February Umrah Packages UK – Perfect Weather, Lower Prices

Honest answer? February genuinely is cheaper—but not rock-bottom cheap like July/August summer. Here's the reality: you'll pay £795-1,100 for February packages versus £1,500-2,200 for the exact same package in Ramadan. Compared to December holidays, you're saving £200-400 per person. Why? Schools are back in session (so families aren't travelling), Ramadan hasn't started yet (so the mad rush hasn't begun), and hotels aren't at peak capacity. The savings are real, not imagined. That said, if you find a July package for £700, yes, that's technically cheaper—but you'll be dealing with 45°C heat. Your call.

February weather in Makkah and Madinah is what I'd call "perfect pilgrimage conditions." Mornings (Fajr time) are cool—around 12-16°C—so yeah, bring a light jacket or cardigan. By midday it warms up to 22-26°C, which is comfortable for Tawaf without melting. Evenings are pleasant, around 18-22°C. You can walk outside at any time without feeling like you're in an oven. Rain? Rare, maybe 1-2 days light drizzle if you're unlucky. Pack layers—something warm for early morning prayers, normal clothes for the day. You definitely don't need winter coats, but you'll want one light layer for the cooler parts of the day.

We can arrange shorter stays, but honestly? It's tight. Here's the breakdown: you lose a full day flying out, another full day flying back. That leaves you 3-4 days on the ground. Split between Makkah and Madinah, you're looking at maybe 2 days each city. Can you technically do Umrah in that time? Yes. Will it feel rushed and stressful? Also yes. Our shortest standard package is 7 nights for a reason—it's the minimum where you don't feel like you're running a marathon. If work absolutely won't give you more than a week off, the 7-night package works. But if you can stretch to 10 nights, you'll actually enjoy the experience instead of just surviving it.

Ideal booking window is December or early January for February travel—basically 6-8 weeks ahead. Why? Flight prices are best at that range (too early and you overpay, too last-minute and options disappear). Hotels still have good availability. You can secure direct flights from London or Manchester instead of settling for connections through Istanbul. Can you book last minute, like 2-3 weeks before? Sometimes, yes, but you'll pay £100-200 more per person and probably get connecting flights only. Plus Travel Formalities processing takes 3-5 days for UK passport holders, longer for non-UK passports, so leave yourself time. Bottom line: book in December for February, and you'll get best prices and best options.

February is actually brilliant for kids, maybe the best month. Here's why: the weather won't exhaust them (unlike summer where they'll be whinging within an hour), the Haram has enough space that you can move around with a pushchair without causing a traffic jam, and hotels aren't at full capacity so staff are more tolerant of normal kid noise. We've sent loads of families with toddlers and young children in February—most come back saying it was easier than expected. That said, be realistic: if your child is under 2 and still waking up every 3 hours, maybe wait a bit. But 3+? Totally doable in February. We can arrange family rooms, help with meal options for fussy eaters, suggest quieter prayer times. Check our family packages page for more details.

Depends on when you cancel and what's already been paid for. Here's our policy: if you cancel more than 8 weeks before departure, you lose your deposit (£200) but get the rest back. Cancel 4-8 weeks before, you'll lose deposit plus any non-refundable costs we've already paid (usually flights, which airlines won't refund). Cancel less than 4 weeks before departure, you're looking at losing 75-100% because hotels and airlines won't refund at that point. HOWEVER—and this is important—if you cancel for a genuine medical emergency with doctor's note, we'll work with you. We can't get money back from airlines (they're ruthless), but we can sometimes negotiate with hotels, and we'll absorb our admin fees. Also, our packages include basic travel insurance which covers some cancellation scenarios. Medical emergencies, bereavement, serious work issues—read the policy, it might cover you. The key is: don't just disappear. Call us the moment you think you might need to cancel, and we'll salvage what we can.