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Planning your Umrah? Let’s make your journey comfortable! Tawaf Travel books flights from UK to Jeddah and Madinah, the two nearest airports to Makkah and Madinah. Flying from London, Manchester, or Birmingham? Just tell us your travel dates, and we’ll book your return flight to Jeddah and one-stop routes to Madinah. ATOL-protected and IATA-accredited, we make booking your Umrah tickets simple and secure.
Most UK pilgrims fly from London, Manchester or Birmingham — the airports with the widest choice of airlines and routes. From Scotland and other regions, you'll travel with one stop.
Departure | Direct to Jeddah? | Routing |
|---|---|---|
London LHR (Heathrow) | Yes — Saudia & BA | Direct flight to Jeddah, one stop for Madinah |
London LGW (Gatwick) | Yes — Saudia (some services) | Direct, or connect for Madinah |
Manchester | Yes — Saudia | Direct, or connect for Madinah |
Birmingham | Yes — Saudia | Direct, or connect for Madinah |
Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen | No Direct Flight | One stop via London or a Gulf city |
Newcastle, Bristol, Leeds, Bradford | No Direct Flight | One stop via London or a Gulf city |
Jeddah (JED): Direct from London, Manchester and Birmingham. A non-stop flight takes around 6–6½ hours to King Abdulaziz International Airport. Jeddah is the gateway to Makkah.
Madinah (MED): No direct flights from the UK. You'll travel with one stop to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, close to Madinah.
Saudia and British Airways fly direct to Jeddah from London Heathrow, and Saudia runs some services from Gatwick too. With several London–Jeddah departures each day, finding dates that suit you is easier, plus there are connecting options for Madinah. For flights to Jeddah from London, this is the ideal starting point. The best start for flights to Jeddah from London.
Saudia flies direct to Jeddah from Manchester, so there's no need to travel down to London. For Madinah, you'll fly with one stop through a Gulf hub. A great choice if you're based in the North.
Birmingham suits Midlands families. Saudia flies direct from Birmingham, with connecting flights to both Jeddah and Madinah. Convenient flights to Jeddah from Birmingham without the trip to a London airport.
Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Newcastle, Bristol and Leeds Bradford have no direct flights to Saudi Arabia. You'll travel with one stop through London or a Gulf city such as Dubai or Doha, with a sensible layover.
Yes, but only to Jeddah. Saudia operates direct flights to Jeddah from London, Manchester and Birmingham, with British Airways flies direct from London Heathrow. These non-stop flights take about 6 to 6 and a half hours, landing at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED). There are no direct flights to Madinah from the UK, so flights to Madinah from the UK go with one stop to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED), close to the holy cities. Jeddah is the gateway to Makkah.
There's no set price. What you pay depends on the season, route, airline and how early you book, with fares highest in Ramadan and the school holidays. Searching for cheap Umrah flights from UK? To find cheap flights to Saudi Arabia from the UK, stay flexible and book ahead, then ask us for a quote.
Book two to three months before you fly for more choice and better prices. The cheapest time to fly to Jeddah is usually outside peak periods, so avoid Ramadan, Easter and the summer holidays.
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A direct flight from UK to Jeddah takes around 6 to 6 and a half hours from London, Manchester or Birmingham. If you fly with a stop, your total journey time will be longer, depending on the connecting flight and the length of your layover.
Saudia operates direct flights to Jeddah from London, Manchester and Birmingham, while British Airways flies direct from London Heathrow. For connecting flights, and for travel to Madinah, you can also fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways or Turkish Airlines.
Not at the moment. There are no non-stop flights to Madinah from the UK, so you'll travel with one stop on a connecting flight to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED). Many pilgrims fly to Jeddah's King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) instead, as it has direct options.
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak seasons. The cheapest time to fly to Jeddah tends to be away from Ramadan, the school holidays and Easter. Book two to three months ahead, staying flexible with your dates, and you'll find better, cheaper flights to Saudi Arabia from the UK.
Around two to three months before you travel is a good guide. This gives you the widest choice of airlines and routes before prices climb. For Ramadan or the summer holidays, book even earlier, as these dates sell out quickly.
Yes. You can book flights only without a package if you just need your Umrah flight tickets. Bear in mind that flight-only bookings aren't always ATOL protected — we'll explain exactly what cover applies before you book.
Yes. Alongside your flight, you'll need a valid Umrah or tourist visa for Saudi Arabia. Most UK passport holders can apply online through the Saudi eVisa system, and we'll help you through it when you book your flights.
Yes, you can book one-way, though most pilgrims choose return flights for better value and easier planning. A one-way ticket suits travellers with flexible dates or onward plans. Let us know, and we'll find a fare for your dates.
Yes. Infants under two usually fly on a cheaper fare, often on a parent's lap, while children aged two and over need their own seat and ticket. Fares differ by airline, so tell us your children's ages, and we'll add them correctly.
Flight prices can change until your booking is confirmed and paid for, as airlines adjust fares by availability. Your quote shows the price at that moment, so to lock it in we'd suggest booking and paying quickly — and we'll always flag any change before you do.
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