time, the number of connections and the arrival airport in each quote; our flights section lists the direct and connecting routes.
BOOKING
How Do You Book an Umrah Package with Insha Travel?
You book an Umrah package in five steps, from a free quote to receiving your travel documents.
- Get a quote. Send your dates, nearest UK airport, the number of adults and children, and the package you want.
- Pay a £50 deposit per person. It holds your seats, and the booking becomes a contract once we issue your confirmation invoice.
- Pay 50% of the price within 24 hours, on top of the £50 deposit. Your flight tickets and ATOL certificate are issued at this point. The deposit is part of the price and comes off your final balance.
- Pay the balance at least 20 days before departure, in up to two instalments.
- Booking less than 20 days before departure? After the £50 deposit, the full price is due once your tickets and ATOL certificate are issued.
- Receive your hotel vouchers and travel documents before you fly.
Cancellations must be made in writing by the lead passenger, and no refund is due once the booking is accepted and the confirmation invoice is issued. Insha Travel does not sell travel insurance, so take out a policy that covers cancellation when you book. The full conditions are in our booking terms.
WHY INSHA TRAVEL
Why Book Umrah with Insha Travel?
Insha Travel is the Hajj and Umrah brand of Times Travel Ltd, a UK company incorporated in 1984 that has arranged Umrah since 1989. Every flight-inclusive booking is ATOL protected.
- ATOL 74904: confirm it yourself on the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) ATOL holder search.
- IATA accredited: 91245302.
- Registered company: Times Travel Ltd, Companies House 01813409.
- Office: 13 Station Road, London SE25 5AH. Telephone 020 3865 7049. Open Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturday 10am to 4pm.
- You see your hotels before you pay: each package names its Makkah and Madinah hotels, their walking distance and their official licence numbers.
- Help whenever you need it: our travel agents answer the phone 24/7, and private travellers have a local team in both holy cities on call (see how support works).
- Prices for every age: each package lists adult, youth, child and infant prices.
Insha Travel Reviews
Read what our customers say on Google, Trustpilot and our website.
“They organised and planned my whole trip of umrah from visa ticket transportation and hotels with excellent service.” — Mahmood N., Trustpilot, August 2026
“Very happy with the team services.” — Aina A., Trustpilot, August 2026
FAQS
Umrah Packages: Frequently Asked Questions
Is an Insha Travel Umrah package ATOL protected?
Yes. Every package with flights is protected by ATOL 74904, and the ATOL certificate comes with your tickets once the 50% payment is made; the number can be checked on the CAA's ATOL holder search.
What is the cheapest Insha Travel Umrah package?
Our lowest advertised starting price is the Economy 7 Nights package, from £500 per person for four sharing a room, with return flights, the Saudi visa, both hotels and shuttle transfers included.
Can I pay for my Umrah package in instalments or by card?
Yes. £50 per person holds your booking and is part of the price; 50% of the price is due within 24 hours, and the balance 20 days before departure. The balance can be paid in up to two instalments, and a booking made within 20 days of departure is paid in full once the tickets are issued. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Maestro and PayPal; How to Book sets out the deposit and payment steps.
How many days do you need for Umrah?
The Umrah rites — Ihram, Tawaf, Sa'i and cutting the hair — take about two to four hours, depending on the crowds. Seven nights is our shortest year-round package, four in Makkah and three in Madinah, which leaves time for prayer and for visiting Madinah; 10 and 14 nights allow a slower pace.
How far in advance should I book an Umrah package?
Book three to six months ahead for most dates. Ramadan and December departures sell out first, so book those as early as you can; fixed-date deals close once their seats are sold.
Do Umrah packages include transfers from the airport?
Yes. Every package includes transfers from the arrival airport to your first hotel, between Makkah and Madinah, and back to the airport: shared on Economy and 3 Star, private on 4 Star and above.
Can you book an Umrah package without flights?
Yes. We sell land-only Umrah packages for pilgrims who arrange their own flights: hotels in Makkah and Madinah, airport and intercity transfers, Ziyarat and everything else on the ground, built around your dates.
Can children, infants and older pilgrims travel on an Umrah package?
Yes. Prices depend on age and on whether a child has their own bed or shares the parents' bed; the room-price grid and each package page show the rates. There is no upper age limit; older pilgrims and anyone with a health condition should see their GP before travelling.
Is there a guide for first-time pilgrims?
Yes. Every 4 Star, 5 Star and Luxury package includes an Umrah guide; 3 Star includes a group orientation or a printed guide, and Economy 14 Nights includes a group guide. For a private guide or a particular language, ask us for a personalised Umrah plan.
Who helps you in Saudi Arabia if something goes wrong?
On a group package, your dedicated group leader manages everything on the ground. On a private Umrah package, where there is no group leader, our dedicated team in Makkah and Madinah can reach you within 45 minutes if anything goes wrong. Our travel agents are also on the phone 24/7 to help with any issue.
What documents do you need for Umrah from the UK?
- A passport valid for at least six months from your travel date
- The Saudi visa — the ETA or eVisa for British passport holders — with its cost included in your package price
- A meningococcal ACWY vaccination certificate
- Your ATOL certificate, flight tickets and hotel vouchers, which we send before you fly
How long is the flight from the UK to Saudi Arabia?
About six and a half hours on Saudia's non-stop flight from London Heathrow to Jeddah; connecting journeys take longer, depending on the route and stopover.
How much baggage is included on an Umrah package?
It depends on the airline and fare: most current deals include 20 to 25 kg of checked baggage per person, and each deal page states its allowance. On a year-round package, the allowance is confirmed in your quote.
Can you perform Umrah during the Hajj season?
No. International Umrah pauses for several weeks around Hajj, and the Saudi ETA and tourist eVisa do not cover Hajj.
Can you bring Zamzam water home from Umrah?
Yes. Saudia carries Zamzam water in addition to your checked baggage and hand luggage. On other airlines, Zamzam water counts towards your normal baggage allowance, and we advise you on each airline's rules before you fly.
Can you arrange wheelchair-accessible transfers and hotels?
Yes. On request we arrange wheelchair-accessible transfers and hotels with wheelchair access, on any package tier. Tell us when you ask for your quote.
How do you check the latest Umrah travel rules?
Check the GOV.UK Saudi Arabia travel advice before you travel. We tell you about any change that affects your booking before you fly.
How much is Umrah for two people?
Two adults sharing a double room pay from £750 each, £1,500 together, for the Economy week with flights; the from-price of £500 assumes four in one room.
How much is Umrah for 3 people?
Three adults in a triple room pay from £600 each, £1,800 together, on the Economy week.
When does Umrah close for Hajj in 2027?
For about ten weeks, on our estimate. Saudi Arabia's published calendar for the 1448 Umrah season ends new Umrah visas on 9 March 2027, makes 23 March 2027 the last day to enter and 7 April 2027 the last day to leave. No date has been announced yet for Umrah to reopen after Hajj 2027; our estimate is early June 2027.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Get Your Umrah Package Quote
Tell us your dates, your nearest UK airport and who is travelling. We quote a ready-made or tailor-made package, and every flight-inclusive booking is ATOL protected (ATOL 74904).
UK office open Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturday 10am to 4pm.