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The Best DIY Umrah Packages 23/24 Done for You

Welcome to DIY Umrah Packages. 

I know many people stress about planning their Umrah, especially those who are going for the first time.

So, after popular demand, I have put together DIY Umrah packages for every month of the year. This is to help people understand the process, compare prices with Umrah agents, and see which is the cheapest / best option for them. 

Even though my book DIY Umrah – Plan your Umrah like a Pro can help you plan one of the cheapest Umrah possible, I take your questions seriously, and you always ask for “done for you Umrah packages as examples”. 

You will find each month in the table below to help guide you to either book as you see them if the dates work for you or use the steps to book your own and have this as a guide. 

Please note these are only cash prices Umrah packages and do not use points or other travel hacks, which you can find in my book.

If you want to learn more about using loyalty points to save for Umrah or a dream holiday, then you can check the articles we have on the topic at the end of the post.

How the DIY Umrah Packages work 

We will structure those with flights from our readers’ most popular locations, London, Manchester and New York. As we go along, I might offer from other cities as well, depending on your demand, so message below.

You can follow the same example below: look for your flights from your home destination and then book the hotels from the links below. 

The Umrah packages are structured one per month for a 10-day Umrah package with the cheapest flight options available. The hotels and prices will be for two people. Note that children usually sleep free in the same bedding. I will share tips on saving money, and you can look for your own flight dates.

It will be structured for six days in Makkah and four days in Medinah

If you want to extend your Umrah you can, as these packages are for guidance.

We make a small commission from the links in the post, which you don’t pay extra, but we appreciate your booking through them since we can support the blog. So, thank you for enjoying the content and supporting us. 

I will always share the cheapest, best options for my readers and not the most commission-earning, which I honestly don’t even track. 

I also have an article on price comparison for agent packages and DIY Umrah, which shows which option is cheaper. You can read that here.

Steps I follow for my own DIY Umrah package planning

  1. The Visa
  2. The flights
  3. The Hotels
  4. Transportation

#1 Saudi Visas for Umrah Options

The Saudi government has started opening more and more options for people visiting Saudi Arabia, whether on business or tourism, which also allows Umrah.

Nowadays there are several visa options you can pick depending on your nationality and residency.

I have articles on each option explaining them in detail but you can also find them under the main Umrah page.

#2 Best flights to Saudi for Umrah

You can find my favourite websites for booking travel in my resources, but I will tell you I always start with Google Flights and then check and book via Skyscanner. 

Sometimes, not all prices are shown on both websites, and Skyscanner is usually cheaper to book through. 

I use both because they give me a quick look at monthly availability. 

With flight prices crazy and airports at capacity, it is no wonder people are struggling to find deals. Prices for flights have skyrocketed, and sadly, school holidays and peak travel dates are always more expensive, which is why I use points to reduce costs and book in advance. 

For many, it is not always possible, especially for parents with school kids, but flexibility or reducing the days you stay if you are on a budget can bring the cost down significantly. 

Pro Tip: If you cannot find the cheapest flights, try using open-jaw tickets, which lets you leave one airport and depart from another. This can reduce the cost of your Umrah flights. 

You can also look for flights to Medinah and depart from Makkah, which is what I always recommend. 

#3 Hotels in Makkah & Medinah

I am always asked about hotels as there are so many options in Makkah and Medinah.

With hotels, it is always important to see your budget and how much you want to walk, especially if you have children and the elderly, and then decide on the best option.

The hotels I mention here and the sites provide you with the best price at the time this post is written, but also, it is hotels I would take my family to stay, or we have already stayed.

I usually book hotels directly with the hotel, especially if I am an elite member, because I receive benefits like free breakfast, free upgrades and lounge access, as well as points that count towards earning more free nights. You can read more about these in my book.

However, here we are talking about cash options, and there are many occasions when I book in cash, and almost 95% will book a hotel chain in which I hold loyalty to earn points or search the web for the cheapest option.

#4 Transportation

The best way to travel between the two cities is to get the Haramain train, which is new, fast, reliable, comfortable and safe.

We have fully detailed articles on the Haramain train and the best transport options you can read below.

For the purpose of our DIY Umrah package building, I will add each transport option below and a price so you can see the full package. Again, this is for guidance, and of course, you can choose a different transport method.

If you are arriving in Jeddah and going straight to Medinah, then a taxi is the most convenient and easy as they are available from the terminal and have a set price, and you pay at the taxi counter. Everything is signposted and easy to follow once you exit the baggage claim.

Transportation optionsCareem / Uber / Taxi
Train to/from Makkah to Medina135SAR / £30
Taxi from Jeddah to Makkah190-270SAR / £35 -£60
Taxi from Medinah Airport to Masjid same from the train station25SAR / £5
Taxi from Makkah train station to Haram30 SAR / £7
Bus from Makkah train station to HaramFREE

DIY Umrah Packages Direct per month

Use the table below to check the packages for each month you are interested in.

Umrah Packages November 2023Umrah Packages December 2023
Umrah Packages January 2024Umrah Packages February 2024
Umrah Packages March 2024 Umrah Packages April 2024
Umrah Packages May 2024 Umrah Packages June 2024
Umrah Packages July 2024 Umrah Packages August 2024
Umrah Packages September 2024Umrah Packages October 2024

DIY Umrah Packages October 2023

Flights Dates Price fromLink to Book
London to Jeddah (direct)24th to 3rd Nov£700ppBook here
London to Jeddah 24th to 3rd Nov£180Book here
Lond to Med / Jed to Lon24th to 3rd Nov£508ppBook here
Manchester to Jeddah24th to 3rd Nov£577ppBook here
New York to Jeddah24th to 3rd Nov£640ppBook here
Hotels MedinahDatesCategoryPrice for 5 nights from
Hilton Medinah24th to 29th Oct5 starBook from £1100
Shahd Al Madinah Hotel24th to 29th Oct5 starBook from £999
Intercon Dar Al Hijra24th to 29th Oct4 star Book from £1076
Crown Plaza Medinah24th to 29th Oct4 starBook from £790
Pullman Medinah24th to 29th Oct4 starBook from £799
Hotels MakkahDatesCategoryPrice for 5 nights from
Swisshotel Makkah23rd to 3rd Nov5 starBook from £1048
Address Jabal Omar23rd to 3rd Nov5 starBook from £971
Sheraton Al Naseem23rd to 3rd Nov5 stars further awayBook from £215
Novotel Thaker City23rd to 3rd Nov4 star further awayBook from £185
Hilton Suites23rd to 3rd Nov4 starBook from £1079
M Hotel Al Dana Makkah23rd to 3rd Nov5 stars further awayBook from £182

Since October is sadly an expensive month with all the family on school holidays, this reflects the prices, although I find Medinah hotels higher than normal.

I would pick the low-cost option, especially with young kids, because you can use their allowance and save on flights. The Hilton Suites is a good price for that time of the year, and it is so close to Makkah and the supermarket that it makes it a great choice. They also have a kitchen if you are with kids.

Are you wondering the best time to book Umrah & save money?

I have created an 18-page guide to help you plan an Umrah at the best time. Sharing tips and tricks in one place to save you time & of course, money.

DIY Umrah Packages November 2023

Here are my top options for DIY Umrah Packages you can create yourself for November Umrah, saving you a considerable amount of money.

FlightsDatesPrice fromLink to Book
London to Jeddah (direct)17th to 27th Nov£610ppBook here
London to Jeddah (low cost)17th to 27th Nov£147ppBook here
Lond to Med / Jed to Lon 17th to 27th Nov£520ppBook here
Manchester to Jeddah17th to 27th Nov£248ppBook here
New York to Jeddah17th to 27th Nov£780ppBook here
Hotels MakkahDatesCategoryPrice for 5 nights from
Makkah Hotel (review)17th to 22nd Nov4 starBook from £1642
Marriott Jabal Omar17th to 22nd Nov4 star Book from £971
Conrad Makkah (review)17th to 22nd Nov5 starBook from £1387
Double Tree by Hilton17th to 22nd Nov4 starBook from £992
M Hotel Al Dana Makkah17th to 22nd Nov5 stars further awayBook from £182
Address Jabal Omar Makkah17th to 22nd Nov5 starBook from £864
Hotels MedinahDatesCategoryPrice for 5 nights from
Intercon Medinah Dar Al Hijra 22nd to 27th Nov5 starBook from £1118
Hilton Madinah(review)22nd to 27th Nov4 starBook from £1458
Taiba Medinah22nd to 27th Nov4 starBook from £1365
Pullman Medinah22nd to 27th Nov4 starBook from £1099
Crown Plaza22nd to 27th Nov4 starBook from £817
Anwar Al Madinah Mövenpick Hotel22nd to 27th Nov4 starBook from £896

DIY Umrah Packages December 2023

December is one of the busiest periods for Umrah since many people have holidays and visit. However, also there is the best time to book for Ramadan on the hotels’ January sales.

FlightsDatesPrice fromLink to Book
London to Jeddah (low cost)18th to 28th Dec£350ppBook here
London to Jeddah (direct)18th to 28th Dec£1160Book here
Manchester to Jeddah18th to 28th Dec£550ppBook here
New York to Jeddah18th to 28th Dec£850ppBook here
Hotels MakkahDatesCategoryPrice for 5 nights from
Jabal Omar Marriott 18th to 23rd Dec5 starBook from £1018
Pullman Zam Zam Clock Tower18th to 23rd Dec5 starBook from £1264
DoubleTree Makkah18th to 23rd Dec4 star Book from £1163
Address Jabal Omar18th to 23rd Dec5 starBook from £1463
Novotel Makkah Thaker City18th to 23rd Dec4 stars further awayBook from £258
Park Inn Al Naseem18th to 23rd Dec4 star further awayBook from £238
Hotels MedinahDatesCategoryPrice for 5 nights from
Hilton Madinah25th to 30th5 starBook from £2300
Intercon Dar Al Hijra Medinah23rd to 28th Dec4 starBook from £1776
Crown Plaza Medinah23rd to 28th Dec4 starBook from £1474
Anwar Al Madinah Mövenpick Hotel25th to 30th4 starBook from £1600

Prices for Umrah in December 2023 are quite expensive, and compared to last year, they are about 20% in cost, especially Medinah. I find that after the pandemic, the Medinah hotels have really increased their prices while the quality is not very good. Not much competition.

Personally, for these prices, I would avoid Medinah if it is not your first Umrah.

DIY Umrah Packages January 2024

One of the things I love the most about the new options for travelling to Jeddah with Wizz Air is the possibility of cheap flights. 

This month, there are so many options that it’s exciting. Considering that a flight with Saudi Airlines at the moment is £1200, it is a good option if you want to save money. 

Also, this month the price from New York to Jeddah is reasonable.

FlightsDatesPrice fromLink to Book
London to Jeddah (direct)9th to 19th Jan£620Book here
Manchester to Jeddah 9th to 19th Jan£700ppBook here
Lond to Jed / Med to Lond9th to 19th Jan£320ppBook here
London to Jeddah (low cost)9th to 19th Jan£245ppBook here
New York to Jeddah9th to 19th Jan£640ppBook here
Hotels MakkahDatesCategoryPrice for 5 nights from
Jabal Omar Hyatt9th to 14th Jan5 starBook from £988
Pullman Zam Zam Clock Tower9th to 14th Jan5 starBook from £911
Voco Makkah9th to 14th Jan4 star further awayBook from £666
Makkah hotel9th to 14th Jan4 starBook from £2215
Novotel Makkah Thaker City9th to 14th Jan4 star further awayBook from £196
M Hotel Al Dhana9th to 14th Jan4 star further awayBook from £270
Hotels MedinahDatesCategoryPrice for 5 nights from
Hilton Madinah (review)14th to 19th Jan5 s
tar
Book from £1480
Intercon Dar Al Hijra Medinah14th to 19th Jan4 starBook from £1065
Crown Plaza Medinah14th to 19th Jan4 starBook from £879
Anwar Al Madinah Mövenpick Hotel14th to 19th Jan4 starBook from £856

DIY Umrah Packages February 2024

Depending on whether you want to travel with budget airlines or not, especially during the UK school holidays, there are some good options for you.

You can stay further away in Makkah and save on hotels and flights, plus maybe take an extended holiday and enjoy your stop-over destination as well.

FlightsDatesPrice fromLink to Book
Manchester to Jeddah (low cost)5th to 14th£200ppBook here
Manchester to Jeddah (direct)5th to 14th£870ppBook here
London to Jeddah (low cost)6th to 16th£130ppBook here
London to Jeddah (direct)6th to 16th£840Book here
New York to Jeddah4th to 14th$680ppBook here
Hotels MakkahDatesCategoryPrice for 5 nights from
Doubletree Jabal Omar6th to 11th4 starBook from £1005
Swisshotel Al Makam Clock Tower6th to 11th4 starBook from £1097
Four Points By Sheraton6th to 11th4 stars further awayBook from £178
Hilton Convention 6th to 11th5 starBook from £1076
M Hotel Makkah by Millenium6th to 11th5 stars further awayBook from £290
Hotels MedinahDatesCategoryPrice for 5 nights from
Anwar Al Medinah11th to 16th4 starBook from £711
Dar Al Hijra Intercontinental11th to 16th4 starBook from £1066
Dar Al Iman Intercontinental11th to 16th4 starBook from £1493
Pullman Medinah11th to 16th4 starBook from £895

DIY Umrah Packages March 2024

FlightsDatesPrice fromLink to Book
Manchester to Jeddah (low cost)5th to 14th£222ppBook here
Manchester to Jeddah (direct)5th to 14th£668ppBook here
London to Jeddah (low cost)6th to 16th£160ppBook here
London to Jeddah (direct)6th to 16th£600Book here
New York to Jeddah4th to 14th$770ppBook here
Hotels MakkahDatesCategoryPrice for 5 nights from
Doubletree Jabal Omar10th to 15th4 Book from £1823
Pullman Makkah10th to 15th4 Book from £3321
Four Points By Sheraton10th to 15th4 further awayBook from £940
Hilton Convention 10th to 15th5 Book from £2275
Voco Makkah 10th to 15th5 further awayBook from £752
Hotels MedinahDatesCategoryPrice for 5 nights from
Anwar Al Medinah5th to 10th4 starBook from £822
Crowne Plaza Medinah 5th to 10th4 starBook from £989
Le Meridien Medina5th to 10th4 starBook from £814
Pullman Medinah5th to 10th4 starBook from £790

DIY Umrah Packages April 2024

FlightsDatesPrice fromLink to Book
Manchester to Jeddah (low cost)5th to 14th£250ppBook here
Manchester to Jeddah (direct)5th to 14th£598ppBook here
London to Jeddah (low cost)6th to 16th£149ppBook here
London to Jeddah (direct)6th to 16th£640Book here
New York to Jeddah4th to 14th$850ppBook here
Hotels MakkahDatesCategoryPrice for 5 nights from
Doubletree Jabal Omar16th to 21th4 starBook from £1058
Swisshotel Al Makam Clock Tower16th to 21th4 starBook from £3831
Four Points By Sheraton16th to 21th4 stars further awayBook from £249
Hilton Convention 16th t0 21th5 starBook from £1076
M Hotel Makkah by Millenium16th to 21th5 stars further awayBook from £724
Hotels MedinahDatesCategoryPrice for 5 nights from
Anwar Al Medinah21th to 26th4 starBook from £711
Dar Al Hijra Intercontinental21th to 26th4 starBook from £1066
Dar Al Iman Intercontinental21th to 26th4 starBook from £2962
Pullman Medinah11th to 16th4 starBook from £790

Umrah Packages May 2024

FlightsDatesPrice fromLink to Book
Manchester to Jeddah (low cost)5th to 14th£270ppBook here
Manchester to Jeddah (direct)5th to 14th£580ppBook here
London to Jeddah (low cost)6th to 16th£135ppBook here
London to Jeddah (direct)6th to 16th£530Book here
New York to Jeddah4th to 14th$900ppBook here
Hotels MakkahDatesCategoryPrice for 5 nights from
Doubletree Jabal Omar8th to 13th4 starBook from £1058
Swisshotel Al Makam Clock Tower8th to 13th4 starBook from £3831
Four Points By Sheraton8th to 13th4 stars further awayBook from £178
Hilton Convention 8th to 13th5 starBook from £1076
M Hotel Makkah by Millenium8th to 13th5 stars further awayBook from £724
Hotels MedinahDatesCategoryPrice for 5 nights from
Anwar Al Medinah3rd to 8th4 starBook from £718
Dar Al Hijra Intercontinental3rd to 8th4 starBook from £1066
Dar Al Iman Intercontinental3rd to 8th4 starBook from £2962
Pullman Medinah3rd to 8th4 starBook from £718

Umrah Packages June 2024

FlightsDatesPrice fromLink to Book
Manchester to Jeddah (low cost)5th to 14th£270ppBook here
Manchester to Jeddah (direct)5th to 14th£580ppBook here
London to Jeddah (low cost)6th to 16th£245ppBook here
London to Jeddah (direct)6th to 16th£680Book here
New York to Jeddah4th to 14th$900ppBook here
Hotels MakkahDatesCategoryPrice for 5 nights from
Emaar Al Manar24th to 29th4 starBook from £1238
Swisshotel Al Makam Clock Tower24th to 29th4 starBook from £3157
Kol Alayam Hotel24th to 29th4 stars further awayBook from £381
Worth Elite Hotel24th to 29th5 starBook from £2100
EMMAR AL NOOR24th to 29th5 stars further awayBook from £4677
Hotels MedinahDatesCategoryPrice for 4 nights from
Anwar Al Medinah19th to 24th4 starBook from £5397
Dar Al Iman Intercontinental19th to 24th4 starBook from £2962
Dar Al Hijra Intercontinental19th to 24th4 starBook from £4936
Crowne Plaza Medinah19th to 24th4 starBook from £1157

Umrah Packages July 2024

Hotels MakkahDatesCategoryPrice for 5 nights from
Doubletree Jabal Omar12th to 17th4 starBook from £1036
Swisshotel Al Makam Clock Tower12th to 17th4 starBook from £3920
Four Points By Sheraton12th to 17th4 stars further awayBook from £4810
Hilton Convention 12th to 17th5 starBook from £1108
Conrad Makkah12th to 17th5 stars further awayBook from £1387
Hotels MedinahDatesCategoryPrice for 5 nights from
Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah17th to 22nd4 starBook from £347
Dar Al Iman Intercontinental17th to 22nd4 starBook from £2962
Dar Al Hijra Intercontinental17th to 22nd4 starBook from £1066
Crowne Plaza Medinah17th to 22nd4 starBook from £1157

Umrah Packages August 2024

Hotels MakkahDatesCategoryPrice for 5 nights from
Doubletree Jabal Omar8th to 13th4 starBook from £1058
Hotel Pullman ZamZam Makkah8th to 13th4 starBook from £946
Four Points By Sheraton8th to 13th4 stars further awayBook from £4885
Hilton Convention 8th to 13th5 starBook from £1133
Conrad Makkah8th to 13th5 stars further awayBook from £1410
Hotels MedinahDatesCategoryPrice for 5 nights from
Anwar Al Medinah13th to 18th4 starBook from £704
Dar Al Iman Intercontinental13th to 18th4 starBook from £2962
Dar Al Hijra Intercontinental13th to 18th4 starBook from £1066
Crowne Plaza Medinah13th to 18th4 starBook from £789

Umrah Packages September 2024

Hotels MakkahDatesCategoryPrice for 5 nights from
Doubletree Jabal Omar3rd to 8th4 starBook from £1058
Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency Makkah3rd to 8th4 starBook from £1437
Four Points By Sheraton3rd to 8th4 stars further awayBook from £4885
Hilton Convention 3rd to 8th5 starBook from £1133
Conrad Makkah3rd to 8th5 stars further awayBook from £1410
Hotels MedinahDatesCategoryPrice for 5 nights from
Anwar Al Medinah8th to 13th4 starBook from £711
Dar Al Iman Intercontinental8th to 13th4 starBook from £2962
Dar Al Hijra Intercontinental8th to 13th4 starBook from £1066
Crowne Plaza Medinah8th to 13th4 starBook from £789

In the end, I will pick the package, hotel, flights and transport that I would personally use for my family and price it accordingly.
As a couple, I would take the low-cost option, which is almost half price because I can travel with hand luggage.

Now, if you add bags or have a family, booking the more expensive flights might be worth booking unless you don’t mind stopovers. I personally do this all the time, especially when I travel with hand luggage only since it is cheaper and I stop to enjoy the destination as well.

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AA

Tuesday 15th of August 2023

I am a British citizen and believe the normal process for the tourist visa will apply, my husband has a Pakistani passport and has indefinite leave to remain , how would the visa process work ? We are looking to do diy umrah ?

Muslim Travel Girl

Wednesday 18th of October 2023

he can issue a tourist visa as well. or he can get it at arrival

Eman

Sunday 30th of July 2023

Asalamoo 3alaykum, I wish you would be a travel agent for people booking for Umrah or Hajj. You say you only DIY for things you are comfortable with, which travel obviously falls under. But, as odd as it may seem to you, travel can really intimidate a lot of people. I did buy your ebook, but I also found all the point and credit card info foreign to me. Especially for hajj, it is so unfair that they take advantage of the "richer countries" like the U.S. , not everyone living here is rich. Bothered me so much finding out the prices of hajj leaving from the U.S.

Muslim Travel Girl

Tuesday 1st of August 2023

Aw I wish I could be a travel agent, but I don't think it is my calling. Im anti agent :)

You cannot do Hajj on DIY basis sadly. I would love if you can email me the questions about the book that will make it easier. I am planning a course on it with step by step way to help the process as it can be overwhelming but you can save SO much. So please email me your questions.

KS

Tuesday 25th of July 2023

Asalamalikum Sister,

Regarding my upcoming umrah, I need your advice. My status is platinum (IHG) and gold (Hilton). I will be performing my first umrah inshallah. I'm traveling with 3 adults and 2 kids. Madinah – One room was booked with points and another with actual money at Dar al Iman(IHG). As an FYI, IHG offers better rates if you book through their mobile app. These rates will not be available through their website. i.e the same price includes a free breakfast. Given that I have two rooms, can I still request an upgrade to a two-bedroom suite rather than two separate rooms? Would it be better to request this during check-in or over email prior to my arrival. Mecca- I booked 2 twin bed suites at Hilton suites. What's the likelihood of getting upgraded here and can I ask them to upgrade to a 2 bed room suite? Would it be better to request this during check-in or over email prior to my arrival. Will they charge for rollover beds?

Jazakallah, KS

Muslim Travel Girl

Wednesday 18th of October 2023

So from my experience, it is best if you want to request this both on email and then at check in if they don't do it. As both room are book via points and cash it might confuse them and not be proactive. If you really want this make sure you email them. I have been upgraded without issue but also depends on busy the hotel is. I have not been charged for rollaway before with status.

Adama

Wednesday 12th of July 2023

Thank you for all your tips, thank you for your duas at Ararat. May Allah answer every dua of yours too. I want to start planning for umrah ramadan, flights from nigeria are crazy. Hotel prices are high already with some saying "sold out" Every and any tip will be of great help. Jazakhallahu khairan

Muslim Travel Girl

Wednesday 18th of October 2023

Yes, you want to book too early, keep an eye here as prices get lower.

Eliana

Wednesday 21st of June 2023

Salaam sister. Thank you, I am so inspired to plan for my DIY umrah for my 40th birthday InshaAllah. I was reviewing the recommended hotels yesterday. We are a family of 6 - my youngest will be 22mos and my eldest 10yo then. Do you know if they are usually particular regarding sharing of beds/little children? It’ll pbbly cost us SG$3k just for quads rooms for the 10nights and this is for a nearby/closest hotel to your cheapest recommendations. Do you have additional recommendations for our case?

Muslim Travel Girl

Monday 10th of July 2023

they normally don't if you have small kids and they share existing bedding. So you should be fine