January occupies a sweet spot of sorts for Umrah. It’s not the most affordable month, it’s not the most popular, and few people think of it as prime season until they have actually done it. Having escorted hundreds of UK pilgrims on their Umrah journey at various times of the year, January never fails to […]

It was officially announced that Umrah will reopen on June 11, 2026. This date corresponds to 15 Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH. The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah confirmed this reopening date. Travel Formalities processing starts on June 10. Most pilgrims will not arrive in Saudi Arabia until mid to late June. This is after […]

If you want to fly from the UK for Umrah, you have several options. Saudia offers unique benefits. flynas offers unique benefits. Turkish Airlines offers unique benefits. Emirates offers unique benefits. Saudia wins for direct flights and baggage. Flynas wins on price. Turkish Airlines wins on comfort via Istanbul. Emirates wins on overall experience. What […]

Planning umrah from Liverpool raises one key question. No one seems to answer it directly. Do you fly from Liverpool John Lennon Airport? Or do you drive 35 miles to Manchester? The airport decision is the only one that defines your entire preflight experience, and if you select poorly, it means a stressful time long […]