Women Umrah Packages from the UK 2026/2027

Women Umrah Packages from the UK 2026/2027: The Complete Guide

Umrah is driven by your desire to engage with Allah (SWT) and make something special happen for yourself. If you're an individual travelling without your husband, father or brother, there are many considerations about safety and comfort in addition to price and hotel choice. In this Women's Only Umrah Packages 2026/2027 guide, we answer all the questions we get from UK women before they book with us.

What Are Umrah Packages for Women?

Women's Umrah packages are all-inclusive Umrah trips designed around the specific needs of female pilgrims, whether travelling solo, with a mahram, as a mother-daughter pair, or in an all-women group. Every package still includes:

• Flight tickets from any airport of your choice in the UK
• Accommodation in hotels in Makkah and Madinah near the Holy Haram
• Saudi visa
• Airport pickup and drop
• Any additional Ziyarat you require

The facilities include the same things included in other packages, but we are more flexible in the way we design your package. This includes offering women-only room sharing and offering guidance on mahram requirements.

Do Women Need a Mahram for Umrah?

This is the most common question we get, and the answer has a lot of factors:

• Saudi Arabia's current rules: Saudi Arabia has rules that allow women to perform Umrah without a mahram in many cases, especially when a woman is part of an organized group. However, the rules may change without prior notice.
• Age and visa issues may play a role. Women travelling alone may encounter more restrictions, whereas groups of women travelling with a relative who is not a mahram may encounter fewer restrictions.
• We suggest calling us before booking, as Saudi entry rules relating to women who travel without a Mahram are complex, have recently changed and will depend on your nationality and the type of visa you are issued. Most information online differs from what is actually the case, and we recommend you speak with us for confirmation, as you would not want to make any payments unnecessarily. 

If you are travelling with a husband, father, brother, or son as your Mahram, this should not cause any problems, and we will organize your packages accordingly.

Can Women Travel in an All-Female Group?

Yes. Packages can be arranged for women only. Women who travel as a group, whether friends, a family group, daughters and mothers, or sisters, are the primary customers we book for. We can offer:

• Shared rooms (Double, Triple, or Quad) only amongst the women in your group
• Coordinate group accounts for women travelling together, whereby they would fly and transfer as a unified party.
• Coordinate travel for women travelling together as passengers on the same flight.

If you are travelling solo, you should also note this, and we will try to organize group travel.

Safe and Comfortable Hotels for Women

We understand that as women, making hotel decisions for a trip can feel more important than usual. For women's packages, we consider the following:

• Proximity to the Haram: The closer a hotel is to the Haram, the safer and easier it is to make the journey for prayers, especially in the early morning or evening.
• Hotel reputation: We only work with hotels that we trust so that we can guarantee customers cleanliness, security, and reliability of service.
• Room configuration: We ensure rooms are configured to allow women to choose with whom they share a room, as opposed to being randomly placed with a stranger.

The three tiers of our packages (Silver, Gold and Platinum) are all available for women's bookings. Therefore, your choice is based on preference and budget and is not restricted to gender.

What Should Women Pack and Prepare For Umrah?

• Clothing for women's Ihram is loose clothing that is modest and covers the body. Unlike men, women do not need to wear special clothing for Ihram, so avoid wearing tight or sheer clothing and ensure you cover your hair.
• Lightweight, breathable clothing for worshipping and moving about the Haram is best served by abayas or dresses.
• A well-fitting, comfortable pair of shoes for the numerous walks of Tawaf and Sa'i.
• A small crossbody bag for your passport, phone, money, etc., for convenient carrying while walking around.

Prayer and Worship Facilities for Women

The Haram in Makkah and the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah have sections allotted for women to carry out prayers, Tawaf and rest. Note that these areas get really crowded, especially during Ramadan and for Fajr and Maghrib prayers. Our team can provide you with a better idea of the best times to visit, which will help first-time women pilgrims, especially those who get overwhelmed due to the crowds.

Transport and Getting Around

Included with every package is airport pickup and drop-off, and arrangements can be made for transport for Ziyarat (visits to holy places) and transport between Makkah and Madinah. For women travelling by themselves or in small groups, it is advisable to have pre-booked transport, as peace of mind is important.

Is It Safe for Women to Perform Umrah Alone?

Many women perform Umrah either independently or in small groups annually. Additionally, the holiness of the cities of Makkah and Madinah provides an additional level of security for women travelling alone and in small groups. However, precautionary measures should be undertaken as in other trips. These precautionary measures include:

• Keeping the photos of your passport and visa separate.
• Choosing to stay in a hotel conveniently located close to the Haram to reduce the distance that you need to walk, especially at night.
• Keeping our contact number and your hotel details saved and accessible.
• Making sure that a family member knows your travel itinerary and that you check in with them.

Our staff remains available for the 24 hours of your travel duration for all your travel concerns and issues, including any modifications in travel plans, hotel issues, questions, and concerns.

How to Book a Women's Umrah Package

1. Enquire: To book a women's Umrah package, send us a message mentioning your travel details, including departure airport, preferred travel dates, and whether you will be travelling alone, with a mahram, or in a women's group.
2. Get a tailored quote: We will prepare a package based on your travel dates, including room sharing and hotel options, and confirm the current mahram requirement, if any.
3. Confirm and pay: After package confirmation and payment, we will initiate the visa process and confirm your travel arrangements, including hotel and flight bookings.
4. Receive your travel pack: A travel pack will be provided to you, which will contain all travel arrangements, including flight, hotel, visa, and transport.
5. Travel with 24/7 support: A support team will remain available at all times during your travel.

Are You Ready to Book Your Women's Umrah Package?

Hajj and Umrah Experts have over a decade of experience, ATOL protection (licence 11375), Saudi Ministry approval, and a team that will walk you through mahram requirements honestly before you book. This helps women plan their Umrah with the utmost confidence.