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Umrah packages from the UK usually combine several things in one booking:
TravelApp's December Umrah packages from UK currently start from £875 to £1,758 per person, based on shared rooms. Two packages at a similar price can still be very different. One may have a hotel a short walk from Masjid al-Haram, while another relies on a shuttle bus. One may connect through Riyadh, while another connects through Istanbul.
This guide covers what a package should include, what changes the price and which visa routes UK travellers can use. It also explains how to choose hotels and flights, and what to ask before you pay a deposit.
Umrah is a deeply personal journey. Good planning means you can focus on worship rather than logistics.
| Question | Short answer |
| What is usually included? | Return flights, hotels in Makkah and Madinah, transfers and visa arrangements |
| TravelApp UK Umrah Packages prices | From £875 to £1,758 per person for December 2026 departures (shared rooms) |
| Visa for UK citizens | ETA, tourist e-visa or electronic visa waiver, outside the Hajj season |
| Health requirement | Meningitis ACWY certificate, issued at least 10 days before arrival |
| Common trip lengths | 7, 10 or 14 nights |
| Arrival airports | Jeddah (JED) and Madinah (MED) |
| Financial protection | Check for ATOL protection on any package that includes flights |
A UK Umrah package normally includes:
Meals, Ziyarah tours and travel insurance are often extra.
A 4-star 10-night December Umrah package includes:
It is priced on a room-only, quad-sharing basis.
There is no fixed rule for what an "all-inclusive" Umrah package must contain. In this market, it usually means the main travel parts are booked together. It rarely means every meal and service is included.
| Usually included | Often extra or varies | Not included |
| Return flights | Meals (many packages are room only) | Personal spending |
| Makkah and Madinah hotels | Guided Ziyarah tours | Travel insurance |
| Airport and intercity transfers | Private rather than shared transfers | Extra baggage beyond your allowance |
| Visa arrangement | Haramain high-speed train tickets | Upgrades after booking |
| Checked baggage | Larger rooms or fewer people sharing |
Always ask for a written list of what the price covers. Do not assume a service is included because it is common.
Tell TravelApp your preferred UK airport, travel dates, number of travellers and budget. The team will compare suitable Umrah packages and show you what each one includes, line by line.
An Umrah package from the UK typically costs between about £875 and £1,800 per person outside Ramadan, based on four people sharing a room. TravelApp's December Umrah packages from UK range from £875 for a 3-star trip to £1,758 for 14 nights at 5-star. Ramadan dates and private rooms for two cost more.
| Package and dates | Makkah / Madinah nights | Hotels | Flight | Price per person |
| 3-star, 14 nights (1 to 14 Dec) | 7 / 5 | Worth Elite (short walk) and Valy Al Madina | Stansted, via Istanbul | £875 |
| 3-star, 7 nights (23 Dec to 1 Jan) | 5 / 3 | Voco Makkah (shuttle) and Odst Al Madinah | Heathrow, Kuwait Airways via Kuwait | £888 |
| 4-star, 10 nights (18 to 28 Dec) | 5 / 5 | Al Ebaa and Emaar Al Mektan | Heathrow, Saudia via Riyadh | £1,249 |
| 5-star, 10 nights (21 Dec to 1 Jan) | 5 / 5 | Pullman ZamZam Makkah and Pullman Zamzam Madina | Heathrow, Saudia via Riyadh | £1,543 |
All four packages are priced for four people sharing. Each includes private transfers, a visa waiver and a 23 kg checked bag. The 5-star package includes breakfast, and the others are room only. Prices were checked on 5 October 2026 and depend on availability.
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Look at the first two rows. The 14-night package costs less than the 7-night one. That is because it:
The 7-night package uses a Makkah hotel served by a shuttle bus, whereas the 14-night package's Makkah hotel is a short walk away.
Room sharing matters as much as dates. All four prices assume four people in one room. A couple who want a private double room will pay more per person for the same trip.
| Factor | How it affects the price |
| Travel dates | Ramadan, Christmas and school holidays push prices up |
| Hotel distance from the Haram | Walking-distance hotels cost more than shuttle hotels |
| Hotel standard | Higher star ratings cost more, but location matters more |
| Room occupancy | Quad sharing is cheapest per person. Double rooms cost most |
| Number of nights | More nights mean a higher total, but not always a higher cost per night |
| Flight route | Direct flights usually cost more than connecting flights |
| Departure airport | Fares and the cost of reaching the airport both vary |
| Meals | Breakfast or half board adds to the price |
| Booking timing | Peak dates and well-located hotels sell out first |
Send TravelApp your dates, your nearest airport, how many people are travelling and the room type you need (double, triple or quad). The team can quote matching options side by side, so you compare the total cost rather than the headline price.
Location matters more than star rating. A well-located 3-star or 4-star hotel can be easier to live with than a 5-star hotel that needs a shuttle bus. Choose your hotel by how far each person in your group can comfortably walk, especially around prayer times.
Hotels close to Masjid al-Haram cost more, but they let you return to your room between prayers. This makes a big difference for older pilgrims and families with young children. Pullman ZamZam Makkah sits inside the Abraj Al Bait complex beside the King Abdulaziz Gate.
Shuttle hotels are further out and cheaper. Voco Makkah, used in TravelApp's 3-star 7-night package, is in the Kudai district and runs a shuttle to the Haram. Shuttle hotels can be good value for fit, flexible travellers. Before booking one, ask:
Many hotels in Madinah are close to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi. The exact distance still matters for Fajr and for anyone with limited mobility. Ask which gate the hotel is nearest to and whether the walk is flat.
| Level | What you usually get | Watch out for |
| 3-star | Basic, clean rooms. Some are walking distance and some use a shuttle | Shuttle times, room size, lifts |
| 4-star | Better facilities, often a short walk from the Haram | Whether meals are included, and the real walking route |
| 5-star | Larger rooms and the best facilities. The best ones are right next to the Haram | Price per night, and whether "near the Haram" means walking or driving |
A star rating describes the hotel, not its distance from the mosque. Always ask for the hotel name, then check the location yourself.
Travelling with older parents, young children or someone who uses a wheelchair? Tell TravelApp who is travelling and how far each person can walk. The team can prioritise hotels with an easy route to the Haram and suitable room layouts.
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The main UK departure points for Umrah are:
These three airports have had direct flights to Jeddah. Travellers from Scotland, Yorkshire, the North East, Wales and the South West usually take a connecting flight. Routes vary by date, so check the current schedule before booking.
Heathrow has the widest choice. TravelApp's Umrah packages leave from Heathrow and Stansted, with connections through Riyadh, Kuwait or Istanbul. For more on London departures, see our guide to Umrah packages from London, or compare flights from London to Jeddah and Madinah.
Saudia has operated direct flights from both airports to Jeddah. For pilgrims in the North West and Midlands, this saves the trip to London. For more detail, see our Manchester Umrah guide and our Birmingham Umrah guide, or check Manchester to Jeddah and Birmingham to Jeddah flights.
From Glasgow or Edinburgh, most itineraries connect through a Gulf or Turkish hub, or through London. Compare Glasgow to Jeddah and Edinburgh to Jeddah for your dates.
A direct flight is shorter and simpler. It suits elderly travellers, families and short trips. A connecting flight can cost less, but it adds time and the risk of a missed connection. Whichever you choose, check:
Many packages fly into Jeddah and home from Madinah, as TravelApp's 3-star 14-night and 4-star and 5-star 10-night packages do. This saves a long drive back to Jeddah at the end of the trip.
Imagine a family in Leeds. A cheaper fare from Heathrow can be wiped out by:
A slightly dearer flight from Leeds Bradford or Manchester may cost less overall and be far less tiring. Compare the whole journey from your front door.
British citizens need a visa or travel authorisation before they perform Umrah. GOV.UK lists three routes that can be used for Umrah outside the Hajj season:
Hajj needs a separate Hajj visa.
| Route | Validity | Time allowed in Saudi Arabia | Health insurance included? | Key point |
| ETA | 730 days, multiple entries | 180 days in total | No | Introduced in July 2026. Apply online before travel |
| Tourist e-visa | 365 days, multiple entries | 90 days in total | Yes, up to SAR 100,000 | Apply online or on arrival |
| Electronic visa waiver | Single entry | Up to 180 days | No | Apply 48 hours to 90 days before your flight, with flight details |
TravelApp's UK Umrah packages include the electronic visa waiver, which the team processes for you. For more on the newer ETA route, read our Saudi Arabia ETA guide for UK travellers.
Your visa or authorisation lets you enter Saudi Arabia. Saudi authorities also manage access to Umrah and to the Rawdah in Madinah through the official Nusuk app, where pilgrims book timed permits. Your package covers flights, hotels and transport, but not these permits. Check the current permit rules in Nusuk before you travel.
Umrah travel pauses for several weeks before and during Hajj. In 2026, the last Umrah arrivals were in early April. Around Hajj, visitors who are not performing Hajj may also be stopped from flying into Jeddah and Madinah. If you plan to travel in spring 2027, check the official cut-off before paying.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always check the latest GOV.UK Saudi Arabia entry requirements before you travel.
There is no single best month for Umrah. It depends on your priorities:
| Period | What to expect | Suits | Trade-off |
| Ramadan (expected to begin around early February 2027) | Very busy, with a unique spiritual atmosphere | Pilgrims who prioritise Ramadan | Highest prices, largest crowds |
| December to February | Coolest weather (Makkah averages around 29°C in January) | Families and older pilgrims | Christmas dates are in high demand |
| UK school holidays (Christmas, February half-term, Easter) | Convenient for families | Parents with school-age children | Higher prices. Check Easter dates against the Hajj cut-off |
| Summer | Very hot, with average highs around 41°C in July | Budget travellers comfortable with heat | Hard for children and elderly pilgrims |
| Autumn (October and November) | Heat easing, demand moderate | Couples and flexible travellers | Still warm in early autumn |
Ramadan dates follow the lunar calendar and move about 11 days earlier each year. They are confirmed by moon sighting.
You can browse Ramadan Umrah packages, Easter Umrah packages or December Umrah packages. For a full month-by-month breakdown, see our guide to the best time to go for Umrah.
Seven nights is enough for many pilgrims to perform Umrah and visit Madinah. Ten nights gives a calmer pace. Fourteen nights suits families and older travellers who need rest days. No particular number of nights is required.
| Length | Typical split | Suits | Consider |
| 7 nights | About 4 to 5 in Makkah, 3 in Madinah | Limited annual leave | The pace can feel rushed |
| 10 nights | 5 and 5 | First-time pilgrims and couples | A good balance of time and cost |
| 14 nights | 7 in Makkah, 5 to 7 in Madinah | Families and elderly pilgrims | More leave needed, higher total cost |
| Longer stays | Flexible | Retired or flexible travellers | Check your visa's stay limit |
Some travellers add a few days somewhere else after their pilgrimage. TravelApp offers Umrah plus holiday packages, including Umrah plus Dubai.
Book three to six months ahead for Ramadan, Christmas and Easter. Hotels near the Haram and family-sized rooms sell out first on these dates. For quieter periods, six to eight weeks can be enough, but booking earlier gives you more choice of flights and hotels.
If your package includes a flight, it should be ATOL protected. GOV.UK advises pilgrims to:
TravelApp's flight-inclusive Umrah packages are listed as ATOL protected. You should receive an ATOL Certificate when you book. You can confirm any company's licence using the Civil Aviation Authority's ATOL checker.
ATOL is not travel insurance. It protects your money if the travel company fails, not if you fall ill or miss a flight. Read the booking conditions and payment policy before you pay. The payment policy also covers the deposit and the instalment options.
Compare packages line by line, not by headline price. Two quotes only compare fairly when they cover the same people, the same room type, similar hotel locations and the same inclusions. Use this checklist.
| What to compare | Why it matters |
| 1. Total price per person | Make sure taxes and fees are included |
| 2. Room occupancy | Quad, triple and double rooms are priced very differently |
| 3. Hotel names | Without names, you cannot check the location or reviews |
| 4. Distance from the Haram | Walking distance or a shuttle changes your daily routine |
| 5. Makkah nights | Most pilgrims want more time here |
| 6. Madinah nights | Too few nights can feel rushed |
| 7. Flight route | Direct or connecting, and how long the connections are |
| 8. Departure airport | Include the cost and time of getting there |
| 9. Baggage allowance | Check both the checked bag and the Zamzam allowance home |
| 10. Transfers | Private or shared, and whether intercity travel is covered |
| 11. Visa arrangement | Which route is used and who applies for it |
| 12. Meals | Room only, breakfast or half board |
| 13. Cancellation and change terms | What you lose if plans change |
| 14. Financial protection | ATOL Certificate for flight-inclusive packages |
| 15. Support | Who you can call in Saudi Arabia, and when |
A package makes most sense when you want one booking, one point of contact and transfers arranged for you. Booking separately can suit experienced travellers who want full control or want to use airline points. A package is not always cheaper. It depends on the dates and hotels.
Booking separately
Booking a package
Choose simplicity. A package with walking-distance hotels, private transfers and a 10-night stay leaves room to learn your way around without pressure.
Check the room setup before you pay, because a "quad room" may not have four proper beds. Choose flight times that suit children, and look for hotels close enough to rest between prayers. If you are flying with young children, our article on new family seating rules for UK flights is worth reading.
Put location first. Look for:
Ask about wheelchair assistance at the airport when you book.
Compare double-room prices, which cost more per person than shared rooms. A 4-star hotel with a good location often gives the best balance of comfort and cost.
The biggest savings come from:
Even on a budget, keep transfers and a clear list of inclusions in the package.
The right Umrah package depends on four things:
Comparing flights, hotels, room types, baggage and visa arrangements across several quotes takes time. That is where TravelApp comes in.
Tell us what you need:
We compare the options for you:
You choose with confidence. You get clear, side-by-side options that are ATOL protected on flight-inclusive packages, with flexible payment plans available. You decide which one suits your family best.
Hotels near the Haram fill quickly for Ramadan, Christmas and Easter, so the sooner you send your details, the more choice you will have.
Thinking further ahead? Our Hajj Registration 2027 guide explains the registration process for British Pakistanis.
Send us your dates and requirements today, and let us find the Umrah package that fits your journey.
Quick answers to common questions. Reach out if you need more help.
The cost depends on your travel dates, hotel category, airline, and length of stay. As a general guide, economy packages usually start from around £699 per person, while premium 5 Star Umrah Packages can cost £1,799 or more.
Most all inclusive packages include return flights, hotel accommodation in Makkah and Madinah, airport transfers, transport between the two holy cities, and visa support. Some packages also include meals, guided Ziyarah tours, and additional services.
Booking at least three to six months in advance is recommended, particularly if you plan to travel during Ramadan, December, or Easter. Early booking gives you more choice and often better prices.
Yes. TravelApp can arrange departures from several UK airports, including Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, and Edinburgh, subject to airline schedules and availability.
Financial protection depends on how your package is booked and the protections offered by your travel provider. Before confirming your booking, check whether your package includes ATOL protection or any other applicable financial safeguards.
Travelling outside Ramadan and major UK school holidays is usually more affordable. Off peak travel often means lower hotel rates, cheaper flights, and smaller crowds.
Yes. A seven night trip is enough for many pilgrims to complete Umrah and spend time in both Makkah and Madinah. If your schedule allows, a longer stay gives you more time for worship and reflection.
Most UK travellers will need a valid Saudi visa or another approved entry option before travelling. As entry requirements can change, always check the latest official guidance before applying.
