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Our Ramadan Umrah packages for 2027 bring together return flights from UK airports, hotels in Makkah and Madinah and all transfers, while Haram Zone Travel handles your Umrah visa and Nusuk bookings. You can travel for the first, middle or last ten days of Ramadan or stay for the full month, at 3, 4 or 5-star hotels.
Ramadan 1448 is expected to start around 8 February 2027. Below you will find the expected dates of each Ashra, what a day in the Haram looks like while fasting, how prices change through the month and what Saudi Arabia currently requires, so you can pick the part of Ramadan that suits you before you speak to us.
Want a quote? Call +44 203 504 2414, WhatsApp us or email info@haramzonetravel.com with your preferred Ashra and number of travellers.
Ramadan 2027 Calendar for Umrah
Ramadan 2027 is expected to run from about Monday 8 February to Monday 8 or Tuesday 9 March with Eid al-Fitr on 9 or 10 March. Every date below can move by a day once the moon is sighted, so treat it as a planning guide.
Period | Ramadan days | Expected dates (2027) |
First Ashra | 1–10 | Mon 8 Feb – Wed 17 Feb |
Middle Ashra | 11–20 | Thu 18 Feb – Sat 27 Feb |
Last ten nights | 21–29/30 | Evening of Sat 27 Feb – Mon 8 or Tue 9 Mar |
Odd nights (21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th) | Evenings before days 21, 23, 25, 27, 29 | Sat 27 Feb, Mon 1 Mar, Wed 3 Mar, Fri 5 Mar, Sun 7 Mar |
Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | Tue 9 or Wed 10 Mar |
Full month | 1–29/30 | 8 Feb – Eid |
In Islam the night comes before its day, so the 21st night of Ramadan is the evening of the 20th fast. If your priority is a particular odd night, arrive at least a day earlier in case Ramadan starts a day later than expected.
What is Umrah in Ramadan?
Umrah in Ramadan is the same Umrah performed at any other time of year: entering Ihram at the Miqat, Tawaf around the Ka’bah, Sa’i between Safa and Marwah, and shaving or trimming the hair. What changes is the setting. You will usually be fasting, the Haram is at its fullest of the year outside Hajj, and the nights are taken up by Taraweeh and, in the last ten, Qiyam al-Layl.
Anyone with a valid visa that permits Umrah, a Nusuk Umrah permit and a confirmed booking can perform Umrah during Ramadan. There is no separate “Ramadan visa”.
The Reward and Benefits of Umrah in Ramadan
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) told a woman from the Ansar, “Perform Umrah in Ramadan, for it is equal to Hajj” (Sahih al-Bukhari 1863). This is why Ramadan is the most sought-after month for Umrah from the UK.
Scholars explain that the hadith speaks of reward, not obligation. Umrah in Ramadan does not replace the obligatory Hajj for someone who can afford it and is physically able. The other benefits people talk about are practical as much as spiritual:
- Praying Taraweeh behind the Imams of Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi.
- Breaking your fast in the Haram, where dates, water and Zamzam are shared at Maghrib.
- Seeking Laylat al-Qadr, described in the Qur’an as “better than a thousand months” (Surah al-Qadr 97:3), in the place where the Qur’an was revealed.
- Hearing the completion of the Qur’an (Khatm) in the final nights.
Best Time to Do Umrah in Ramadan: First, Middle or Last Ten Days?
There is no single best time. The reward of Umrah in Ramadan applies across the whole month. Choose what matters most to you: the last ten nights for Laylat al-Qadr and I’tikaf, the first ten days for calmer mosques and lower prices, or the middle ten as a balance of the two.
| First 10 days | Middle 10 days | Last 10 nights |
Crowds | Busy, but the calmest part of Ramadan | Building through the week | Peak, especially odd nights and the 27th |
Price | Lowest of the month | Mid-range | Highest; hotels often sold as fixed blocks |
Best for | First-timers, elderly parents, families | People who want a balance | Laylat al-Qadr, I’tikaf, Khatm al-Qur’an |
Hotel choice | Widest | Good | Limited near the Haram; book first |
Physical demand | Lower | Moderate | High: long nights and little sleep |
Last 10 Nights Ramadan Umrah
The last ten nights are when most people want to be in Makkah, because Laylat al-Qadr is sought in the odd nights. Expect the Haram, the roads and the hotel lifts to be at their busiest, with Qiyam prayers running into the early hours. Many travellers spend the first half of their trip in Madinah and move to Makkah for the final nights.
If you hope to sit I’tikaf in Masjid al-Haram or Masjid an-Nabawi, places are limited and need official registration through the General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques. Registration has opened shortly before Ramadan in recent years. We can tell you when it opens, but we cannot guarantee a place.
Full Month Ramadan Umrah
A full month of Ramadan Umrah suits people who can take extended leave or are retired. You see Ramadan from its first Taraweeh to Eid prayer, and the cost per night is usually lower than a last-ten-nights package. Check that your entry date and length of stay fit the Umrah season rules below, and plan rest days, because a month of fasting and late nights is tiring.
Our Ramadan Umrah Packages for 2027
Each Ramadan Umrah package includes return flights, hotels in both cities, transfers and visa processing. Choose your period, length and hotel standard. Prices are per person and confirmed in writing before you pay.
Package | Makkah / Madinah | 3-star (Approx) | 4-star (Approx) | 5-star (Approx) |
First 10 days | 5 / 5 | Approx £870 | £960 | £1200 |
Middle 10 days | 5 / 5 | £965 | £1070 | £1305 |
Last 10 nights | 5 / 5 | £1080 | £1210 | £1490 |
Full month | 15 / 15 | £2500 | £3400 | £4050 |
7 nights (your dates) | 4 / 3 | £765 | £880 | £1499 |
12 nights (your dates) | 6 / 6 | £925 | £1035 | £1595 |
15 nights (your dates) | 8 / 7 | £1030 | £1265 | £1740 |
Prices based on sharing. Double and triple rooms are available as a supplement.
What is Included and What is Not
Included | Not included |
Return flights from your chosen UK airport | Suhoor and Iftar meals, unless added to your quote |
Hold luggage at the airline’s allowance | Travel insurance |
Accommodation in both holy cities at the star level you pick | Meningitis ACWY vaccination |
Airport and Makkah–Madinah transfers | Zakat al-Fitr, Qurbani, gifts and personal spending |
Umrah visa processing and Nusuk-linked bookings | Wheelchair or cart hire in the Haram |
Guided Ziyarat, if you ask for it | Costs caused by airline, hotel or Saudi rule changes |
Ramadan Umrah price: what changes the cost
The price of Umrah in Ramadan depends mostly on which ten days you choose and how far your hotel is from the Haram. A last-ten-nights package at a Haram-facing hotel can cost several times more than a first-Ashra package a short walk away. These are the main factors:
- Which Ashra. Hotel rates rise through the month and peak in the last ten nights.
- Distance to the Haram. In Ramadan you walk to the mosque for Taraweeh and often for Qiyam, so the closest hotels charge the most.
- Fixed-date blocks. Many hotels near the Haram only sell the last ten nights as a set block.
- Eid flights. Return flights on or just after Eid are among the most expensive of the year.
- Room sharing. Quad rooms keep the per-person price down.
- Meals. Hotel Suhoor and Iftar buffets add to the price.
Cheap Ramadan Umrah Packages: How to Keep the Cost Down
The cheapest way to do Umrah in Ramadan is to travel in the first ten days, choose a 3- or 4-star hotel ten to fifteen minutes on foot from the mosque, take a quad room and accept a one-stop flight. Booking early helps most for the last ten nights. Be wary of Ramadan Umrah deals that undercut everyone else without naming hotels; GOV.UK warns UK pilgrims about fraudulent Umrah offers.
A Day of Umrah During Ramadan
Your day in Ramadan follows the fast. Most people sleep after Fajr, rest in the afternoon, and spend the evening and night in the Haram. Knowing the rhythm helps you choose when to perform your Umrah.
Time | What happens | Tip |
Before Fajr | Suhoor, then Fajr in the Haram | Hotel Suhoor fills up; eat early |
Morning | Quieter; many people sleep | A good window for Umrah if you are rested |
Afternoon | Hot, fasting, fewer people in the Mataf | Rest; avoid long walks in the sun |
Maghrib | Iftar in or around the Haram | Arrive early: the mosque fills an hour or more before |
Isha and Taraweeh | Busiest time of day | Pray where you can find space; upper floors are often easier |
Late night (last ten) | Qiyam al-Layl and dua | Plan a nap in the evening |
Many people perform Umrah straight after Iftar or Taraweeh, which makes those hours the most crowded in the Mataf. If you can, start your Umrah in the morning or late at night after Qiyam.
Ramadan Umrah with Family, Elderly Parents or Reduced Mobility
Families and older travellers can do Umrah during Ramadan comfortably with the right hotel and pace. The first ten days are usually the easier choice.
- Children and fasting: children who have not reached puberty are not required to fast. Keep water and snacks with you, and let them rest in the afternoon if they are staying up for Taraweeh.
- Night prayers with children: the women’s and family areas fill early. Agree a meeting point and put a note in each child’s pocket with the hotel’s name and a parent’s mobile.
- Elderly and unwell travellers: Islam excuses those for whom fasting would cause harm. Speak to your GP before traveling if you have a long-term condition or take timed medication.
- Wheelchairs: The Haram has wheelchairs and electric carts for the Mataf and Masa’a. Ask us for a hotel with a short, level walk.
For other dates through the year, see our umrah package for family options.
Ramadan Umrah Visa, Permits and Season Dates
A UK passport holder can enter for Ramadan Umrah on either a dedicated Umrah visa or the Saudi tourist eVisa. This season Saudi Arabia will only issue the visa once your hotel and ground transport are registered on Nusuk. We register those and submit the application; the decision to approve it rests with Saudi Arabia.
Dates that Matter for Ramadan Travel
Rule | Date / detail | Source |
Last date for Umrah visa issue | 9 March 2027 (1 Shawwal) | Ministry of Hajj and Umrah |
Last date for pilgrims to enter | 23 March 2027 | Ministry of Hajj and Umrah |
Last date for pilgrims to leave | 7 April 2027 | Ministry of Hajj and Umrah |
Meningitis ACWY | Certificate needed; vaccine at least 10 days before arrival | GOV.UK, TravelHealthPro |
In practice, this means visas for last-ten-nights trips are usually issued in early February, and anyone hoping to arrive around Eid needs their visa issued before the 9 March deadline.
Umrah Permits in Ramadan
Your Umrah is performed under a permit issued through the Nusuk app. In 2025 the Ministry asked pilgrims to perform only one Umrah during the last ten days of Ramadan to ease crowding. Expect similar guidance in 2027, and check the Ministry’s announcements before you travel. Rawdah visits in Madinah are booked through Nusuk too, and slots are hard to get in Ramadan.
Ramadan guidance is often announced late. Before you fly, look at the latest GOV.UK travel advice for Saudi Arabia and announcements from the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.
Hotels for Ramadan Umrah, Including 5-star Options
In Ramadan, walking time to the Haram matters more than anything else in a hotel. You may make the trip three or four times a day, often in crowds, so a 5-minute walk outside Ramadan can take 20 at Taraweeh.
Standard | Typical walk to the Haram | Best for |
3-star | 10–20 min | First and middle Ashra on a budget |
4-star | 5–10 min | Families; balance of price and distance |
5-star | 0–5 min, Haram-facing | Last ten nights, elderly parents, Qiyam |
Most 5-star hotels in Makkah sit in the Abraj al-Bait (Clock Tower) complex and the Jabal Omar area, a few minutes from the Haram, while in Madinah they line the central area around Masjid an-Nabawi. Your quote names each hotel and its walking distance before you pay.
Ramadan Umrah Packages from UK Airports
We arrange Ramadan flights from London, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow to Jeddah or Madinah. Starting in Madinah and finishing in Makkah works well for the last ten nights, because you end your trip close to the Haram for the odd nights and Eid.
- London: the widest choice of direct and one-stop flights.
- Manchester: see our umrah packages Manchester page for departures from the North West.
- Glasgow: one-stop routes; details are on our Glasgow Umrah packages page.
Because Eid depends on the moon, your return flight may fall on Eid day itself. Tell us if you want to pray Eid in the Haram and we will book the return for the following day where possible.
How to Book Your Ramadan Umrah
- Tell us your Ashra, airport, number of travellers and hotel preference.
- Receive a written quote with hotel names, walking distances, flights and the full price.
- Secure it with a deposit. You can spread the balance with Umrah packages on instalments confirm deposit and final payment date.
- Send passport scans and book your ACWY vaccine.
- Visa and Nusuk bookings are completed and your visa is sent to you.
- Travel pack: itinerary, vouchers and our contact numbers.
Why Book Ramadan Umrah with Haram Zone Travel
- Affordable packages priced by Ashra, so you see the difference between the first and last ten days.
- Hotel choices at 3, 4 and 5 stars, each quoted with its real walking time in Ramadan.
- Flight arrangements from major UK airports, with Eid return dates planned around the moon sighting.
- Personalised assistance for families, older travellers and those planning I’tikaf.
- Flexible planning: 7, 12 or 15 nights, a single Ashra or the full month.
Haram Zone Travel is a UK hajj umrah travel agency and a trading name of Universal Travel Ventures Ltd, registered in England and Wales (company number 16888922), based at 9C Waterborne Walk, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1DH. Whichever agent you choose, do not pay until you hold the hotel names, flight details and total cost in writing.
Travelling outside Ramadan instead? Browse all our umrah packages from UK airports.
Plan Your Ramadan Umrah
Tell us which part of Ramadan you are hoping for and how many of you are travelling. We will send a written quote with named hotels, walking distances, flights and the full price, and you are under no commitment until you accept it.
Speak to the team on +44 203 504 2414, send a WhatsApp message, or write to info@haramzonetravel.com
