Craigavon 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.
Hotels 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
Shuttle Service
4km Walk
Break Fast
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Hotels 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
Shuttle Service
4km Walk
Break Fast
Return Ticket




More Than Just Umrah Packages
QUICK ANSWER: Packages Umrah arranges all-inclusive Umrah packages for Craigavon, Lurgan, and Portadown pilgrims from £645/pp for 7 nights (3-star, off-peak months). Belfast International Airport (BFS) is approximately 18–20 miles north via M1 — approximately 22–28 minutes pre-dawn. Belfast City Airport (BHD) approximately 22–25 miles. Dublin Airport (DUB) approximately 82–85 miles south via A1/M1. BFS is the primary Umrah airport with Saudi Airlines direct Jeddah. DUB is checked for premium bookings. £99 deposit. ATOL protected. WhatsApp +44 7737 144335.
CRAIGAVON — NORTHERN IRELAND’S PLANNED CITY, LOUGH NEAGH, LURGAN’S PAKISTANI COMMUNITY: Craigavon is a planned settlement begun in 1965 in County Armagh, incorporating the towns of Lurgan and Portadown on the southern shore of Lough Neagh — the largest lake in the United Kingdom. The Craigavon Islamic Centre and Masjid in Legahorey Court serves one of Northern Ireland’s most significant Pakistani Muslim communities, particularly in Lurgan and Portadown. Belfast International Airport (BFS) is just 18 miles north via the M1 motorway. No Umrah operator has dedicated a page to Craigavon. This is the first.
Craigavon is a planned urban area in north County Armagh, Northern Ireland — a new city concept begun in 1965 and named after James Craig, 1st Viscount Craigavon, the first Prime Minister of Northern Ireland. The Craigavon Urban Area, as officially defined, incorporates the older established towns of Lurgan (population 38,198, 2021 census) and Portadown and the newer planned development between them, with a combined urban area population of approximately 72,000 people. Craigavon lies approximately 21 miles (34 km) southwest of Belfast city centre, on the M1 motorway that connects the area directly to Belfast and Belfast International Airport to the north.
Craigavon’s defining geographical feature — shared with Lurgan — is its proximity to Lough Neagh, the largest lake in the United Kingdom and the largest lake in the British Isles. Lough Neagh covers approximately 151 square miles (391 square kilometres) and forms the northern boundary of the Craigavon/Lurgan area. The lough — whose Gaelic name Loch nEachach (the lake of Eochaidh) connects it to ancient Irish mythology — is a freshwater lake of major ecological significance, holding approximately 800 billion litres of water. It is shared between five of Northern Ireland’s six counties and supports significant populations of migratory birds, eels, and the pollan (a rare freshwater fish found only in Lough Neagh and a few other Irish loughs).
The Craigavon Urban Area — particularly Lurgan — has one of Northern Ireland’s most significant Pakistani Muslim communities. Pakistani families came to Lurgan and Portadown in the post-war period, building community institutions in the linen and light manufacturing towns of the Upper Bann valley. The Craigavon Islamic Centre and Masjid at Legahorey Court, Craigavon, serves this community — providing daily prayers, Friday Jumu’ah, and Islamic community services for the Craigavon Urban Area’s Muslim residents.
No Umrah operator has dedicated a page to Craigavon, Lurgan, or Portadown. Northern Ireland’s County Armagh planned city — with its significant Pakistani community, its M1 motorway connection to Belfast International Airport (just 18 miles north), and Lough Neagh on its doorstep — has been entirely invisible to the Umrah market. This is the first dedicated Craigavon Umrah page.
Packages Umrah is operated by Uraan Travel Ltd (7 Huxley Avenue, Manchester M8 0SJ). We arrange all-inclusive Umrah packages for Craigavon, Lurgan, Portadown, and all County Armagh. WhatsApp +44 7737 144335 or visit packagesumrah.co.uk.
Lough Neagh is the largest lake in the United Kingdom by surface area — approximately 151 square miles (391 square kilometres), approximately 18 miles long and 11 miles wide at its broadest point. It is also the largest freshwater lake in the British Isles, surpassing even the Scottish lochs. The lough is shared between five of Northern Ireland’s six counties: Antrim, Armagh, Down, Londonderry, and Tyrone. The town of Lurgan, at the southeastern corner of the lough’s shore, has historically been one of the primary settlements on Lough Neagh’s coastline.
Lough Neagh holds approximately 800 billion litres of water — enough to supply the whole of Northern Ireland’s water needs for several years. The lough is fed by several major rivers (the Upper Bann, the Blackwater, the Moyola, and others) and drains through the Lower Bann River into the Atlantic at Lough Foyle near Coleraine. The surrounding landscape — known as the Lough Neagh Basin — is largely flat, agricultural lowland, giving the area a distinctive open character with wide skies and long views across the water.
Lough Neagh’s ecological significance is extraordinary. It supports the largest eel fishery in Europe — eels from the lough are exported across the UK and Europe. The lough is an internationally important site for migratory and wintering wildfowl — particularly diving ducks (scaup, tufted duck, goldeneye, pochard) that winter in vast numbers on the lough’s waters. The pollan — a coldwater fish of the family Coregonidae, a relict of the last Ice Age — survives only in Lough Neagh and a few other deep Irish lakes, making it one of Northern Ireland’s most ecologically significant endemic species.
Lough Neagh and Umrah: Lough Neagh holds 800 billion litres of water — and in Islamic tradition, water is the source of all life, a symbol of purification, and the essential element of wudu. The Craigavon and Lurgan Muslim community lives beside the UK’s largest body of freshwater, performs wudu before every prayer, and aspires to Makkah — where the zamzam well has flowed since Ibrahim’s son Ismail (peace be upon them) found water in the desert. The community beside Lough Neagh understands, in a daily physical way, what water means to human life and to Islamic practice.
Lurgan (An Lorgain — ‘the long low ridge’ in Irish) is a market town of approximately 38,000 people on the southeastern shore of Lough Neagh, approximately 18 miles southwest of Belfast. Lurgan grew through the linen industry — the Ulster linen trade that made the towns of the Upper Bann valley some of the most industrially significant in 19th-century Ireland. The Belfast-Dublin railway line runs through Lurgan, connecting the town directly to both Belfast (18 miles) and Dublin (approximately 85 miles south). The M1 motorway provides fast road access to Belfast and Belfast International Airport.
Lurgan’s Pakistani Muslim community is one of the most established in Northern Ireland outside Belfast. Pakistani families came to Lurgan in the post-war period and have built community institutions — mosques, businesses, restaurants, and schools — that serve one of Northern Ireland’s most concentrated Pakistani Muslim populations outside the capital. The community’s presence in Lurgan and Portadown makes the Craigavon Urban Area one of Northern Ireland’s most significant Muslim population centres.
Portadown (Port an Dúnáin — ‘the landing place of the small fort’ in Irish) is a market and industrial town of approximately 26,000 people on the River Bann, approximately 3 miles south of Lurgan. Portadown also has a Pakistani Muslim community that is served by the mosque institutions of the Craigavon area. Like Lurgan, Portadown is connected to Belfast by the M1 motorway and the Belfast-Dublin railway, giving the town excellent transport links northward to Belfast International Airport. Portadown is known for its roses — the Portadown area of County Armagh is Northern Ireland’s primary rose-growing region, and Portadown hosts rose shows and has a significant horticultural heritage.
Craigavon as a planned settlement was begun in 1965, when the Government of Northern Ireland commissioned a new city development to bridge the gap between Lurgan and Portadown — two established County Armagh towns — and provide a new urban centre for the upper Bann valley. The city was named after James Craig, 1st Viscount Craigavon, who served as Northern Ireland’s first Prime Minister from 1921 until his death in 1940. The development included new housing estates, the Craigavon Civic Centre, the Craigavon Area Hospital (one of Northern Ireland’s largest hospitals), Craigavon Lakes (two man-made lakes in the centre of the new development), and the Rushmere Shopping Centre.
The original plan — for Craigavon to become a ‘linear city’ of approximately 180,000 people, fully bridging Lurgan and Portadown into a single continuous urban area — was largely abandoned as the Troubles and economic difficulties reduced the planned investment. The Craigavon development that exists today is a partial realisation of the original vision, with the Craigavon Civic Centre area (including the lakes and Rushmere Shopping Centre) forming a distinct new urban area between the two older towns.
Belfast International Airport (BFS) is approximately 18–20 miles north of Craigavon via the M1 motorway — one of Northern Ireland’s clearest and fastest motorway connections. From Craigavon or Lurgan, the M1 runs northward past Lisburn to the M2 interchange and then west to Belfast International Airport. The route is almost entirely motorway — straightforward and fast at any hour, completely empty at pre-dawn.
Detail | Belfast International Airport (BFS) for Craigavon/Lurgan/Portadown Pilgrims |
Distance from Craigavon/Lurgan town centre | ~18–20 miles north via M1 |
From Craigavon Islamic Centre (Legahorey Court) | ~18 miles north — M1 north from Craigavon → M2/A26 junction → Belfast International Airport |
Drive time (off-peak, normal traffic) | 22–32 minutes. M1 is fast but can be busy at rush hour. |
Drive time at 2–3am (pre-dawn) | 20–26 minutes — M1 completely clear at pre-dawn. One of Northern Ireland’s fastest Umrah airport journeys. |
Saudi Airlines from BFS to Jeddah | Saudi Airlines (Saudia) direct from BFS to Jeddah: approximately 6 hours 30 minutes. No connecting hub. Primary Umrah recommendation. |
Umrah charter packages from BFS | Strong Umrah charter provision. BFS is Northern Ireland’s primary Umrah departure airport. |
Taxi from Craigavon to BFS | Approximately £28–42 — M1 motorway route |
Train option | Lurgan railway station → Belfast Great Victoria Street or Central (~25 min) → Translink bus to BFS (~40 min). Total approximately 65–75 min. Car significantly faster for pre-dawn. |
Craigavon’s BFS position: 18 miles north via M1 — 20–26 minutes pre-dawn — makes Craigavon/Lurgan one of Northern Ireland’s best-positioned Muslim communities for Belfast International Airport access. Only Lisburn (closer to BHD) and central Belfast match or beat this for Umrah airport proximity in Northern Ireland.
Detail | Belfast City Airport (BHD) for Craigavon Pilgrims |
Distance from Craigavon | ~22–26 miles northeast via M1/M2/M3 |
Drive time at 2–3am | 24–34 minutes |
Umrah provision | Limited Umrah charter packages compared to BFS. Checked for specific Umrah charters when BHD offers better pricing than BFS. |
Taxi from Craigavon to BHD | Approximately £32–48 |
Detail | Dublin Airport (DUB) for Craigavon Pilgrims |
Distance from Craigavon | ~82–86 miles south via A1(M)/M1/Republic of Ireland road network |
Drive time at 2–3am | 80–95 minutes — A1(M) and Republic roads clear at pre-dawn |
Umrah provision | Excellent. Saudi Airlines direct Jeddah from DUB. Strong Umrah charter from DUB. All-Ireland Muslim communities use DUB extensively. |
Border crossing | Open border (Common Travel Area) — no passport or customs controls between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. |
When DUB recommended | When DUB Saudi Airlines scheduling or charter pricing significantly better than BFS. For premium 4★/5★ bookings. |
Taxi from Craigavon to DUB | Approximately £85–110 |
Factor | Belfast BFS | Dublin DUB | For Craigavon |
Distance | ~18–20 miles N | ~82–86 miles S | BFS dramatically closer |
Pre-dawn drive | ~20–26 min | ~80–95 min | BFS saves ~65 min |
Saudi direct Jeddah | Yes | Yes | Both viable |
Umrah provision | Strong | Excellent | BFS primary; DUB for premium |
Taxi cost | ~£28–42 | ~£85–110 | BFS far cheaper |
Recommendation | Primary for all bookings | When DUB schedule better | BFS standard; DUB checked |
Our Craigavon recommendation: Belfast International Airport (BFS, ~18 miles north via M1, 20–26 minutes pre-dawn) as the standard primary Umrah airport for all Craigavon, Lurgan, and Portadown bookings. Dublin Airport (DUB, ~82 miles south via A1(M), open border) checked for premium 4★/5★ bookings where DUB’s Saudi Airlines scheduling is significantly better.
All prices include return flights from Belfast International Airport (BFS, ~18 miles north via M1, primary — Saudi Airlines direct Jeddah) or Dublin Airport (DUB, ~82 miles south, open border, when better scheduling), Umrah visa, named Makkah hotel with Haram distance in metres before deposit, named Madinah hotel, Rawdah 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, Sep, Oct) | 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. BFS primary (18 miles M1). DUB open border when better. Off-peak = lowest.
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. BFS or DUB Saudi direct confirmed at booking.
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. Saudi Airlines direct Jeddah from BFS or DUB.
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 |
Craigavon Islamic Centre + Lurgan + Portadown groups. BFS 18 miles M1. Group minibus from Legahorey Court practical.
£99 DEPOSIT — SECURE YOUR CRAIGAVON UMRAH: Book with just £99 per person. Balance due 8 weeks before departure. Payment plans for bookings 4+ months ahead. Same-day quotes for Craigavon, Lurgan, Portadown, Banbridge, Dromore, Moira, and all Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough. WhatsApp +44 7737 144335.
Component | What Craigavon Pilgrims Receive | Key Detail |
Return flights from BFS/DUB | Saudi Airlines direct Jeddah from BFS (primary, ~18 miles north M1). DUB (open border, ~82 miles south) when DUB scheduling better. Confirmed before deposit. | BFS: M1 north, ~20–26 min pre-dawn. DUB: A1(M)/M1 south, ~80–95 min, open border — no controls. |
Umrah e-visa | Saudi Nusuk portal — all Craigavon/Lurgan/Portadown group members processed simultaneously. | No individual navigation required. |
Makkah hotel — named before deposit | Hotel name and Haram distance in metres confirmed before the £99 deposit. | 3★: 300–800m. 4★: 100–400m. 5★: 50–200m. |
Madinah hotel — named before deposit | Named hotel in Nabawi area confirmed at booking. | Walking distance or short taxi to Masjid al-Nabawi. |
Rawdah visiting slot | Pre-booked on Nusuk before BFS/DUB departure. | Confirmed times for men and women before leaving Craigavon. |
All Saudi Arabia transport | BFS/DUB → Jeddah → Makkah hotel; Makkah–Madinah (Haramain train); Madinah → BFS/DUB. | Haramain High Speed Rail: 2h 20m Makkah to Madinah. |
ATOL Certificate | Issued at booking. Verifiable on UK Civil Aviation Authority register. | Every pound of your Craigavon package financially protected. |
24/7 WhatsApp support | Named agent. English and Urdu throughout your Saudi Arabia stay. | From Legahorey Court to the Haram — one message away. |
£99 deposit | Secures entire package. Balance due 8 weeks before departure. | Payment plans for advance bookings. |
Location | BFS Distance/Time | DUB Distance | Muslim Community | Notes |
Craigavon/Legahorey (BT62–BT64) | ~18 miles, ~20–26 min | ~83 miles | Pakistani. Craigavon Islamic Centre, Legahorey Court. | Primary. M1 north to BFS. |
Lurgan (BT66–BT67) | ~20 miles, ~22–28 min | ~82 miles | Pakistani community. Lough Neagh shore. | M1 north to BFS. Railway to Belfast. |
Portadown (BT62–BT63) | ~20 miles, ~22–28 min | ~85 miles | Pakistani + Bangladeshi community. | M1 north to BFS. Rose-growing area. |
Banbridge (BT32) | ~28 miles, ~28–36 min | ~78 miles | Small Muslim community. | A1(M) north to BFS or south to DUB. |
Dromore (BT25) | ~24 miles, ~24–30 min | ~82 miles | Small Muslim community. | M1 north to BFS. |
Moira (BT67) | ~14 miles, ~16–22 min | ~88 miles | Small Muslim community. | Between Lurgan and BFS — very close to airport. |
Moira note: Moira (BT67), approximately 5 miles north of Lurgan on the M1, is approximately 14 miles from Belfast International Airport — even closer than central Craigavon. Very small Muslim community. Our Craigavon packages serve Moira.
Banbridge note: Banbridge (BT32), approximately 10 miles south of Craigavon, has a small Muslim community. Approximately 28 miles from BFS. Our Craigavon packages serve Banbridge and the wider Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough.
School holidays for Craigavon: Schools in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough follow the Northern Ireland school holiday calendar, which differs from both English and Scottish school dates. Always confirm with your child’s school.
Month | Islamic Period | Craigavon Notes | Haram Crowds | Price (3★, 7N) |
November 2027 | Jumada al-Thani | No school holidays. Cheapest month. Quietest Haram. Craigavon November — Legahorey Court quiet before dawn, Lough Neagh mist to the north, M1 north completely clear. BFS at 3am: 20–24 minutes. Saudi direct Jeddah. Top recommendation. | Very Low | £645/pp |
January 2027 | Rajab 1448 | Joint-cheapest. Northern Ireland schools back. Pre-dawn BFS via M1: 20–24 minutes from Craigavon. | Low | £645/pp |
October 2027 | Jumada al-Awwal | Northern Ireland October half-term — confirm Craigavon school dates. Best Tawaf conditions. | Low–Moderate | £669/pp |
September 2027 | Rabi al-Thani | Schools back. Good value month. | Low | £669/pp |
April 2027 (Easter) | Shawwal | Northern Ireland Easter break — confirm school dates. 10 nights fits. | Moderate | £659/pp |
December 2027 | Rajab 1449 | Christmas school break. Coolest Makkah weather. | Moderate | £699/pp |
Jul/Aug 2027 | Safar 1449 | Northern Ireland summer break. BFS summer busy — book early. Very hot Makkah. | High | £729–749/pp |
March 2027 (Ramadan) | Ramadan 1448 | Northern Ireland schools in term. Islamic Centre most active. BFS Saudi direct. Book September 2026. | Very High | £879/pp |
Seven nights suits Craigavon working families on standard annual leave. Leave Legahorey Court at 4:15–4:25am for a 6am BFS departure — M1 north from Craigavon, past Moira and Lisburn, M2/A26 to Belfast International Airport: approximately 20–24 minutes pre-dawn. Four Makkah nights, 3 Madinah nights. From £645/pp off-peak. £99 deposit.
Ten nights — 6 Makkah nights, 4 Madinah nights — is our most recommended Craigavon format. With BFS just 18 miles north on the M1, Craigavon/Lurgan pilgrims have one of Northern Ireland’s most convenient Umrah airport journeys. By Makkah night 4, Lough Neagh and the Craigavon Lakes are entirely forgotten — the Haram is everything. Northern Ireland Easter and Christmas breaks suit 10 nights. From £695/pp off-peak.
Twelve nights suits Craigavon families using the full Northern Ireland Easter or Christmas school break, elderly pilgrims needing a relaxed pace, and mosque groups wanting the complete Ziyarat programme. Seven Makkah nights, 5 Madinah nights. From £735/pp off-peak.
Two full weeks — 8 Makkah nights, 6 Madinah nights. For the landmark Craigavon/Lurgan family Umrah — from the shores of Lough Neagh to the House of Allah — 14 nights honours the full significance of the journey from County Armagh’s planned city to Islam’s most sacred place. From £775/pp off-peak.
Group Umrah from the Craigavon Islamic Centre draws from BT62–BT64 (Craigavon, Legahorey), BT66–BT67 (Lurgan), and BT62–BT63 (Portadown). For Craigavon Urban Area groups of 10+:
Lurgan’s Pakistani Muslim community is one of the most established in Northern Ireland. For Lurgan-specific bookings:
For the founding generation of Craigavon and Lurgan’s Pakistani Muslim community:
For Craigavon and Lurgan Muslim women performing Umrah without a Mahram — women aged 18+ may travel independently under current Saudi regulations:
Ramadan 2027 begins approximately 8 February 2027. Craigavon Islamic Centre and the Lurgan and Portadown Muslim communities are at their most spiritually active during Ramadan. For Ramadan Umrah: Saudi Airlines direct from Belfast International Airport (BFS, ~18 miles north via M1, 20–26 minutes pre-dawn). Leave Legahorey Court at 4:15am for a 6am BFS departure. The M1 at 4:15am is completely clear. Book by September 2026 for Last Ashra.
Ramadan Period | Approx. Dates | Price (3★, 7N) | Booking Deadline | Craigavon Notes |
First Ashra (days 1–10) | ~8–17 Feb 2027 | From £879/pp | November 2026 | Northern Ireland schools in term. Islamic Centre active. BFS 20–24 min pre-dawn via M1. |
Second Ashra (days 11–20) | ~18–27 Feb 2027 | From £899/pp | August 2026 | BFS Ramadan capacity checked. Book early. |
Last Ashra (days 21–29) | ~28 Feb–8 Mar 2027 | From £979/pp | July 2026 | Laylatul Qadr. Most sought window. Book immediately. |
Post-Ramadan (Eid Shawwal) | ~9–16 Mar 2027 | From £879/pp | August 2026 | Eid in Makkah. Northern Ireland schools Easter approaching. |
Monthly departures for Craigavon, Lurgan, Portadown, Banbridge, Dromore, Moira, and all Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough (BFS ~18 miles north via M1; DUB ~82 miles south via A1(M) open border — when better scheduling):
By pilgrim type:
All packages: packagesumrah.co.uk
Which airport do Craigavon/Lurgan pilgrims use for Umrah?
Belfast International Airport (BFS, ~18 miles north via M1, ~20–26 min pre-dawn) is the primary Umrah airport — Saudi Airlines direct Jeddah. Dublin Airport (DUB, ~82 miles south via A1(M), open border, ~80–95 min) checked when DUB scheduling significantly better. Belfast City Airport (BHD, ~22 miles northeast) secondary.
How far is Belfast International Airport from Craigavon?
Approximately 18–20 miles north via M1 — approximately 22–32 minutes off-peak; 20–26 minutes at 2–3am pre-dawn on the clear M1.
What route does Craigavon take to Belfast International Airport?
M1 north from Craigavon or Lurgan → M2/A26 junction → Belfast International Airport. Almost entirely motorway — fast and clear at pre-dawn.
Can Craigavon pilgrims use Dublin Airport for Umrah?
Yes — Dublin Airport (DUB) is approximately 82–86 miles south of Craigavon via A1(M). Excellent Saudi Airlines Jeddah provision. Open border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland — no passport or customs controls. Checked when DUB scheduling significantly better than BFS.
What time should I leave Craigavon for a 6am BFS flight?
Leave Legahorey Court at approximately 4:15–4:25am. M1 north — 20–24 minutes to Belfast International Airport at pre-dawn.
How much is a taxi from Craigavon to Belfast International Airport?
Approximately £28–42 for a standard private hire car from Craigavon/Lurgan to BFS — M1 motorway route.
What is Lough Neagh?
Lough Neagh is the largest lake in the United Kingdom — approximately 151 square miles (391 square kilometres). It borders the Craigavon/Lurgan area to the north. The lough holds approximately 800 billion litres of water, supports Europe’s largest eel fishery, and is an internationally important site for migratory wildfowl. Shared between five of Northern Ireland’s six counties.
What is Craigavon and why was it planned?
Craigavon is a planned settlement begun in 1965 in north County Armagh, intended to bridge the gap between Lurgan and Portadown and create a new urban centre for the Upper Bann valley. Named after James Craig, 1st Viscount Craigavon, the first Prime Minister of Northern Ireland. The original vision of a ‘linear city’ of 180,000 people was largely abandoned.
What is the Craigavon Islamic Centre and Masjid?
Craigavon Islamic Centre and Masjid, Legahorey Court, Craigavon, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. Sunni mosque serving the Craigavon Urban Area’s Muslim community. Provides daily prayers, Friday Jumu’ah, and Islamic community services for Craigavon, Lurgan, and Portadown Muslim residents.
What is the Pakistani community in Lurgan?
Lurgan’s Pakistani Muslim community is one of the most established in Northern Ireland outside Belfast. Pakistani families have lived in Lurgan and Portadown since the post-war period, building mosques, businesses, and community institutions in the Upper Bann valley’s linen and market towns.
What is the Belfast-Dublin railway and does it serve Craigavon?
The Belfast-Dublin Enterprise railway line runs through Lurgan — the station is served by both Translink NI Railways and Iarnród Éireann. Lurgan station → Belfast Great Victoria Street: approximately 25 minutes. Lurgan station → Dublin Connolly: approximately 2 hours 30 minutes. Practical for daytime travel; car faster for pre-dawn Umrah departures.
Do you serve Banbridge, Dromore, and Moira?
Yes. Banbridge (BT32, BFS ~28 miles or DUB ~78 miles, A1(M) corridor), Dromore (BT25, BFS ~24 miles), Moira (BT67, BFS ~14 miles — even closer than Craigavon, between Lurgan and BFS on M1).
What are Northern Ireland school holiday dates for Craigavon?
Schools in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough follow the Northern Ireland school holiday calendar, which differs from English and Scottish school dates. Always confirm with your child’s school.
Can Craigavon women perform Umrah without a Mahram?
Yes — under current Saudi regulations, women aged 18+ may travel for Umrah without a Mahram. Women-only packages. Taxi to BFS approximately £28–42 (20–26 min pre-dawn via M1).
What is the cheapest Umrah package from Craigavon/Lurgan?
From £645/pp for a 7-night, 3-star, all-inclusive off-peak package from Belfast International Airport (November or January 2027). Group rate (10+ Craigavon/Lurgan/Portadown pilgrims): from £625/pp.
How much is a 7 nights Umrah package from Craigavon?
From £645/pp (3-star, off-peak, all-inclusive). Return flights from BFS (18 miles), Umrah visa, hotels in both cities, Rawdah pre-booking, all Saudi Arabia transport.
How much is a 10 nights Umrah package from Craigavon?
From £695/pp (3-star, off-peak, all-inclusive). 6 Makkah nights + 4 Madinah nights — most recommended Craigavon format.
How much is a 12 nights Umrah package from Craigavon?
From £735/pp (3-star, off-peak, all-inclusive). 7 Makkah nights + 5 Madinah nights.
How much is a 14 nights Umrah package from Craigavon?
From £775/pp (3-star, off-peak, all-inclusive). Two full weeks from BFS.
How much deposit is required?
£99 per person. A family of four secures all places with just £396 total deposit. Balance due 8 weeks before departure.
How do I book?
WhatsApp +44 7737 144335. Same-day Craigavon/Lurgan/Portadown quote with BFS vs DUB comparison.
Is the Umrah visa included?
Yes — processed through the official Saudi Nusuk portal. All Craigavon group members processed simultaneously.
Is the Rawdah visit pre-booked?
Yes — Rawdah visiting slot pre-booked before BFS departure. Confirmed times for men and women.
Are meals included?
Standard packages do not include meals (approximately £15–25/day in Makkah). Many 4-star hotels include breakfast — confirmed at booking.
Are Craigavon Umrah packages ATOL protected?
Yes — every flight-inclusive Craigavon package is ATOL protected through Uraan Travel Ltd. ATOL Certificate issued at booking. Verifiable on the UK Civil Aviation Authority register.
Lough Neagh holds 800 billion litres of water. It covers 151 square miles of County Armagh, Antrim, Down, Londonderry, and Tyrone — the largest lake in the United Kingdom, visible from the upper floors of Lurgan’s houses on a clear day. The Muslim community of the Craigavon Urban Area lives beside this water, performs wudu with it in spirit if not in source, and aspires to Makkah — where zamzam has flowed since Hagar searched for water in the desert and found it beside her son Ismail.
The linen towns of the Upper Bann — Lurgan and Portadown — are market and manufacturing towns where Pakistani families came in the post-war period and built communities of remarkable durability. The Craigavon Islamic Centre at Legahorey Court is the institutional centre of that community — the place where Friday prayers gather the Muslim families of three towns, where children learn Arabic, where the community’s aspirations take institutional form. The Umrah aspiration of Legahorey Court is the next expression of that same institutional discipline: the journey to Makkah, the tawaf, the return.
Leave Legahorey Court at 4:15am: M1 north from Craigavon, past Moira in the dark, past Lisburn, Belfast International Airport signs, 20 minutes. Saudi Airlines direct. Six hours thirty minutes. Jeddah. Makkah. From £645/pp all-inclusive. £99 deposit. Named hotel before deposit. ATOL Certificate at booking. Same-day quotes for Craigavon, Lurgan, Portadown, Banbridge, Dromore, Moira, and all County Armagh.
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Packages Umrah — Craigavon, Lurgan, Portadown, and County Armagh Umrah specialists. From £645/pp all-inclusive. £99 deposit. ATOL protected. The first dedicated Craigavon Umrah page — Lough Neagh UK’s largest lake, Lurgan’s Pakistani community, Belfast International Airport 18 miles.
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.