December Umrah from London Heathrow
10 Nights • Makkah, Madinah
Package Overview
Day-by-Day Itinerary
The dates below are this departure's own. Exact flight times are on your tickets.
- Day 1
Mon 21 Dec — AJet from Heathrow
Fly AJet from London Heathrow via Istanbul to Jeddah. Many pilgrims change into Ihram during the Istanbul stop so they are ready before the Miqat. A private 7-seater (H1) brings you to voco Makkah, where you check in and, once rested, perform Umrah.
- Days 2–7
Tue 22 – Sun 27 Dec — A week at voco Makkah
The Haram is a 12–13 minute walk away, or take the hotel's free 24/7 shuttle. Christmas Day falls on a Friday, so Jumu'ah at Masjid al-Haram is part of this week. Rooms are room only.
- Day 8
Mon 28 Dec — Private 7-seater to Madinah
Leave Makkah for Madinah by private 7-seater and check in at Zowar International, a 4–5 minute walk from Al-Masjid an-Nabawi.
- Days 9–10
Tue 29 – Wed 30 Dec — Prayers in Madinah
Two days for the Prophet's Mosque. Book Rawdah slots in the Nusuk app as soon as you land, as they fill quickly over the holidays.
- Day 11
Thu 31 Dec — Turkish Airlines home
Your private 7-seater takes you to the airport, and Turkish Airlines flies you home via Istanbul. Allowance on this deal: one 20 kg bag and 8 kg hand luggage per person.
Flights and Transport
| Airline | AJet (outbound) and Turkish Airlines (return) |
| Departing from | London Heathrow (LHR) |
| Dates | 21 Dec 2026 → 31 Dec 2026 |
| Checked baggage | 1 bag, 20 kg per person |
| Hand baggage | 1 bag, 8 kg per person |
| Ground transport | Private 7-seater (H1) transfers: Jeddah Airport → Makkah hotel → Madinah hotel → Jeddah Airport |
Flight schedule
| Date | Flight | From | To | Duration | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outbound Mon 21 Dec | AJet VF1990E | 15:40 London Heathrow (LHR), Terminal S4 | 22:35 Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) | 3h 55m | 2h 5m |
| Outbound Tue 22 Dec | AJet VF191E | 00:40 Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) | 04:35 Jeddah King Abdulaziz (JED) | 3h 55m | — |
| Return Thu 31 Dec | Turkish Airlines TK99Q | 06:30 Madinah Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz (MED) | 10:20 Istanbul (IST) | 3h 50m | 2h 50m |
| Return Thu 31 Dec | Turkish Airlines TK1989Q | 13:10 Istanbul (IST) | 14:15 London Heathrow (LHR) | 4h 5m | — |
Where You'll Stay
You stay at voco Makkah by IHG in Makkah and Zowar International Hotel in Madinah — 10 nights in total.
+7 voco Makkah by IHG
voco Makkah by IHG is a contemporary four-star hotel located on Ibrahim Al Khalil Street in the Al Mesfalah district, approximately 1.3 km from Masjid Al-Haram.
- Distance
- 1.3 km
- Your stay
- Check in 21 Dec, check out 28 Dec. Quad room, room only. A 12–13 minute walk to the Haram, with a free 24/7 shuttle bus to the Haram and back.
- Free WiFi available in all rooms and public areas
- On-site restaurant — International halal cuisine (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
- Continental buffet breakfast available daily
- 24-hour room service
- Kettle in all rooms
- Vegetarian options available
- Private parking available (charges may apply)
- 24-hour front desk
Official rating: 4-star · Licence Number / Property Registration Number 10006217 · Verify on the Ministry register
+7 Zowar International Hotel
Zowar International Hotel is a 3-star property situated 450 metres from Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in central Madinah.
- Distance
- 450m
- Your stay
- Check in 28 Dec, check out 31 Dec. Quad room, room only. A 4–5 minute walk to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi.
- Free Wi-Fi available in rooms and throughout the property
- On-site restaurant with international & regional cuisine
- Buffet and à la carte dining options
- Coffee house on site
- Kid-friendly buffet & kids' meals
- Special diet meals available on request
- Snack bar
- Complimentary bottled water in rooms
Official rating: 3-star · Licence Number / Property Registration Number 10008777 · Verify on the Ministry register
Important: official hotel ratings. Each hotel's star rating above is its official Saudi Ministry of Tourism classification. Package names follow the hotel categories used across UK Umrah operators, and Google, booking sites or the hotel's own website may show a different rating. Walking distances are measured on Google Maps.
Price Per Person
Pick the room you want. The price covers everything listed below — there is no separate airfare to add.
Quad Sharing
Per person · 4 per room
- Adult (16+)£1,310
- Youth (12–15)£1,240
- Child (2–11)£1,160
- Child sharing parents' room, no extra bed £935
- Infant under 2 Shares the parents' bed £405
Prices are per person and include everything listed above.
What's Included
Included in the price
- Return flight tickets — AJet from London Heathrow via Istanbul, Turkish Airlines home from Madinah via Istanbul
- Checked baggage: 1 bag, 20 kg per person
- Hand baggage: 1 bag, 8 kg per person
- Hotel in Makkah — Voco Makkah (4-star), quad room, room only
- Hotel in Madinah — Zowar International, quad room, room only
- Saudi ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) for British passport holders
- Private 7-seater transfer from Jeddah Airport to the Makkah hotel
- Private 7-seater transfer from the Makkah hotel to the Madinah hotel
- Private 7-seater transfer from the Madinah hotel to the airport
- ATOL protected (74904)
- IATA accredited (91245302)
Not included
- Meals (both hotels are room only)
- Visas for non-British passport holders
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
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