Cheap Umrah Packages from UK 2026 from £733

What Does 'Cheap Umrah' Actually Mean?

'Cheap Umrah' means a lower total price per person achieved through 3-star or 4-star hotel accommodation rather than 5-star, not through reduced flight quality, missing visa processing, or fewer services. Every cheap Umrah package from Ahad Travel includes the same return economy class flights from 7 UK airports, the same Umrah visa or Saudi eVisa (electronic visa waiver) processing, and the same private airport transfers as the 5-star tier.

3 factors determine why a cheap Umrah package costs less than a premium package:

1. Hotel star rating. 3-star and 4-star hotels in Makkah and Madinah cost less per night than 5-star properties. The room size, restaurant options, and on-site amenities differ. The bed, the air conditioning, the Wi-Fi, and the 24-hour front desk are standard across all tiers.
2. Walking distance to Masjid al-Haram. 3-star hotels in Makkah sit 850 metres (0.53 miles) to 1.4 km (0.87 miles) from Masjid al-Haram. 5-star hotels sit closer, some within 100 metres (328 feet). The distance difference is the largest part of the price gap.
3. Room occupancy. Headline prices (£733 to £1,098) are per person based on quadruple (quad-share) occupancy. Triple occupancy adds £50 to £150 per person. Double occupancy adds £100 to £300 per person. The hotel room itself is the same size.

Cheap Umrah packages are suitable for budget-conscious pilgrims, first-time Umrah travellers, couples, families, groups, and seniors. The pilgrimage rituals at Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi are identical regardless of hotel tier.

How to Book Cheap Umrah Packages Safely

Book cheap Umrah packages safely by verifying 3 things before you pay: ATOL protection, the named hotel, and full inclusions. Genuine cheap Umrah package deals from the UK exist at £733 to £1,098 per person in 2026. Offers below £733 from unlicensed Umrah travel agents often exclude flights, visa, or airport transfers, adding costs after booking.

Always Verify ATOL Protection

ATOL (Air Travel Organiser's Licence) protection bonds your payment with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), so your money is safe, even if the travel company stops trading. Ahad Travel holds ATOL 74904. Every flight-inclusive cheap Umrah package from Ahad Travel comes with an ATOL certificate issued after booking. Verify any Umrah travel agent's ATOL number on the CAA website before paying a deposit. Ahad Travel is IATA-accredited for direct airline ticket issuance from carriers including Saudia, British Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines.

Check the Hotel Name — Not Just the Star Rating

A "3-star" or "4-star" label without a named hotel is not a genuine cheap Umrah package. Ahad Travel names every hotel on your booking confirmation before you pay the deposit. 3-star Makkah hotels in Ahad Travel's cheap Umrah packages include Emaar Grand Hotel (1 km from Masjid al-Haram) and Emaar Al Manar (1 km). 4-star Makkah hotels include Voco Makkah Hotel (3.7 km) and Elaf Kinda Hotel (700 m). Check the walking distance from the hotel to Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi before booking any budget Umrah package.

Compare Full Inclusions — Not Headline Prices

Compare what is included in the total price, not the headline figure. A cheap Umrah package at £733 per person that includes return flights, tourist visa, hotels, airport transfers, Umrah guide, and ziyarat tours costs less overall than a £500 package that excludes flights and visa. All 8 cheap Umrah packages from Ahad Travel include return flights from 7 UK airports, hotel accommodation in Makkah and Madinah, airport transfers, and visa processing. Ground transport between Makkah and Madinah, Umrah guide, and ziyarat tours are included on selected packages.

What Is Included in a Cheap Umrah Package?

Every cheap Umrah package from Ahad Travel includes 6 core components: return flights, hotel accommodation, airport transfers, Umrah visa processing, hotel bed and breakfast, and ATOL 74904 protection. Selected packages add ground transport, Umrah guide, and ziyarat tours.

1. Return flights from the UK. Economy class return flights from London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), Manchester (MAN), Birmingham (BHX), Leeds Bradford (LBA), Glasgow (GLA), or Edinburgh (EDI) to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport or Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport in Madinah. Airlines include Saudia, British Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines. Direct flights from London Heathrow to Jeddah cover 4,800 km (2,980 miles) in about 6 hours.
2. Hotel accommodation in Makkah and Madinah. 8 packages across 3-star and 4-star hotels from 7 to 14 nights. Room types include quadruple (4-person), triple (3-person), and double (2-person) occupancy. Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping are standard across all hotels.
3. Airport transfers. Private transfer from Jeddah or Madinah airport to your hotel on arrival and from your hotel to the airport on departure.
4. Umrah visa processing. Ahad Travel handles the full visa application through the Saudi Nusuk platform. Visa types across the 8 packages include Umrah visa, electronic visa waiver (Saudi eVisa), and tourist visa. Passport must be valid for 6 months beyond the travel date.
5. Ground transport between Makkah and Madinah. Included on 4 of the 8 packages. The distance between Makkah and Madinah is 420 km (261 miles), about 4 hours by road.
6. Umrah guide and ziyarat tours. A dedicated Umrah guide is included on 5 of the 8 packages. Guided ziyarat tours covering Masjid Quba, Masjid Qiblatain, Jabal Uhud, and Jannat al-Baqi are included on 5 packages.

How to Make Cheap Umrah Packages Even More Affordable

Reduce the total cost of a cheap Umrah package from the UK by following 6 steps:

1. Book 3 to 6 months before departure. Early booking secures lower flight fares and better hotel room availability. Ahad Travel's instalment plans spread the balance over 3 to 12 months with no interest.
2. Travel during off-peak months. September, October, and November 2026 offer the lowest flight and hotel rates for UK pilgrims. Avoid December, Easter, February half term, and May half term breaks for the cheapest deals.
3. Select quadruple (quad-share) occupancy. All headline prices (£733 to £1,098) are per person based on quad-share rooms. The 3 Star 14 Nights package at £733 per person works out to £52 per night on quad-share, including flights, visa, and hotels.
4. Choose 3-star hotels over 4-star. 3-star cheap Umrah packages cost £733 to £886. 4-star packages cost £857 to £1,098. The flights, visa, airport transfers, and itinerary are identical across both tiers.
5. Choose longer stays for a lower nightly rate. The 3 Star 14 Nights package at £733 per person costs £52 per night. The 3 Star 7 Nights package at £740 per person costs £106 per night. Longer stays reduce the per-night cost because the fixed flight and visa costs are spread over more nights.
6. Eat at local restaurants near the Haramain. Makkah and Madinah have affordable restaurants serving Saudi, Pakistani, Indian, and international food within walking distance of Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi. Eating locally costs less per meal than hotel restaurants.

What Is NOT Included in Most Cheap Umrah Packages

5 items are not included in most cheap Umrah packages from the UK:

1. Travel insurance. Health and travel insurance is not included in the package price. UK health insurance policies do not cover medical expenses in Saudi Arabia. Purchase separate travel insurance that covers medical treatment, trip cancellation, lost luggage, and repatriation before departure.
2. Meals beyond breakfast. Hotel breakfast is included. Lunch and dinner are not part of the package. Budget £10 to £20 per day for meals at local restaurants in Makkah and Madinah.
3. Excess baggage charges. Standard airline baggage allowance is included with the return flights. Saudia allows 2 bags of 23 kg (50.7 lbs) each. Other airlines allow 30 kg (66 lbs) including hand luggage. Excess baggage fees apply at the airport for weight above the allowance. Each pilgrim can carry 5 litres (1.3 US gallons) of Zamzam water on return.
4. Personal expenses. Shopping, phone credit, laundry, and personal transport within Makkah or Madinah are not included. Budget for personal spending in Saudi Riyals (SAR) or use a UK debit card with no foreign transaction fees.
5. Ground transport, Umrah guide, and ziyarat tours on selected packages. 4 of the 8 packages include ground transport between Makkah and Madinah. 5 include an Umrah guide. 5 include ziyarat tours. Check your package's inclusions before booking.

Cheap Umrah Packages

Ahad Travel offers 8 cheap Umrah packages in 2026 across 4 durations — 7, 10, 12, and 14 nights — each available in a 3-star and 4-star option. All prices are per person based on quadruple occupancy. Triple and double occupancy rates are listed with each package. Every package includes return flights from the UK, hotel accommodation in Makkah and Madinah, airport transfers, and Umrah visa processing.

3 Star Cheap Umrah Packages

4 cheap Umrah packages use 3-star hotels in Makkah and Madinah, priced from £733 to £886 per person based on quadruple occupancy.

3 Star 7 Nights Cheap Umrah Package — £740

The 3 Star 7 Nights cheap Umrah package costs £740 per person based on quadruple occupancy. 4 nights in Makkah at Emaar Grand Hotel (1 km from Masjid al-Haram) and 3 nights in Madinah at Al Aqiq Al Rawda Hotel (450 m from Masjid an-Nabawi). Inclusions: return flights, waiver visa, hotel accommodation, airport transfers, ground transport between Makkah and Madinah, and ziyarat tours. Cost per person based on triple occupancy: £850. Cost per person based on double occupancy: £960.

3 Star 10 Nights Cheap Umrah Package — £886

The 3 Star 10 Nights cheap Umrah package costs £886 per person based on quadruple occupancy. 5 nights in Makkah at Emaar Andalusia Hotel (850 m from Masjid al-Haram) and 5 nights in Madinah at Emaar Al Mektan Hotel (550 m from Masjid an-Nabawi). Inclusions: return flights, umrah visa, hotel accommodation, airport transfers, and Umrah guide. Cost per person based on triple occupancy: £1,020. Cost per person based on double occupancy: £1,150.

3 Star 12 Nights Cheap Umrah Package — £810

The 3 Star 12 Nights cheap Umrah package costs £810 per person based on quadruple occupancy. 6 nights in Makkah at Emaar Al Manar (1 km from Masjid al-Haram) and 6 nights in Madinah at Odst Al Madina Hotel (500 m from Masjid an-Nabawi). Inclusions: return flights, waiver visa, hotel accommodation, airport transfers, Umrah guide, and ziyarat tours. Cost per person based on triple occupancy: £930. Cost per person based on double occupancy: £1,055.

3 Star 14 Nights Cheap Umrah Package — £733

The 3 Star 14 Nights cheap Umrah package costs £733 per person based on quadruple occupancy — the lowest-priced Umrah package Ahad Travel sells. 7 nights in Makkah at Al Ebaa Hotel (1.4 km from Masjid al-Haram) and 7 nights in Madinah at Emaar Royal Hotel (700 m from Masjid an-Nabawi). Inclusions: return flights, tourist visa, hotel accommodation, airport transfers, Umrah guide, and ziyarat tours. Cost per person based on triple occupancy: £845. Cost per person based on double occupancy: £955. Per-night cost on quadruple occupancy: £52.

4 Star Cheap Umrah Packages

4 cheap Umrah packages use 4-star hotels in Makkah and Madinah, priced from £857 to £1,098 per person based on quadruple occupancy. 4-star hotels add on-site restaurants, shuttle service on selected properties, fitness centres, business centres, and family rooms.

4 Star 7 Nights Cheap Umrah Package — £857

The 4 Star 7 Nights cheap Umrah package costs £857 per person based on quadruple occupancy. 4 nights in Makkah at Voco Makkah Hotel (3.7 km from Masjid al-Haram, free shuttle service included) and 3 nights in Madinah at Elaf Taiba Hotel (250 m from Masjid an-Nabawi). Inclusions: return flights, waiver visa, hotel accommodation, airport transfers, ground transport between Makkah and Madinah, Umrah guide, and ziyarat tours. Cost per person based on triple occupancy: £985. Cost per person based on double occupancy: £1,115.

4 Star 10 Nights Cheap Umrah Package — £1,023

The 4 Star 10 Nights cheap Umrah package costs £1,023 per person based on quadruple occupancy. 5 nights in Makkah at M Hotel Al Dana Makkah by Millennium (5.3 km from Masjid al-Haram, shuttle service included) and 5 nights in Madinah at Dallah Taibah Hotel (300 m from Masjid an-Nabawi). Inclusions: return flights, tourist visa, hotel accommodation, and airport transfers. Cost per person based on triple occupancy: £1,175. Cost per person based on double occupancy: £1,330.

4 Star 12 Nights Cheap Umrah Package — £1,061

The 4 Star 12 Nights cheap Umrah package costs £1,061 per person based on quadruple occupancy. 6 nights in Makkah at Elaf Kinda Hotel (700 m from Masjid al-Haram) and 6 nights in Madinah at Dallah Taibah Hotel (300 m from Masjid an-Nabawi). Inclusions: return flights, tourist visa, hotel accommodation, airport transfers, ground transport between Makkah and Madinah, and Umrah guide. Cost per person based on triple occupancy: £1,220. Cost per person based on double occupancy: £1,380.

4 Star 14 Nights Cheap Umrah Package — £1,098

The 4 Star 14 Nights cheap Umrah package costs £1,098 per person based on quadruple occupancy. 7 nights in Makkah at Ramada Dar Al Fayzeen Hotel (700 m from Masjid al-Haram) and 7 nights in Madinah at Millennium Al Aqeeq Hotel (400 m from Masjid an-Nabawi). Inclusions: return flights, umrah visa, hotel accommodation, airport transfers, ground transport between Makkah and Madinah, and ziyarat tours. Cost per person based on triple occupancy: £1,265. Cost per person based on double occupancy: £1,425. Per-night cost on quadruple occupancy: £78.

Accommodation Options in Makkah and Madinah

Ahad Travel's 8 cheap Umrah packages use named 3-star and 4-star hotels in Makkah and Madinah. Every hotel is confirmed on your booking before you pay. Walking distances are measured from each hotel entrance to the nearest gate of Masjid al-Haram in Makkah or Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah.

Best Hotels in Makkah

3-Star Hotels (Budget-Friendly and Comfortable)

4 cheap Umrah packages use 3-star hotels in Makkah within 850 metres (0.53 miles) to 1.4 km (0.87 miles) of Masjid al-Haram. Emaar Grand Hotel (1 km from Masjid al-Haram) is used on the 3 Star 7 Nights package at £740. Emaar Andalusia Hotel (850 m) is used on the 3 Star 10 Nights package at £886. Emaar Al Manar (1 km) is used on the 3 Star 12 Nights package at £810. Al Ebaa Hotel (1.4 km) is used on the 3 Star 14 Nights package at £733. All 3-star Makkah hotels include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, and room service.

4-Star Hotels (Balance of Comfort and Convenience)

4 cheap Umrah packages use 4-star hotels in Makkah. Voco Makkah Hotel (3.7 km from Masjid al-Haram) is used on the 4 Star 7 Nights package at £857. M Hotel Al Dana Makkah by Millennium (5.3 km) is used on the 4 Star 10 Nights package at £1,023. Elaf Kinda Hotel (700 m) is used on the 4 Star 12 Nights package at £1,061. Ramada Dar Al Fayzeen Hotel (700 m) is used on the 4 Star 14 Nights package at £1,098. 4-star Makkah hotels add on-site restaurants, shuttle service (where the hotel is further from the Haram), fitness centres, business centres, and family rooms.

Best Hotels in Madinah

3-Star Hotels (Affordable and Practical)

3-star Madinah hotels sit 450 to 700 metres (0.28 to 0.43 miles) from Masjid an-Nabawi. Al Aqiq Al Rawda Hotel (450 m from Masjid an-Nabawi) is used on the 3 Star 7 Nights package. Emaar Al Mektan Hotel (550 m) is used on the 3 Star 10 Nights package. Odst Al Madina Hotel (500 m) is used on the 3 Star 12 Nights package. Emaar Royal Hotel (700 m) is used on the 3 Star 14 Nights package. All 3-star Madinah hotels include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping.

4-Star Hotels (Mid-Range Comfort)

4-star Madinah hotels offer mid-range comfort with on-site dining and larger rooms. Elaf Taiba Hotel (250 m from Masjid an-Nabawi) is used on the 4 Star 7 Nights package. Dallah Taibah Hotel (300 m) is used on the 4 Star 10 Nights package. Dallah Taibah Hotel (300 m) is used on the 4 Star 12 Nights package. Millennium Al Aqeeq Hotel (400 m) is used on the 4 Star 14 Nights package. 4-star Madinah hotels add on-site restaurants, room service, fitness centres, and prayer room facilities.

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