Aberdeen Umrah Packages
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Introduction
We provide premium Umrah services designed to support you from the moment you begin your journey until you safely return home. Unlike standard service providers, we stay with you 24/7 throughout your entire Umrah experience, ensuring complete guidance, comfort, and peace of mind at every step.
No matter your package or budget, we treat every client with the same level of care and premium service. Our goal is to make your spiritual journey to Makkah and Madinah smooth, stress-free, and truly memorable with dedicated support before, during, and after your sacred trip.
What's Included
Enjoy a hassle-free Umrah journey with visa processing, flights, accommodation, transfers, and complete travel support included.
Visa
Complete Umrah visa processing with expert assistance for a smooth and stress-free journey.
Return Flights
Comfortable return flights with trusted airlines, ensuring a convenient travel experience.
Ground Transfers
Reliable airport and local transportation services throughout your Umrah trip.
Ticket
Confirmed flight tickets with flexible travel arrangements tailored to your needs.
3–4 People Sharing
Comfortable shared accommodation options designed for convenience and affordability.
Peace
Perform your Umrah with complete peace of mind while we manage all travel arrangements.
Dar Al Eiman Al Khalil Hotel
(Hotel In makkah)
Stay in premium hotels in Makkah offering comfortable accommodation, modern amenities, and easy access to Masjid al-Haram. Whether you are visiting for Umrah or Hajj, enjoy exceptional hospitality, spacious rooms, and a peaceful stay near the Holy Kaaba.
Free Wi-Fi
Comfort
4km Walk




Dar Al Eiman Al Khalil Hotel
(Hotel In madina)
Discover the best hotels in Madinah offering comfortable stays, modern facilities, and close proximity to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi. Whether you are visiting for Umrah, Hajj, or a spiritual journey, enjoy exceptional hospitality and a peaceful atmosphere near the Prophet’s Mosque.
Free Wi-Fi
Comfort
4km Walk




More Than Just Umrah Packages
QUICK ANSWER: Packages Umrah arranges all-inclusive Umrah packages for Aberdeen pilgrims from £645/pp for 7 nights (3-star, off-peak months). Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) connects via London Heathrow to Jeddah/Madinah — a viable two-stop journey. Glasgow Airport (GLA, 145 miles south) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI, 145 miles south) offer more direct Gulf hub connections. We assess all three options for every Aberdeen quote and advise honestly. Secure your place with a £99 deposit. ATOL protected. WhatsApp +44 7737 144335 — same-day quote.
Aberdeen is Scotland’s third-largest city and one of the UK’s wealthiest — the European oil and gas capital whose North Sea petroleum industry has funded decades of prosperity for a city of approximately 230,000 people. Aberdeen’s Muslim community of approximately 10,000–12,000 people — around 4–5% of the city — reflects the oil city’s specific demographics: a Pakistani and Bangladeshi community concentrated in the city’s northern and western residential areas, alongside a significant population of Muslim oil industry professionals who have come to Aberdeen from across the UK, South Asia, and the Arab world to work in the energy sector.
Aberdeen is also, practically speaking, the most geographically isolated major UK city for Umrah travel. Located 145 miles north of both Glasgow and Edinburgh, Aberdeen’s distance from the Central Belt’s international airports makes the Umrah logistics question specifically challenging. Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) provides a local departure point, but its international connections are more limited than GLA or EDI. The honest answer to ‘how do Aberdeen Muslims get to Saudi Arabia for Umrah?’ is nuanced — and this page provides that nuanced, honest answer rather than the vague ‘flights from nearby airports’ language that most competitors use.
Packages Umrah is operated by Uraan Travel Ltd (7 Huxley Avenue, Manchester M8 0SJ). We arrange all-inclusive Umrah packages for Aberdeen and North East Scotland pilgrims. WhatsApp +44 7737 144335 or visit packagesumrah.co.uk.
Aberdeen’s airport question is the most complex of any UK city in our portfolio. No single answer applies to every Aberdeen pilgrim. We explain all three realistic options clearly so you can make an informed decision — rather than discovering surprises after booking.
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) is 7 miles northwest of Aberdeen city centre — genuinely local and convenient. However, ABZ does not operate direct connections to Saudi Arabia via the Gulf hubs that most Umrah packages use. The viable ABZ option for Aberdeen pilgrims is:
Detail | Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) → London Heathrow → Jeddah/Madinah |
Route | ABZ → London Heathrow (British Airways domestic or connecting, ~1h 20m) → Jeddah direct (Saudi Airlines or British Airways, ~6.5h) |
Total journey time | Approximately 10–14 hours including Heathrow layover |
Heathrow layover time | Minimum 2 hours recommended for connection at LHR; 3–4 hours more comfortable |
Distance from Aberdeen city centre | ABZ is 7 miles northwest — approximately 15–20 minutes by car |
Taxi to ABZ from city centre | Approximately £15–25 |
Bus from Aberdeen to ABZ | First Bus service 727 from Union Square to ABZ — approximately 40 minutes |
When this option works | When the ABZ → LHR → Jeddah routing gives a competitive all-in price and manageable connection times. Suitable for Aberdeen pilgrims who prefer to fly locally rather than drive 145 miles to Glasgow or Edinburgh. |
Potential downsides | Two-stop journey. Heathrow Terminal 5 connection for British Airways domestic then Terminal 3 or 4 for long-haul requires a terminal transfer. Additional layover time. Sometimes more expensive than GLA/EDI options due to ABZ domestic leg cost. |
Glasgow Airport offers better direct Gulf hub connections for Umrah — the Emirates Dubai, Turkish Istanbul, and Qatar Doha services from GLA have more competitive pricing and more departure time options than the ABZ-via-Heathrow routing. The trade-off is the 145-mile drive:
Detail | Glasgow Airport (GLA) for Aberdeen Pilgrims |
Distance from Aberdeen | ~145 miles south via A90/M90/M9/M80/M8 |
Drive time (off-peak) | 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes |
Train from Aberdeen | Aberdeen station → Glasgow Queen Street (direct, ~2h 30m). Then bus/taxi to GLA (~20-25 mins). Total approximately 3 hours. |
When GLA is worth the journey | When GLA has a significantly better price or connection than ABZ routing. For Aberdeen families travelling in a group, the 2.5-hour drive becomes a shared experience. A hired minibus from Aberdeen to GLA for a mosque group of 10+ is practical. |
Overnight option | Aberdeen Muslims who choose GLA often book a Glasgow airport hotel the night before departure — removing the pre-dawn 2.5-hour drive pressure. |
Edinburgh Airport is approximately the same distance from Aberdeen as Glasgow Airport (~145 miles south, via the A90 and M90). For Aberdeen pilgrims driving south, GLA or EDI are essentially equivalent journey lengths — the choice between them depends on which has the better Umrah route for specific dates:
Detail | Edinburgh Airport (EDI) for Aberdeen Pilgrims |
Distance from Aberdeen | ~145 miles south via A90/M90/M9 |
Drive time (off-peak) | 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes |
Train from Aberdeen | Aberdeen station → Edinburgh Waverley (direct, ~2h 30m). Then tram/bus to EDI (~35 mins). Total approximately 3h 10 minutes. |
Route via A90 | A90 direct south from Aberdeen through Stonehaven, Dundee, Perth, then M90 south to Edinburgh — one of Scotland’s most used A-roads. Straightforward. |
When EDI is worth the journey | When EDI has a better Umrah route than ABZ or GLA for specific dates. |
For every Aberdeen Umrah quote, we check all three airport options: ABZ (via London Heathrow), GLA, and EDI. We then advise honestly based on:
The honest Aberdeen recommendation: for most Aberdeen pilgrims, we recommend the ABZ → LHR → Jeddah route when the price is competitive — the 15-minute local airport journey is genuinely preferable to a 2.5-hour drive to Glasgow or Edinburgh. When ABZ pricing is uncompetitive or connections are poor for specific dates, GLA is the alternative. We will always tell you which is better for your specific booking rather than defaulting to whichever earns the most commission.
All prices include return flights (from ABZ, GLA, or EDI as advised for your specific dates), Umrah visa, named Makkah hotel (Haram distance in metres confirmed before deposit), named Madinah hotel, Rawdah visiting slot pre-booked, and all Saudi Arabia transport. Prices are £20 per person below UK market rates.
Package | 7 Nights | 10 Nights | 12 Nights | 14 Nights |
3★ Off-Peak (Nov, Jan, Oct, Sep) | From £645/pp | From £695/pp | From £735/pp | From £775/pp |
3★ Easter (April 2027) | From £659/pp | From £709/pp | From £749/pp | From £789/pp |
3★ Summer (Jul/Aug 2027) | From £729/pp | From £779/pp | From £819/pp | From £859/pp |
3★ Christmas (Dec 2027) | From £699/pp | From £749/pp | From £789/pp | From £829/pp |
3★ Ramadan (Mar 2027) | From £879/pp | From £949/pp | From £1,049/pp | From £1,149/pp |
Per person. Quad-share rooms. All-inclusive from ABZ, GLA, or EDI as advised. Off-peak months = lowest prices.
Package | 7 Nights | 10 Nights | 12 Nights | 14 Nights |
4★ Off-Peak | From £765/pp | From £845/pp | From £925/pp | From £1,005/pp |
4★ Easter | From £779/pp | From £859/pp | From £939/pp | From £1,019/pp |
4★ Summer | From £849/pp | From £929/pp | From £1,009/pp | From £1,089/pp |
4★ Christmas | From £819/pp | From £899/pp | From £979/pp | From £1,059/pp |
4★ Ramadan | From £999/pp | From £1,069/pp | From £1,169/pp | From £1,269/pp |
100–400m from Haram. Breakfast included in some hotels. Aberdeen’s oil industry community often prefers 4-star.
Package | 7 Nights | 10 Nights | 12 Nights | 14 Nights |
5★ Off-Peak | From £965/pp | From £1,065/pp | From £1,185/pp | From £1,335/pp |
5★ Ramadan | From £1,299/pp | From £1,399/pp | From £1,499/pp | From £1,649/pp |
50–200m from Haram. Breakfast included. Aberdeen’s higher-income Muslim community: 5-star is more popular here than in most UK cities.
Package | 7 Nights | 10 Nights | 12 Nights | 14 Nights |
Group 3★ (10+) | From £625/pp | From £675/pp | From £715/pp | From £755/pp |
Group 4★ (10+) | From £745/pp | From £825/pp | From £905/pp | From £985/pp |
Aberdeen mosque groups, oil industry Muslim colleagues, North East Scotland community organisations. Shared transport to ABZ/GLA/EDI coordinated.
£99 DEPOSIT — SECURE YOUR ABERDEEN UMRAH: Book with just £99 per person. Balance due 8 weeks before departure. Payment plans for bookings 4+ months ahead. Same-day quotes for Aberdeen, Inverness, Dundee, and all North East Scotland. WhatsApp +44 7737 144335.
Component | What Aberdeen Pilgrims Receive | Key Detail |
Return flights | From ABZ, GLA, or EDI — confirmed airline, routing, and connection times at booking | We advise which airport gives the best route and price for your specific dates. |
Umrah visa | Saudi Nusuk portal — all Aberdeen group members processed simultaneously | No individual Nusuk navigation required. |
Makkah hotel | Named hotel before £99 deposit — Haram distance in metres stated | 3★ 300–800m. 4★ 100–400m. 5★ 50–200m from Haram. |
Madinah hotel | Named hotel before deposit — Nabawi area | Walking distance or short taxi to Masjid al-Nabawi. |
Rawdah visiting slot | Pre-booked on Nusuk before Aberdeen departure | Confirmed time for men and women at designated visiting windows. |
All Saudi Arabia transport | Airport → Jeddah/Madinah → hotel; Makkah–Madinah intercity; hotel → return airport | Haramain train (2h20m) or organised coach — confirmed at booking. |
ATOL Certificate | Per person at booking — UK government financial protection | Verifiable on Civil Aviation Authority register. |
24/7 WhatsApp support | Named agent throughout Saudi Arabia stay — English and Urdu | Direct line, not a call centre. |
£99 deposit option | Secures the full package — balance 8 weeks before departure | Payment plans available for early bookings. |
Aberdeen’s Muslim community has a character that reflects the city it inhabits. This is the European oil capital — a city where North Sea petroleum has generated extraordinary wealth alongside challenging working conditions, where high salaries coexist with demanding offshore schedules, where professionals from across the world have gathered around the energy industry. Aberdeen’s Muslim community participates fully in this specific city economy and culture — and its Umrah travel reflects that participation.
Aberdeen’s Pakistani and Bangladeshi Muslim community — concentrated in the city’s northern neighbourhoods including Tillydrone (AB24), Seaton (AB24), Middlefield (AB21), and parts of Old Aberdeen — has been in the city for two to three generations. These are the families who built Aberdeen’s halal food businesses, who established the mosque communities serving the city, and whose children are now Aberdeen-born Scottish Muslims. The pilgrimage intention in this community follows the pattern of similar UK Pakistani communities: consistent, multi-generational, and practically organised through the mosque network.
The Tillydrone and Seaton areas of Aberdeen — concentrated around the University of Aberdeen campus in Old Aberdeen — have the highest Muslim residential density in the city. From these areas, Aberdeen Airport is approximately 8–10 miles via the A96 — approximately 15–25 minutes by car.
Aberdeen has a Muslim community that no other UK city has in the same form: the oil industry professional Muslim. Engineers, geologists, project managers, and technical specialists from Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Arab, and South East Asian backgrounds have come to Aberdeen to work in the North Sea oil and gas industry. This community has specific Umrah characteristics that distinguish it from the working-class Pakistani communities of Bradford or Blackburn:
The University of Aberdeen, with over 17,000 students, has a Muslim student population that includes both UK-resident students and significant international Muslim students from across the world. Aberdeen University Islamic Society is an active community organisation. For Aberdeen University Muslim students, the Easter and Christmas vacation windows provide the practical Umrah timing. ABZ’s local convenience (15 minutes from the campus area) makes it the most practical departure option for student pilgrims who do not have access to a car for a 2.5-hour drive to Glasgow.
Location | Distance to ABZ | Muslim Community | Notes |
Aberdeen (AB10–AB25) | 7 miles northwest | ~10,000–12,000 Muslims. Tillydrone, Seaton, Middlefield, Old Aberdeen. | Our primary Aberdeen service area. |
Dundee (DD1–DD5) | ~70 miles south to EDI (~60 miles) | Pakistani and Bangladeshi community. Tayside city. Scotland’s fourth-largest. | EDI or GLA via A90 south. Dundee to EDI approximately 60–70 minutes. |
Inverness (IV1–IV3) | ~100 miles northwest (no international airport) | Small but growing Muslim community. Highland capital. | ABZ or EDI/GLA most practical. Long drive to all options. Inverness Airport has no Saudi Arabia routes. |
Elgin (IV30) | ~65 miles northwest | Small Muslim community. Moray town. | ABZ via A96. Approximately 60–70 minutes to ABZ. |
Peterhead (AB42) | ~33 miles northeast | Small Pakistani community. Aberdeenshire coast. | ABZ via A90. Approximately 35–40 minutes. |
Fraserburgh (AB43) | ~43 miles northeast | Small Muslim community. Aberdeenshire fishing port. | ABZ via A90/A98. Approximately 45–55 minutes. |
Perth (PH1) | ~90 miles south | Pakistani Muslim community. Perth and Kinross. | EDI via M90 most practical (~50 miles). GLA also option. |
Dundee note: Dundee (approximately 70 miles south of Aberdeen) is served more effectively by Edinburgh Airport (approximately 60 miles south on the A90/M90) than by Aberdeen Airport. For Dundee’s Pakistani and Bangladeshi Muslim community, EDI is the natural Umrah departure point — and our packages work for Dundee as naturally as for Edinburgh. Dundee to EDI: approximately 60–70 minutes by car.
Aberdeen’s position at 57° North — further north than Moscow — gives it one of the UK’s most extreme seasonal contrasts. The November to February period brings short days (sunset as early as 3:30pm in December), frequent north-easterly gales from the North Sea, and temperatures regularly below 5°C. The contrast between Aberdeen in November and Makkah in November — clear skies, warm sunshine, mild temperatures — is more extreme than for any other UK city. This is not a trivial point for Aberdeen Muslims choosing a Umrah month: the spiritual and physical relief of leaving Aberdeen’s grey winter for the warm light of the Haram is an experience with a specific quality here.
Month | Islamic Period | Aberdeen Notes | Haram Crowds | Price (3★, 7N) |
November 2027 | Jumada al-Thani | Aberdeen’s darkest, coldest, stormiest month. No school holidays. Lowest price. Quietest Haram. The contrast with Makkah’s warmth is most extreme. Top recommendation. | Very Low | £645/pp |
January 2027 | Rajab 1448 | Joint-cheapest. Aberdeen schools back from Christmas. Post-New Year quiet. Another dark, cold Aberdeen month — warm Makkah is welcome. | Low | £645/pp |
October 2027 | Jumada al-Awwal | Scottish October half-term (confirm Aberdeen City Council dates). Autumn. Best Tawaf conditions of the year. | Low–Moderate | £669/pp |
September 2027 | Rabi al-Thani | Aberdeen schools back. University of Aberdeen term starting. Good value. Post-summer. | Low | £669/pp |
April 2027 (Easter) | Shawwal | Scottish Easter break — confirm Aberdeen City Council dates (may differ from England). Universities on Easter vacation. | Moderate | £659/pp |
December 2027 | Rajab 1449 | Christmas break. University winter vacation. Aberdeen offshore workers’ Christmas rotation leave — good 14-night window for offshore Muslims. | Moderate | £699/pp |
Jul/Aug 2027 | Safar 1449 | Aberdeen school summer break (typically starts earlier than England — often late June/early July for Scottish schools). Makkah very hot. | High | £729–749/pp |
March 2027 (Ramadan) | Ramadan 1448 | Aberdeen schools in term. Oil industry Muslim community very active. ABZ capacity limited. Book by September 2026. | Very High | £879/pp |
Seven nights suits Aberdeen pilgrims on standard annual leave and university students using a vacation break. The ABZ → LHR → Jeddah routing adds approximately 10–13 hours of total journey time — which makes the 7-night format feel slightly compressed but entirely workable for Umrah. Four Makkah nights, 3 Madinah nights. Complete Umrah, Rawdah, and essential Madinah Ziyarat. From £645/pp off-peak. £99 deposit.
Ten nights — 6 Makkah nights, 4 Madinah nights — is our most recommended Aberdeen format. Given the multi-leg journey that most Aberdeen Umrah packages involve, longer durations give better value for the travel investment. By Makkah night 4, the journey is forgotten and the Haram is home. From £695/pp off-peak.
Twelve nights suits Aberdeen families using the full Scottish Easter or Christmas break, Aberdeen elderly pilgrims who need a gentler pace, and Aberdeen mosque groups wanting both cities fully. Seven Makkah nights, 5 Madinah nights. From £735/pp off-peak.
Two full weeks — the optimal Aberdeen Umrah format. Eight Makkah nights, 6 Madinah nights. For Aberdeen’s oil industry Muslim professionals who work on 2-week rotation schedules, 14 nights fits the off-rotation period precisely — arriving home the day before the next offshore trip begins. From £775/pp off-peak.
Aberdeen’s oil industry Muslim professionals are, in many ways, among the best-positioned UK Muslims for Umrah travel — if they plan around their rotation schedules:
Aberdeen’s mosque community serves a relatively small but cohesive Pakistani and Bangladeshi Muslim population. Group Umrah from Aberdeen’s mosques typically involves 10–20 people. For Aberdeen mosque groups:
For Aberdeen families with children in Aberdeen City Council schools — confirm Scottish holiday dates before booking:
The University of Aberdeen Islamic Society serves a Muslim student population that includes both Scottish-resident students and significant international Muslim students. For Aberdeen University students:
For Aberdeen’s first-generation Pakistani and Bangladeshi community in Tillydrone and Seaton — whose Umrah intention is as strong as any UK Muslim community’s — the specific considerations are:
Ramadan 2027 begins approximately 8 February 2027. For Aberdeen Muslims choosing Ramadan Umrah: ABZ capacity for Ramadan is very limited — the domestic leg to Heathrow has limited scheduling options in high demand periods. GLA or EDI may be more practical for Ramadan departures. We advise on airport choice specifically for Ramadan bookings. Book by September 2026.
Ramadan Period | Approx. Dates | Price (3★, 7N) | Booking Deadline | Aberdeen Notes |
First Ashra (1–10) | ~8–17 Feb 2027 | From £879/pp | October 2026 | Aberdeen schools in term. Oil industry winter period. ABZ limited — may recommend GLA for this period. |
Second Ashra (11–20) | ~18–27 Feb 2027 | From £899/pp | August 2026 | Book early. ABZ and GLA/EDI both checked for best availability. |
Last Ashra (21–29) | ~28 Feb–8 Mar 2027 | From £979/pp | July 2026 | Laylatul Qadr. ABZ domestic connection may be tight — we advise GLA or EDI for Last Ashra from Aberdeen. |
Post-Ramadan | ~9–16 Mar 2027 | From £879/pp | August 2026 | Eid and Shawwal. Scottish Easter approaching in April. |
Monthly departures for Aberdeen pilgrims (from ABZ, GLA, or EDI as advised):
By pilgrim type:
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Which airport should Aberdeen pilgrims use for Umrah?
We check three options for every Aberdeen quote: Aberdeen Airport (ABZ, 7 miles — local but connects via London Heathrow to Jeddah), Glasgow Airport (GLA, 145 miles — better Gulf hub connections), and Edinburgh Airport (EDI, 145 miles — similar to GLA). We advise which gives the best route and price for your specific dates.
Does Aberdeen Airport have flights to Jeddah or Madinah?
Aberdeen Airport does not have direct or connecting flights to Jeddah or Madinah via the Gulf hubs (Dubai, Istanbul, Doha). The viable ABZ route for Umrah is: ABZ → London Heathrow → Jeddah (via British Airways or Saudi Airlines). Total journey time approximately 10–14 hours.
Is it worth driving 145 miles to Glasgow Airport for better Umrah routes?
For some Aberdeen pilgrims, yes — particularly when GLA has a significantly better price or timing. For mosque groups travelling together by minibus, the 2.5-hour GLA journey is a manageable shared experience. For elderly pilgrims or those who prefer local departure, ABZ via Heathrow is often preferable despite the slightly longer journey. We advise based on your specific situation.
How do I get from Aberdeen city centre to Aberdeen Airport?
By car: A96 northwest from Aberdeen city centre — approximately 15–20 minutes. By taxi: approximately £15–25. By bus: First Bus 727 from Union Square to ABZ — approximately 40 minutes.
Can Aberdeen pilgrims take the train to Glasgow or Edinburgh airport?
Yes — Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street (direct, approximately 2 hours 30 minutes) or Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley (direct, approximately 2 hours 30 minutes). Both trains run regularly and early morning services exist for Umrah flight departures. Train + taxi/bus to GLA/EDI adds approximately 20–25 minutes to the journey.
What is the cheapest Umrah package from Aberdeen?
From £645/pp for a 7-night, 3-star, all-inclusive off-peak package (November or January). Group rate (10+ Aberdeen pilgrims): from £625/pp.
How much is a 7 nights Umrah package from Aberdeen?
From £645/pp (3-star, off-peak months, all-inclusive from ABZ, GLA, or EDI as advised). Includes return flights, Umrah visa, both hotels, Rawdah booking, and all Saudi Arabia transport.
How much is a 10 nights Umrah package from Aberdeen?
From £695/pp (3-star, off-peak, all-inclusive). 6 Makkah nights + 4 Madinah nights — our most recommended duration.
How much is a 14 nights Umrah package from Aberdeen?
From £775/pp (3-star, off-peak, all-inclusive). Two full weeks — ideal for Aberdeen’s offshore-rotation oil industry Muslim professionals.
How much deposit is required?
£99 per person. Balance due 8 weeks before departure.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes — for bookings 4+ months ahead, payment plans available. Contact us for instalment options.
How do I book?
WhatsApp +44 7737 144335. Tell us your preferred month, travellers, star rating, duration, and airport preference (ABZ, GLA, or EDI). Same-day quote with full airport comparison.
Do you arrange Umrah for Aberdeen’s oil industry Muslim professionals?
Yes — specifically for offshore-rotation schedules. 14-night packages fit 2-week off-rotation precisely. 4-star and 5-star packages are proportionally more popular from Aberdeen. We advise on the optimal format for your rotation schedule.
Do you arrange group Umrah from Aberdeen mosques?
Yes — from £625/pp (10+). Coordinated transport to ABZ (local), GLA, or EDI. Same-flight allocation. Same hotel floor. Simultaneous visa processing. Coordinated Rawdah visits.
Do you serve Dundee, Inverness, and other North East Scotland locations?
Yes. Dundee (EDI most practical, ~60 miles south). Inverness (ABZ most practical, ~100 miles south via A96 — or EDI for better routes). Elgin (ABZ via A96). Perth (EDI or GLA).
Do you arrange Umrah for international Muslim professionals in Aberdeen?
Yes — for non-UK passport holders working in Aberdeen’s oil industry, Umrah visa eligibility depends on passport type and UK residency documentation. We advise on specific requirements for your situation.
Are Scottish school holidays different from English?
Yes — Aberdeen City Council schools use Scottish holiday dates, which differ from English schools by 1–3 weeks in some terms. Always confirm specific Aberdeen school holiday dates before booking.
Can Aberdeen women perform Umrah without a Mahram?
Yes — under current Saudi regulations, women aged 18+ may travel independently. Women-only packages from ABZ, GLA, or EDI available. Female liaison on request.
Is the Umrah visa included?
Yes — processed through the official Saudi Nusuk portal. All Aberdeen group members processed simultaneously.
Is the Rawdah visit pre-booked?
Yes — Rawdah visiting slot pre-booked before Aberdeen departure. Confirmed time for men and women.
Are meals included?
Standard packages do not include meals (approximately £15–25/day in Makkah). Some 4-star and 5-star hotels include breakfast — confirmed at booking.
Are Aberdeen Umrah packages ATOL protected?
Yes — every flight-inclusive Aberdeen package is ATOL protected through Uraan Travel Ltd. ATOL Certificate issued at booking.
Aberdeen has made its name from what lies beneath the North Sea — the oil and gas reserves that powered Britain’s economy for fifty years and attracted engineers, geologists, and technicians from across the world to this grey granite city on Scotland’s north-east coast. The Muslim community that built a life in Aberdeen alongside that industry — the Pakistani families in Tillydrone, the Bangladeshi families in Seaton, the oil industry professionals from South Asia and the Arab world — carries an intention that no amount of oil-field prosperity has diminished: to stand before the Kaaba, to drink from the Zamzam well, to pray in the Rawdah of the Prophet ﷺ.
The route from Aberdeen to Makkah involves more logistics than the route from Bradford or Blackburn. But the destination is the same. And the £99 deposit, the named hotel before you pay, the ATOL Certificate at booking, the 24/7 WhatsApp agent throughout your Saudi Arabia stay — these make the logistics manageable so the pilgrimage itself can be what it is meant to be.
From £645/pp all-inclusive. ABZ, GLA, or EDI departures — we advise honestly. £99 deposit secures your place. Same-day quotes for Aberdeen, Dundee, Inverness, and all of North East Scotland.
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Umrah is a voluntary Islamic pilgrimage to Makkah that can be performed at any time of the year. It is open to all Muslims worldwide, regardless of age or gender, provided women under 45 are accompanied by a Mahram.
Hajj is the compulsory annual pilgrimage performed during the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah and is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Umrah is a voluntary pilgrimage that can be performed throughout the year and is often referred to as the “lesser pilgrimage.”
The actual rituals of Umrah — Ihram, Tawaf, Sa’i, and Halq or Taqsir — can be completed in a few hours. However, most pilgrims spend 7 to 14 days in Saudi Arabia to maximise their time in worship at the Haram.
Umrah can be performed throughout the year. However, Ramadan is considered the most spiritually rewarding time, as performing Umrah during this month holds the reward equivalent to Hajj. January to March also offer cooler temperatures and a peaceful atmosphere.
Our Umrah packages typically include return flights from the UK, hotel accommodation in both Makkah and Madinah, airport transfers, Umrah visa processing, and 24/7 customer support. Full details are listed on each individual package page.