Umrah Packages from Leicester
Leicester's diverse Muslim community—one of Britain's largest—deserves Umrah services tailored to their needs. From the historic streets of Highfields to the thriving Evington Road, we've been helping Leicester families fulfill their pilgrimage dreams.
Book Umrah packages from Leicester with verified 5-star hotels in Makkah near Masjid al-Haram. Whether you need a cheap Umrah package from Leicester or a luxury 5 star Umrah package, we offer the best Leicester Umrah package prices with Kaaba view rooms, airport transfers, and 24/7 WhatsApp support. Trusted by hundreds of Leicester pilgrims for affordable, hassle-free Umrah travel.
How much does an Umrah package from Leicester cost?
Umrah packages from Leicester typically run £750–£3,000 per pilgrim including a hotel near Masjid al-Haram, ground transfers and Ziyarat, with return flights to Jeddah from East Midlands Airport adding £360 to £650 per person.
| Departure airport | East Midlands Airport (EMA) |
|---|---|
| Airlines used | Turkish Airlines via Istanbul, Emirates via Dubai, Qatar Airways via Doha |
| Typical return airfare | £360–£650 per person |
| Package price band | £750–£3,000 per person |
| Visa route | British passport holders can apply for the Saudi eVisa online in minutes — approval usually lands within 24–48 hours and it is… |
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Sample Umrah Packages from Leicester
Starting prices per person. Actual pricing depends on travel dates, hotel category, and room sharing.
Budget — 10D / 9N Umrah from Leicester
- 🕋 Makkah: Rawdah Al Mukhtara · 800m from Haram
- 🕌 Madinah: Mona Salam · 650m from Masjid an-Nabawi
- ✈️ Flight guidance · Visa assistance · Ground transfers
- 🍽️ Breakfast · Ziyarat tours · 24/7 WhatsApp support
Standard — 10D / 9N Umrah from Leicester
- 🕋 Makkah: Waha Al Deafah · 600m from Haram
- 🕌 Madinah: Ergwan Al Madinah · 400m from Masjid an-Nabawi
- ✈️ Flight guidance · Visa assistance · Ground transfers
- 🍽️ Breakfast · Ziyarat tours · 24/7 WhatsApp support
Premium — 10D / 9N Umrah from Leicester
- 🕋 Makkah: Swissôtel Al Maqam · 2 min walk from Haram
- 🕌 Madinah: Movenpick Anwar Al Madinah · 3 min walk from Masjid an-Nabawi
- ✈️ Flight guidance · Visa assistance · Ground transfers
- 🍽️ Breakfast · Ziyarat tours · 24/7 WhatsApp support
Sort: Price: Low to High · All packages available with 10% deposit · Balance payable closer to travel.
Transparent Umrah Package Price from Leicester — No Hidden Costs
Starting prices in GBP, per person. Rates vary with season and hotel category.
What's Included in Every Umrah Package from Leicester
- Return flight guidance (Leicester ↔ Jeddah)
- Umrah visa processing & documentation support
- 5-star & 4-star hotel options near Haram & Masjid an-Nabawi
- Airport transfers (Jeddah ↔ Makkah ↔ Madinah)
- Daily breakfast · Halal-certified · Indian, Arabic & Continental options
- Ziyarat tours in Makkah & Madinah with experienced guides
- Zamzam water — 5 litres per pilgrim
- Welcome kit & basic laundry support (tier-dependent)
- Travel insurance guidance & pre-departure briefing
- 24/7 WhatsApp support in your local language throughout the journey
Travel Logistics & Umrah Flight Prices from Leicester
Pilgrims fly from East Midlands (EMA) / Birmingham (BHX) to King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah (JED). Direct and one-stop routings are typically operated by Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines.
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Economy return fare£380 – £520
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Premium / Business return fare£720 – £1,100
Prices are indicative return fares from Leicester. Peak season (Ramadan, school holidays) and last-minute bookings run higher. Fares are estimated separately from hotel/land packages.
Umrah Package Durations from Leicester
7-Day Umrah Package from Leicester
Our 7-day Umrah package from Leicester is designed for working pilgrims who want a focused, short spiritual journey — typically 3 nights in Makkah and 3 nights in Madinah, with airport transfers and Ziyarat included. Best suited for solo travellers, couples, and returning pilgrims who don't need extended stays.
15-Day Umrah Package from Leicester
The 15-day Umrah package from Leicester is our most popular family option — usually 8 nights in Makkah and 6 nights in Madinah. It gives you a relaxed pace to complete multiple Umrahs, visit historical sites, and pray 40 consecutive salahs at Masjid an-Nabawi (Arbaeen).
21-Day Umrah Package from Leicester
Our 21-day Umrah package from Leicester is ideal for extended spiritual retreats, retired pilgrims, and families with elderly members. Longer stays allow deeper worship, better rest between rituals, and complete Ziyarat coverage in both cities.
Flights from Leicester to Jeddah
Leicester pilgrims fly out of East Midlands Airport (EMA), about 35 minutes by road away. Because that transfer sits before a three-hour international check-in, we build the pickup time backwards from the flight rather than from your postcode.
Jeddah is a connecting journey from EMA. The carriers with the most workable timings are Turkish Airlines via Istanbul, Emirates via Dubai and Qatar Airways via Doha; we filter out anything with under 90 minutes to change or an overnight airport wait.
Open-jaw itineraries — into Madinah, out of Jeddah — are worth pricing from Leicester. They remove one intercity road leg and frequently cost the same as a return.
Plan on £360–£650 return per person from EMA. Two seats on the same aircraft booked in different fare classes can differ by a third, which is exactly why we quote airfare separately from the land package instead of hiding it inside one number.
Entry requirements for pilgrims from Leicester
British passport holders can apply for the Saudi eVisa online in minutes — approval usually lands within 24–48 hours and it is valid for one year with multiple entries. No agent stamp is required, so you can book flights before the visa is issued.
Most refusals and airport turnbacks trace to one of three things — passport validity, the ACWY vaccination certificate, or missing consent paperwork for a minor. None of them are hard to fix with four weeks' notice.
There is no visa admin fee on Leicester bookings. Should the application be declined for reasons you did not cause, the ground portion of what you paid comes back in full.
Leicester departure seasons and pricing
February half-term, the Easter break and late July through August are the busiest windows for UK departures, and airfares from your local airport can double in those weeks. October half-term and the January–early February lull are consistently the cheapest.
Across East Midlands the same pattern repeats every year, and it is worth planning around rather than fighting. If your dates are fixed by work or school, book early — peak-window fares rise steadily and rarely fall back. If they are flexible, moving ten days in either direction is worth more than any promotion.
Treat Ramadan separately. Rates in the final ten nights bear no relation to the rest of the year, and the good hotels near the Haram are gone long before the month begins — Leicester families should be planning by the previous autumn.
Why Leicester pilgrims book with us
Families from the Masjid Umar, Masjid Hamza and Leicester Central Mosque community make up a large share of our Leicester departures. They came from referrals, and referrals stop instantly the first time a hotel is misrepresented — so we verify every property in person.
Households in Highfields, Spinney Hills and Evington often travel together, and we handle the logistics as a single booking: one transfer to East Midlands Airport, one Jeddah pickup, adjacent rooms in both cities.
Our team answers on WhatsApp during Leicester waking hours, not only Saudi office hours, and we stay reachable for the whole journey — not just until the deposit clears.
Matching a Makkah hotel to your Leicester budget
Because you connect, we track the inbound flight and hold the driver against the actual landing time. No Leicester guest has to find a taxi at 3am because a hub delay pushed them two hours late.
Spending at the upper end of £750–£3,000 buys proximity rather than luxury. The towers beside the Haram are five minutes from a gate; a comparable room a twelve-minute walk away costs a fraction of that, and the difference is usually two or three extra nights.
The properties Leicester pilgrims book most often are Makkah Towers, Anjum Hotel Makkah, Fairmont Clock Royal Tower and Pullman ZamZam Makkah — each page shows live rates, verified gate-to-lobby walking times and real guest feedback.
Whatever tier you choose, we publish the real walking distance to the nearest Haram gate rather than a straight-line figure. The gap between those two numbers is what makes people feel misled on arrival.
The real cost of Umrah from Leicester
Umrah pricing from Leicester splits into two separate numbers, and confusing them is how families end up over budget.
Number one is airfare: £360–£650 return per person from your local airport. Number two is the land package — Makkah and Madinah hotels, Jeddah transfers, the intercity leg and Ziyarat — at £750 to £3,000 per person for ten nights, depending on how close to Masjid al-Haram you sleep.
What moves the land price most is metres, not stars. Courtyard-adjacent towers carry an enormous premium; step back a ten-minute walk and the same room standard costs a fraction, which is often how a Leicester family affords a longer stay.
No surprise line items appear after you pay. Taxes, Saudi visa processing, airport pickup, the Makkah–Madinah transfer and Ziyarat are all priced in. Cheaper quotes from the UK almost always exclude one of those four things.
Sample 7-night Umrah itinerary from Leicester
This is how a standard 7-night trip from Leicester is usually sequenced — four nights in Makkah, three in Madinah. Your own dates, hotel and transfer choices are confirmed on the quote; treat the days below as a shape, not a fixed schedule.
- Day 1 — Departure: Depart East Midlands Airport (EMA) with one stop en route to Jeddah. Ihram is normally assumed before boarding or at the last point before the Meeqat, so pack your ihram in hand baggage.
- Day 2 — Arrival and first Umrah: Land at Jeddah (JED), clear biometrics and immigration, then a private transfer to your Makkah hotel. Most pilgrims rest briefly, then perform Tawaf and Sa'i the same evening when the Haram is calmer.
- Day 3 — Makkah: A full day inside the Haram: five prayers in congregation, extra Tawaf, and Zamzam. Hotels within a short walk matter most on this day.
- Day 4 — Makkah and Ziyarat: Optional Makkah Ziyarat covering Jabal al-Nour, Mina, Muzdalifah, Arafat and Jabal al-Rahmah, returning in time for Maghrib at the Haram.
- Day 5 — Makkah to Madinah: Check out after Fajr and travel to Madinah by private vehicle or Haramain high-speed rail, then check in near Masjid an-Nabawi.
- Day 6 — Madinah: Prayers at Masjid an-Nabawi, time in the Riyadh al-Jannah queue system, and optional Ziyarat to Quba, Qiblatain and Uhud.
- Day 7 — Madinah: A slower day for reflection, shopping around the Haram plaza and packing before the return sector.
- Day 8 — Return: Transfer to Madinah (MED) or back to Jeddah for the flight home to Leicester, depending on which return routing your fare allows.
Prefer a shorter or longer trip? We run the same structure over 5, 10 and 14 nights — see the Umrah packages or ask for a custom split between the two cities.
Umrah Preparation Checklist — Leicester Packages
Complete these essential steps before booking your Umrah packages from Leicester:
- Apply for Umrah visa at least 4 weeks before travel
- Confirm passport validity extends 6+ months beyond return
- Book flights from Birmingham, East Midlands, or London early
- Get meningitis (ACWY) vaccination from your GP
- Prepare Ihram garments (men) and modest Abayas (women)
- Break in walking shoes thoroughly before departure
- Notify your bank of travel to Saudi Arabia
- Download prayer times and navigation apps
- Print all booking confirmations
- Pack for varied conditions: air conditioning and outdoor heat
Expert Tips for Leicester Umrah Packages
Insider advice from our specialists who arrange Umrah packages from Leicester year-round:
- Tip 1: Birmingham Airport has easier parking and calmer atmosphere than Heathrow
- Tip 2: The Leicester to London St Pancras train takes just 75 minutes—fast for Heathrow connections
- Tip 3: Perform Tawaf on upper levels during peak times for less crowding
- Tip 4: Early morning after Fajr offers the most peaceful worship experience
- Tip 5: Memorize King Fahad Gate's location for quick Haram access
- Tip 6: Many Leicester families visit Madinah first, concluding at the Kaaba in Makkah
- Tip 7: Zamzam water is freely available throughout Haram—bring a reusable bottle
- Tip 8: The new Haram expansion areas offer excellent air conditioning
Hotels Leicester Pilgrims Book Most
Verified properties near Masjid al-Haram — each page shows live rates and gate-to-lobby walking times
Frequently Asked Questions - Umrah from Leicester
Answers to common questions from Leicester pilgrims
How long is the flight from Leicester to Makkah, and is it direct?
Pilgrims from Leicester normally depart from East Midlands Airport (EMA). Carriers we book most often on this route: Turkish Airlines via Istanbul, Emirates via Dubai, Qatar Airways via Doha.
How much are return flights from Leicester for Umrah?
Return airfare from Leicester to Jeddah typically sits between £360 and £650 per person depending on how far ahead you book and which weeks you travel. We quote the live fare at the time of booking rather than an average.
What does an Umrah package from Leicester cost per person?
Packages from Leicester run from about £750 to £3,000 per person. The difference is almost entirely the hotel: walking distance to Masjid al-Haram, room grade and how many people share a room. Ground transfers and Ziyarat are quoted separately so you only pay for what you add.
Do pilgrims from Leicester need a visa for Umrah?
British passport holders can apply for the Saudi eVisa online in minutes — approval usually lands within 24–48 hours and it is valid for one year with multiple entries.
When is the cheapest time to travel from Leicester?
February half-term, the Easter break and late July through August are the busiest windows for UK departures, and airfares from your local airport can double in those weeks. October half-term and the January–early February lull are consistently the cheapest.
Can you coordinate a group booking from Leicester?
Yes. We regularly hold one hotel and room block for groups organised through community mosques in Leicester, including Masjid Umar and Masjid Hamza. Everyone stays in the same property even when members fly on different dates.
Which airport should Leicester pilgrims use for Umrah?
Leicester pilgrims have excellent options. Birmingham Airport (40 minutes away) offers Emirates and Qatar connections. East Midlands Airport (30 minutes) has European hub connections. London Heathrow provides the most flights, including direct Saudi Airlines services, accessible via 75-minute train to St Pancras.
How much does Umrah from Leicester typically cost?
Umrah packages from Leicester range from £750-3,000 per person depending on hotel category and season. Budget 4-star packages start around £750-900 for 7 nights. Premium 5-star hotels near Haram range from £1,400-2,800. Ramadan packages are 50-80% higher.
Which hotels suit Leicester families?
Leicester families often choose Swissotel Al Maqam for its value and location. The Pullman ZamZam offers excellent direct Haram access for families with elderly members. For special occasions, Fairmont Clock Royal Tower provides Kaaba view rooms. Budget options include Elaf properties.
Can I travel from Leicester to Birmingham Airport easily?
Yes, Birmingham Airport is approximately 40 minutes by car via the M69/M6. By train, travel from Leicester to Birmingham New Street (approximately 1 hour), then the Air-Rail Link to the airport (10 minutes). The journey is straightforward and well-connected.
Is Ramadan Umrah available from Leicester?
Absolutely—Ramadan Umrah is deeply rewarding. Book 5-6 months ahead for preferred hotels. Expect larger crowds, premium pricing (50-80% higher), and extended prayer times. The spiritual atmosphere during Ramadan, especially the last ten nights, is extraordinary.
What vaccinations do Leicester pilgrims need?
Meningitis (ACWY) vaccination is mandatory, required at least 10 days before entering Saudi Arabia. Leicester GPs can provide this free for Umrah purposes. Additional requirements may apply based on current health guidance—we advise when booking.
Can elderly relatives from Leicester perform Umrah?
Yes, with appropriate planning. We recommend hotels with direct Haram access, wheelchair-accessible rooms, and accessible transfers. The Haram provides free wheelchairs and dedicated Tawaf lanes. We coordinate all accessibility requirements in advance.
Do you arrange group bookings from Leicester?
Yes! We regularly coordinate mosque groups, extended families, and community organizations from Leicester. Group bookings often secure better rates, and we arrange adjacent rooms and private transfers for the entire party.
What's included in Leicester packages?
All packages include 5-star hotel accommodation in Makkah, optional Madinah hotels, private airport transfers from Jeddah, intercity transfers if visiting both cities, and 24/7 WhatsApp support. Transparent pricing with no hidden fees.
How far is Jeddah Airport from Makkah?
King Abdulaziz International Airport is approximately 80 km from central Makkah. The transfer takes 45-60 minutes normally, extending to 75-90 minutes during peak periods like Ramadan. All packages include private transfers.
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