Easter Umrah Packages 2027

Your Easter 2027 Umrah calendar in one table

Here are the key dates for Easter 2027, with the Hijri date for each. Hijri dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar and may shift by a day.

On a dedicated Umrah visa, your Easter trip must still land in Saudi Arabia by 23 March and leave by 7 April. School dates vary between councils, academies and schools, so check your child's term dates.

Planning note: Saudi Arabia hasn't announced its 2027 Makkah access restrictions. The early-April estimate is based on the 2026 timetable and isn't a confirmed deadline.

Find the right Easter 2027 Umrah packages by hotel grade and length of stay

Choosing your package comes down to two simple questions: how close do you want to stay to the mosques, and how many nights can you get away? Pick a 3, 4 or 5-star hotel, then choose 7, 10 or 14 nights. Every package includes flights, hotels and transfers, and you can call us for a quote on any of them.

Prices are per person, four sharing, with connecting flights; direct flights cost extra. Every trip flies out by 22 March. Distances are approximate walks to Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi; hotels may be swapped for similar ones. Star grades describe each package as a whole, and some hotels hold a lower official rating, so ask us for each hotel's own rating.

3-star Easter Umrah packages for 2027

From £756 per person, our 3-star Easter Umrah packages are the affordable way to take the whole family. They suit first-timers, budget-conscious households and younger pilgrims happy with a 15 to 20-minute walk to prayer. Flights, hotels, transfers and the Makkah–Madinah coach are bundled in, and the 14-night stay gives a full week in each holy city.

4-star Easter Umrah packages for 2027

From £805 per person, the 4-star tier suits families who want larger hotels, on-site restaurants and more comfort after long days of worship. These Makkah hotels are approx. 1 to 1.3 km from Masjid al-Haram, and voco Makkah runs a shuttle, so you're paying for comfort more than proximity. A good fit for parents with teenagers.

5-star Easter Umrah packages for 2027

From £925 per person, our 5-star Easter Umrah packages keep you closest to prayer. Swissôtel Al Maqam is approx. 250 m from Masjid al-Haram, and Anwar Al Madinah Mövenpick is approx. 100 m from Masjid an-Nabawi. Ideal if you're bringing elderly parents or want to rest in your room between prayers.

Why book an Easter Umrah package from the UK this year?

Easter is when much of the UK slows down: many schools break up, offices close and families finally have time together. That makes it a lovely time for Umrah, and the Prophet (peace be upon him) said one Umrah to the next wipes away the sins in between (Sahih al-Bukhari).

• Two bank holidays, fewer days of annual leave: With Good Friday and Easter Monday off, a 7-night trip from 22 March needs four days' leave (five in Scotland).
• Part of the trip falls in the school break: For many schools in England, an Umrah visa trip leaving by 22 March misses a few term days; check your dates.
• Quieter mosques once the Ramadan crowds leave: Three weeks after Eid, tawaf and sa'i are calmer, and you can keep the six Shawwal fasts in Makkah.
• Cooler days before the summer heat arrives: Over Easter, daytime highs in Makkah average around 33°C to 36°C, with comfortable evenings for tawaf.
• Why Easter 2027 may be an important window: On current Hijri projections, Easter 2028 and 2029 fall close to the pre-Hajj period; future Umrah dates aren't announced.

Can you still perform Umrah over Easter 2027?

Yes, within fixed dates. Under the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah's 1448 calendar, dedicated Umrah visas are issued until 9 March 2027, and Umrah-visa travellers must enter Saudi Arabia by 23 March and leave by 7 April.

• On an Umrah visa: Arrive by 23 March, leave by 7 April: Your flight must land by 23 March, so avoid overnight flights on the 23rd. Overstaying past 7 April risks fines and a travel ban.
• Leaving before term ends: School absence to weigh up: In England, unapproved term-time absence can mean an £80 fine per parent, per child, so speak to your school first.

On a Saudi ETA or tourist eVisa: Why Makkah comes first

Since 1 July 2026, British passport holders can apply for a Saudi Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), and tourist eVisas remain available. Either may allow Umrah outside the Hajj season with a Nusuk permit, subject to current Saudi rules. In 2026, Makkah needed a special entry permit from 13 April. A similar restriction is expected in early April 2027, but no date is announced, so plan Makkah first.

What your Easter Umrah package covers, and what it doesn't

Before you book, it helps to know exactly where your money goes. Every Easter Umrah package is fully bundled around the essentials; a few extras can be added on request, and a handful of personal costs sit outside the price. Here's the full picture, so nothing catches you out in Makkah or Madinah.

Included as standard

Every Easter package includes:

• Return flights from your UK airport; direct Jeddah flights cost extra.
• Makkah and Madinah hotels for your chosen nights.
• Airport transfers on arrival and departure.
• Coach between Makkah and Madinah (approx. 450 km, around five hours).
• Nusuk guidance for your visa, Umrah permit and Rawdah slot.
• A UK-based adviser before you fly.

Add-ons arranged on request, including guided ziyarah

Add any of these to your quote:

• Guided ziyarah in Madinah: Masjid Quba, Masjid al-Qiblatain, Mount Uhud and Jannat al-Baqi.
• Guided ziyarah in Makkah: Jabal al-Nour (Cave of Hira) and Jabal Thawr.
• Meal plans, so food is ready after prayer.
• Room upgrades from quad to triple or double.
• Extra baggage for gifts on the way home.

Costs to budget for separately

Set a little aside for:

• Travel insurance with medical cover.
• MenACWY vaccination from a clinic or pharmacy.
• Meals outside your room plan.
• Spending money for laundry, taxis and small buys.
• Gifts such as Madinah dates and prayer mats.

No hidden extras: your adviser flags each one when you book.

Choosing hotels close to the two holy mosques

Once you arrive, distance matters more than star ratings. You'll walk to the mosque several times a day, so choose with your slowest walker in mind.

Makkah hotels and their walk to masjid al-Haram

Our closest Makkah hotels are approx. 250 to 500 m from Masjid al-Haram. The rest are approx. 1 to 1.4 km, around 15 to 20 minutes. Before Fajr and Jumu'ah, the tower lifts queue, so leave early.

Madinah hotels and their walk to masjid an-Nabawi

Our closest Madinah hotels are approx. 100 to 300 m from Masjid an-Nabawi; the rest are approx. 700 m to 1.2 km. If women in your group use the women's entrances, ask which side of the mosque your hotel faces.

Double, triple and quad rooms for families and groups

Our "from" prices assume four sharing a quad room; a triple or double costs more per person.

How much does an Easter Umrah package cost in 2027 from the UK?

Easter Umrah packages 2027 from the UK start at £756 per person for 3-star hotels over 7 nights and reach £1,095 per person for 5-star hotels over 14 nights, based on four sharing with connecting flights. Each package price is in the tables above.

What pushes the price up or down

Direct flights cost more than connecting routes, and a double room costs more per person than a quad. A closer hotel within the same grade, child fares, meal plans and ziyarah add-ons also change the total.

Easter vs Ramadan 2027: How the prices compare

Our Easter Umrah deals for 2027 start £34 to £210 per person lower than Ramadan packages of the same star grade and length.

Both seasons are priced per person, four sharing, with connecting flights, checked on 1 October 2026. Hotels and some inclusions differ between seasons, so compare full package details.

Flying to Saudi Arabia at Easter: UK airports, airlines and routes

Where you fly from affects both the price and how long the journey takes. Heathrow, Manchester and Birmingham have direct flights to Jeddah, while other UK airports connect through a hub such as Doha or Istanbul. Here's how each option works, so you can choose what suits your family.

Direct Jeddah flights from Heathrow, Manchester and Birmingham

Direct flights to Jeddah from the UK leave Heathrow, Manchester and Birmingham, including with Saudia, reaching King Abdulaziz International Airport in around six and a half hours. Direct routes cost extra. Flying into Jeddah, put on ihram before the plane crosses the miqat; many pilgrims change at the UK airport.

One-stop connections from Gatwick, Leeds Bradford, Glasgow and Beyond

From Gatwick, Leeds Bradford, Glasgow and other airports, you'll connect via hubs such as Doha, Dubai, Istanbul or Cairo, with airlines including Qatar Airways, Emirates, Turkish Airlines and EgyptAir.

Flying Home from Madinah or Jeddah

Fly into Jeddah, finish in Madinah and fly home from Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport with one connection, saving the coach ride back. Flying from a specific city? See our Umrah packages from London, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow.

Visa, Nusuk and health checks before you fly

A calm Easter Umrah starts with paperwork, not packing. Before you fly, three things must be in order for every traveller: the visa and Nusuk permits, the meningitis vaccination and your travel documents. Start early, because Umrah visas are only issued until 9 March 2027.

Umrah and Rawdah Permits on the Nusuk App

Nusuk is Saudi Arabia's mandatory Umrah platform for visas and permits, and names must match passports exactly. The Rawdah, which the Prophet (peace be upon him) called a garden from the gardens of Paradise, needs its own slot. See our Umrah visa page.

Vaccinations: MenACWY and extra rules for older pilgrims

Saudi Arabia's current (1447H) Umrah rules require a valid ACYW meningococcal vaccination certificate, given at least 10 days before arrival. Pilgrims over 65, pregnant women and people with certain chronic conditions also need proof of COVID-19 vaccination or immunity. The 1448H rules for 2027 may change, so check the Saudi Ministry of Health and TravelHealthPro guidance before you fly.

Passport and document checklist for each traveller

For every traveller, babies included:

• Passport valid for six months from arrival
• Recent passport photo
• Their own Umrah visa or ETA, and Nusuk permit
• Fingerprints registered, if applying for an Umrah visa from the UK
• MenACWY certificate, plus COVID-19 proof if over 65 or in a higher-risk group
• Travel insurance
• Consent letter if a child travels without both parents

Planning for children, older parents, women and groups

Easter Umrah is often the first-time grandparents, parents and children travel to the holy cities together, and each need something slightly different. The right room, hotel distance and pace make all the difference to how everyone prays and rests. Here's how we plan for each.

• Children on the trip: Rooms, flights and pacing: Book a quad room, choose daytime flights and rest before Umrah. See our family Umrah packages.
• Older parents: Wheelchairs and step-free access: Choose a hotel near the mosque with lifts; wheelchairs and powered carts are available for tawaf and sa'i at Masjid al-Haram.
• Mosque and community group bookings: We can request seats on the same flights and keep your group together. See our group Umrah packages.

Women travelling without a mahram

Under current Saudi rules, women over 18 can perform Umrah without a mahram. Many still travel with a friend or small group for company, and we can room you together. See our women's Umrah packages.

Why choose Tawaf Travel for your Easter Umrah 2027?

Easter Umrah leaves little room for mistakes, so who you book with matters. We build every Umrah-visa trip around the 23 March entry and 7 April exit dates, check each hotel's walking distance and show clear prices before you pay. Here's what you get with us, and how to check it for yourself.

• Who you're booking with: Tawaf Travel is a trading name of 7 Continents Travel Ltd, an active UK company registered at Companies House since 2004, and IATA accredited (91280442).
• Check our credentials: Confirm ATOL 10416 on the CAA's Check an ATOL, company 05224578 on Companies House and IATA 91280442 via CheckACode; read our terms and conditions.
• UK-based Umrah advisers: Talk to a real person who plans Umrah all year and knows the 1448 deadlines and permit steps inside out.
• Clear prices, flexible payments: Secure your place with a deposit from £49 per person, then spread the balance in monthly interest-free instalments.

ATOL protection for flight-inclusive packages (ATOL 10416)

All our flight-inclusive Easter Umrah packages are financially protected by the ATOL scheme (ATOL 10416). When you pay, you'll receive an ATOL Certificate. Check that everything you booked, including flights and hotels, is listed on it; anything not listed isn't ATOL protected.

From enquiry to departure: Five steps to your Easter Umrah

Booking your Easter Umrah with us is simple, and you'll always know what comes next. Follow these five steps, ideally before the end of January 2027, and your flights, hotels and permits will be sorted well before the 9 March visa deadline.

1. Share your dates, airport, and travellers: Call 0203 504 6088, WhatsApp us or send an enquiry, and tell us your visa type.
2. Choose your hotels and room sharing: Compare hotels, nights and room prices in your written quote before you commit.
3. Secure your place with a deposit: From £49 per person reserves your seats; fares are confirmed when tickets are issued.
4. Complete your Nusuk and vaccination checks: Send passport copies and photos, book your meningitis vaccine and follow our Nusuk guidance.
5. Pay the balance and receive your travel pack: Pay up to six weeks before departure, or in monthly interest-free instalments, then get your e-tickets and vouchers.

Speak to an Umrah adviser about your Easter dates

Easter 2027 is a short, blessed window, and every day of planning now means a calmer journey later. Tell us your dates, airport and who's travelling, and a UK-based adviser will build a clear quote around the 1448 deadlines, with no pressure. Flight-inclusive packages are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. Call 0203 504 6088, message us on WhatsApp or send an enquiry, and take the first step towards the Umrah your family has been praying for.

Easter Umrah 2027: Questions UK pilgrims ask

Can  i do Umrah in the Easter school holidays 2027?

Not on a dedicated Umrah visa. You must land in Saudi Arabia by 23 March 2027, and many schools in England break up on 26 March. If your family must travel in the holidays, ask us about the tourist eVisa route, doing Makkah first before early-April restrictions.

When does Easter fall in 2027?

Easter Sunday 2027 falls on 28 March. Good Friday is 26 March and Easter Monday is 29 March, both UK bank holidays, except Easter Monday in Scotland. In the Islamic calendar, that's 18 to 21 Shawwal 1448, near the end of the Umrah season.

Is Easter a good time for Umrah?

Yes. Easter is a good time for Umrah for many UK families, because Good Friday and Easter Monday are bank holidays and many schools in England break up. It falls about three weeks after Eid, so the mosques are calmer than in Ramadan, and Makkah's daytime highs average around 33°C to 36°C.

What is the last date to enter Saudi Arabia for Umrah in 2027?

On a dedicated Umrah visa, the last date to enter Saudi Arabia in 2027 is 23 March, under the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah's 1448 AH calendar. Your flight must land by that date. Umrah visas are issued until 9 March, and you must leave by 7 April.

How much does an Easter Umrah cost from the UK?

An Easter Umrah package from the UK costs from £756 per person for 7 nights in 3-star hotels. 4-star packages start from £805 and 5-star from £925, up to £1,095 for 14 nights. Prices include return flights, hotels and transfers, based on four sharing with connecting flights.

Can I perform Umrah at Easter 2027 on a Saudi ETA or tourist visa?

Possibly. Since 1 July 2026, British passport holders can apply for a Saudi Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), and tourist eVisas remain available. Either may allow Umrah outside the Hajj season with a Nusuk permit, subject to current Saudi rules. Plan Makkah first, as access restrictions are expected in early April 2027, though no date is announced.

When should I book an Easter Umrah package?

Book your Easter Umrah package by the end of January 2027 if you can. Umrah visas are only issued until 9 March, and booking early gives you more choice of flights and hotels. Fares are confirmed when tickets are issued, so an early deposit keeps any fare difference small.

Can I change or cancel an Easter Umrah booking?

Yes, but charges may apply, depending on our booking conditions and the airline's fare rules. Some flight and hotel costs can't be refunded once issued, so ask about name or date changes as early as possible, and read our terms and conditions before paying your deposit.

Will Easter fall inside the Umrah season in 2028?

Probably not. On current Umm al-Qura projections, Easter Sunday 2028 (16 April) falls around 21 Dhul Qadah 1449, close to Hajj, when Umrah has usually been paused, and Easter 2029 falls in a similar period. Saudi Arabia hasn't announced future Umrah dates, so treat this as a calendar projection.