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Dartford Umrah Packages

Flight

Makkkah

Madina

Trasnport

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 — Umrah Package

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

Return Ticket

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

Umrah Packages from Dartford 2027 — All-Inclusive from £645/pp | The M25 Town — Heathrow 16 Miles West, Gatwick 20 Miles South, DMIC Serving Kent’s Crossing Community

 

QUICK ANSWER: Packages Umrah arranges all-inclusive Umrah packages for Dartford pilgrims from £645/pp for 7 nights (3-star, off-peak months). London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is approximately 16–18 miles west of Dartford via M25/M4 — approximately 22–30 minutes pre-dawn. London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is approximately 20–22 miles south via M25/M23 — approximately 25–33 minutes pre-dawn. Dartford is uniquely positioned on the M25 between both London airports. LHR is primary for Saudi Airlines direct Jeddah. £99 deposit. ATOL protected. WhatsApp +44 7737 144335.

 

DARTFORD’S UNIQUE M25 POSITION — BETWEEN HEATHROW AND GATWICK: Dartford sits at the M25 Dartford Crossing — where the motorway crosses the Thames. From this crossing, the M25 runs west to Heathrow (16–18 miles) and south to Gatwick (20–22 miles). Dartford is the only English Muslim community on the M25 orbital with practical access to both LHR and LGW in under 35 minutes pre-dawn. No Umrah operator has dedicated a page to Dartford. This is the first.

 

Dartford is a town in northwest Kent — at the M25 Dartford Crossing, where the motorway’s north-south axis crosses the River Thames via the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge (southbound) and the Dartford Tunnels (northbound). The Dartford Crossing carries over 180,000 vehicles per day — one of the busiest river crossings in England — and is the pivot point of the M25 motorway, connecting the Essex shore to the north with the Kent shore to the south. From Dartford, the M25 runs west to Heathrow Airport (approximately 16–18 miles) and southwest/south to Gatwick Airport (approximately 20–22 miles). Dartford’s position on England’s orbital motorway gives it a transport geography that is entirely unlike any other Kent town: directly on the M25, equidistant between the two largest airports in England.

 

Dartford is the birthplace of the Rolling Stones — or more precisely, the birthplace of the two men who founded them. Mick Jagger was born in Dartford on 26 July 1943. Keith Richards was born in Dartford on 18 December 1943. They first met as schoolchildren, lost touch, then encountered each other again at Dartford railway station in 1961 when Jagger had a stack of American blues and rhythm and blues records under his arm. That railway station encounter led to the band that became the Rolling Stones. Dartford’s claim to be ‘the birthplace of the Rolling Stones’ rests entirely on these two specific dates, two specific addresses, and one specific railway station encounter.

 

The Dartford Masjid and Islamic Centre (DMIC) at 2 Westgate Road, Dartford DA1 2AR was established in 2019 — a relatively new institution, but one with a clear mission: ‘to advance the Islamic religion for the benefit of the public in Dartford and the surrounding areas.’ The NW Kent Muslim Association at 39 Highfield Road, Dartford DA1 2JS provides further community services for the Muslim families of northwest Kent. Together they serve a Dartford Muslim community that is modest in size but sits at one of England’s most strategically important transport intersections.

 

No Umrah operator has dedicated a page to Dartford. The M25 town between Heathrow and Gatwick has been invisible to the Umrah market. This ends today.

 

Packages Umrah is operated by Uraan Travel Ltd (7 Huxley Avenue, Manchester M8 0SJ). We arrange all-inclusive Umrah packages for Dartford and northwest Kent. WhatsApp +44 7737 144335 or visit packagesumrah.co.uk.

 

Dartford’s Extraordinary Dual Airport Position — LHR 16 Miles West or LGW 20 Miles South

 

Dartford is the only English Muslim community in our 81-page portfolio that has practical access to both London Heathrow and London Gatwick in under 35 minutes pre-dawn — with both airports accessible via the same M25 motorway from the same junction. The Dartford Crossing (M25 Junction 1A/1B/2) is the starting point for both journeys: west for Heathrow, south for Gatwick. For Umrah, this gives Dartford pilgrims a genuine choice that communities 10 miles in either direction do not have.

 

London Heathrow (LHR) — Primary, 16–18 Miles West

Detail

London Heathrow (LHR) for Dartford Pilgrims

Distance from Dartford town centre

~16–18 miles west via M25/M4

Primary route

M25 west from Dartford (past the Crossing) → M25 continues west → Junction 15 → M4 west → LHR terminal approaches

Drive time (off-peak, normal traffic)

22–35 minutes. M25 between J1A and J15 can be congested.

Drive time at 2–3am (pre-dawn)

18–26 minutes — M25 and M4 completely clear at pre-dawn

Saudi Airlines direct to Jeddah

Saudi Airlines (Saudia) direct from LHR to Jeddah: approximately 6 hours 30 minutes. No connecting hub. Recommended for all Dartford Umrah bookings — especially 4★ and 5★.

Other Umrah routes

Emirates (Dubai), Qatar Airways (Doha), Turkish Airlines (Istanbul). Widest Umrah route selection of any UK airport.

Taxi from Dartford to LHR

Approximately £32–48

 

London Gatwick (LGW) — Secondary, 20–22 Miles South

Detail

London Gatwick (LGW) for Dartford Pilgrims

Distance from Dartford

~20–22 miles south via M25/M23

Route

M25 south from Dartford Crossing → M25 continues south/southwest → Junction 7 → M23 south → Gatwick

Drive time (off-peak)

25–40 minutes

Drive time at 2–3am

20–30 minutes — M25 and M23 clear

Saudi Airlines from LGW

Yes — Saudi Airlines also operates Jeddah from LGW on certain dates. Good Umrah charter selection.

When LGW recommended

When LGW charter packages offer significantly better pricing for 3★ packages, or when LGW Saudi Airlines scheduling is better for specific dates.

Taxi from Dartford to LGW

Approximately £38–55

 

Dartford’s Dual Airport Comparison — The M25 Advantage

Factor

Heathrow (LHR)

Gatwick (LGW)

For Dartford

Distance

~16–18 miles W

~20–22 miles S

LHR 4 miles closer

Pre-dawn drive

~18–26 min

~20–30 min

LHR slightly shorter; both under 32 min

Route

M25 west → M4

M25 south → M23

Same M25 start; different directions

Taxi cost

~£32–48

~£38–55

LHR slightly more affordable

Saudi direct Jeddah

Yes — primary service

Yes — on certain dates

LHR more reliable Saudi direct

Umrah charter strength

Exceptional

Good

LHR stronger overall; LGW for charter value

Recommendation

Primary — all standard bookings

When charter prices or schedule better

LHR primary; LGW secondary for Dartford

 

Dartford’s M25 position is unlike any other community in our portfolio: both LHR and LGW are reached from the same motorway junction in under 32 minutes pre-dawn. For a group with flexibility on departure airport, Dartford can be booked from whichever airport has better pricing on the date — a genuine dual-airport flexibility that communities 10 miles in any direction do not have.

 

Dartford Umrah Package Prices 2027 — All-Inclusive

 

All prices include return flights from London Heathrow (LHR, ~16–18 miles west, primary) or London Gatwick (LGW, ~20–22 miles south, when better value), 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.

 

3 Star Dartford Umrah Packages 2027

 

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. LHR primary (16–18 miles west via M25/M4). LGW when charter value better. Off-peak = lowest.

 

4 Star Dartford Umrah Packages 2027

 

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. Saudi direct Jeddah from LHR recommended for 4★.

 

5 Star Dartford Umrah Packages 2027

 

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 from LHR strongly recommended.

 

Dartford Group Umrah — 10 or More Pilgrims

 

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

DMIC groups, NW Kent Muslim Association, Gravesend, Swanscombe community. LHR or LGW — both under 32 min.

 

£99 DEPOSIT — SECURE YOUR DARTFORD UMRAH: Book with just £99 per person. Balance due 8 weeks before departure. Payment plans for bookings 4+ months ahead. Same-day quotes for Dartford, Stone, Swanscombe, Gravesend, Northfleet, Erith, and all northwest Kent. WhatsApp +44 7737 144335.

 

What Is Included in Your Dartford Umrah Package?

 

Component

What Dartford Pilgrims Receive

Key Detail

Return flights from LHR/LGW

Both airports checked. LHR primary (16–18 miles W) for Saudi direct Jeddah (~6h 30m). LGW (20–22 miles S) when better charter value. Confirmed before deposit.

M25 west for LHR or M25 south for LGW — same starting junction, different directions.

Umrah e-visa

Saudi Nusuk portal — all Dartford 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 departure.

Confirmed times for men and women before leaving Dartford.

All Saudi Arabia transport

LHR/LGW → Jeddah → Makkah hotel; Makkah–Madinah (Haramain train); Madinah → LHR/LGW.

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 Dartford package financially protected.

24/7 WhatsApp support

Named agent. English and Urdu throughout your Saudi Arabia stay.

From Westgate Road to the Haram — one message away.

£99 deposit

Secures entire package. Balance due 8 weeks before departure.

Payment plans for advance bookings.

 

Dartford’s Muslim Community — DMIC, the Crossing, and the Birthplace of the Rolling Stones

 

The Dartford Masjid and Islamic Centre (DMIC) was established in 2019 — one of the newer mosque institutions in our portfolio, reflecting a Muslim community that is still in the process of building its permanent institutional infrastructure in a northwest Kent town that has not historically had a large Muslim presence. The DMIC’s description of itself — ‘diverse ethnic people with varied professions’ — reflects Dartford’s specific character as a commuter and professional town within the M25 corridor. The Muslim families of Dartford are not concentrated in one specific ethnic or national background: they come from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Somalia, the Middle East, and the broader Muslim world.

 

The DMIC’s mission — ‘to advance the Islamic religion for the benefit of the public in Dartford and the surrounding areas’ — is both modest and precise. Dartford’s Muslim community is building its institutions in a town that sits at one of England’s most significant transport nodes. The Westgate Road mosque at the edge of Dartford town centre, and the NW Kent Muslim Association on Highfield Road, serve a community that every morning drives across the Dartford Crossing — the Thames crossing that connects Kent to Essex, south England to north England — and that 16 miles to the west is Heathrow Airport with Saudi Airlines direct to Jeddah.

 

Dartford Masjid and Islamic Centre (DMIC) — 2 Westgate Road, DA1 2AR

The Dartford Masjid and Islamic Centre (DMIC) at 2 Westgate Road, Dartford, Kent DA1 2AR (Charity number 1192212) was established in 2019 by ‘a collective effort of a group of brothers and sisters.’ The mosque’s team ‘involves diverse ethnic people with varied professions’ — an explicitly multinational, professionally diverse congregation that reflects the character of a 21st-century English Muslim community in a commuter town within the London orbit. DMIC offers five daily prayers, Islamic education, and social welfare services to the Dartford Muslim community. From Westgate Road, Heathrow Airport is approximately 16–18 miles west via the M25/M4 — approximately 20–26 minutes pre-dawn.

 

NW Kent Muslim Association — 39 Highfield Road, DA1 2JS

The NW Kent Muslim Association at 39 Highfield Road, Dartford DA1 2JS serves the northwest Kent Muslim community from Dartford — a community organisation that extends its reach beyond the immediate Dartford area to serve the wider northwest Kent Muslim geography, including Swanscombe, Northfleet, and the surrounding communities that do not have their own dedicated mosque institutions.

 

The Dartford Crossing — 180,000 Vehicles Daily, The Pivot of England’s Motorway Network

The Queen Elizabeth II Bridge and Dartford Tunnels — the Dartford Crossing — carry the M25 motorway across the Thames at Dartford. The bridge was opened by The Queen in 1991 (hence the name) and is the only cable-stayed bridge in England that carries an orbital motorway. Together with the two Dartford Tunnels (northbound), the crossing carries over 180,000 vehicles per day — more than any other river crossing in England outside central London. The crossing is Dartford’s most defining modern landmark, visible from much of the town, its towers lit at night, its traffic flowing continuously.

 

For Dartford’s Muslim community, the Dartford Crossing is the most practical feature of the town’s geography: it is the junction at which the M25 — the road to both Heathrow and Gatwick — begins. The crossing connects Kent to Essex and England’s south to England’s north and midlands. The Umrah pilgrim from Dartford who takes the M25 west to Heathrow passes the crossing within minutes of leaving home — the same crossing that 180,000 vehicles use daily becomes the Umrah pilgrim’s first milestone toward Jeddah.

 

Mick Jagger and Keith Richards — Both Born in Dartford, 1943

Mick Jagger was born at the Livingstone Hospital, Dartford, on 26 July 1943. Keith Richards was born at the same hospital, Dartford, on 18 December 1943. They attended different primary schools in Dartford and lost touch after age seven. In 1961 — eighteen years after they were born in the same hospital in the same town — they encountered each other again at Dartford railway station, when Jagger was carrying a stack of Chess Records releases including Chuck Berry and Muddy Waters albums. Richards, recognising the records, spoke to him. The rest — five decades of music, the Rolling Stones catalogue, ‘Satisfaction,’ ‘Paint It Black,’ ‘Sympathy for the Devil,’ ‘Gimme Shelter’ — follows from that railway station encounter.

 

Dartford’s connection to the Rolling Stones is entirely specific and entirely true: two births in the same hospital, the same year, the same town. The music that Jagger and Richards went on to make had its roots — literally, in terms of their personal geography — in the same streets where Dartford’s Muslim community now lives. The Pakistani and Bangladeshi families of DA1 and DA2 live in the same town that produced two of the most famous musicians in the history of popular music. Dartford is a place where unlikely things happen to people who were born here.

 

Dartford and Northwest Kent — Our Coverage

 

Location

LHR Distance

LGW Distance

Muslim Community

Notes

Dartford (DA1–DA2)

~16–18 miles W via M25/M4

~20–22 miles S via M25/M23

Pakistani + multinational. DMIC + NW Kent MA.

Primary. LHR via M25 west — 18–26 min pre-dawn.

Stone (DA9)

~16 miles W via M25/M4

~20 miles S via M25/M23

Small Muslim community. Adjacent to Dartford.

Same M25 access as Dartford.

Swanscombe (DA10)

~17 miles W via M25/M4

~21 miles S

Very small Muslim community.

Near Bluewater shopping centre area.

Gravesend (DA11–12)

~20 miles W via A2/M25/M4

~24 miles S via A2/M25/M23

Pakistani + Bangladeshi community. Significant.

A2 west to M25. Approximately 24–32 min to LHR.

Erith (DA8)

~14 miles W via A206/M25/M4

~18 miles S via M25/M23

Pakistani + Somali community. NW Kent/SE London.

A206 to M25. Very close to LHR via M25.

Northfleet (DA11)

~20 miles W

~24 miles S

Small Muslim community.

A2 west to M25 to LHR/LGW.

 

Gravesend note: Gravesend (DA11–DA12) has a significant Pakistani and Bangladeshi Muslim community — one of the larger Muslim communities in northwest Kent. LHR approximately 20 miles via A2/M25/M4 — approximately 24–32 minutes pre-dawn. Our Dartford packages serve Gravesend.

Erith insight: Erith (DA8) is on the boundary of Kent and southeast London — approximately 14 miles from LHR via A206/M25/M4, even closer than Dartford. Significant Pakistani and Somali community. Our Dartford packages serve Erith and the DA8 communities.

 

Best Months for Umrah from Dartford 2027

 

School holidays for Dartford: Kent/Dartford schools follow the English national school holiday calendar with Kent-specific dates. Always confirm with your child’s school.

 

Month

Islamic Period

Dartford Notes

Haram Crowds

Price (3★, 7N)

November 2027

Jumada al-Thani

No school holidays. Cheapest month. Quietest Haram. Dartford November — Westgate Road quiet before dawn, the M25 west completely clear, LHR at 3am: 18–22 minutes. Saudi direct Jeddah. Top recommendation.

Very Low

£645/pp

January 2027

Rajab 1448

Joint-cheapest. Schools back. Pre-dawn LHR via M25: 18–22 minutes from Dartford.

Low

£645/pp

October 2027

Jumada al-Awwal

English October half-term — confirm Kent 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

English Easter break — confirm Kent school dates. 10 nights fits.

Moderate

£659/pp

December 2027

Rajab 1449

Christmas school break. Coolest Makkah weather. Multi-generational family window.

Moderate

£699/pp

Jul/Aug 2027

Safar 1449

English summer break. Both airports peak. Book early. Very hot Makkah.

High

£729–749/pp

March 2027 (Ramadan)

Ramadan 1448

Schools in term. DMIC community most active. Saudi direct LHR essential. Book by September 2026.

Very High

£879/pp

 

Dartford Umrah Package Durations

 

7 Nights from Dartford — From £645/pp

Seven nights suits Dartford working families on standard annual leave. Leave Westgate Road at 4:10–4:25am for a 6am LHR departure — M25 west, Junction 15, M4 west, 18–22 minutes to LHR. Four Makkah nights, 3 Madinah nights. From £645/pp off-peak. £99 deposit.

 

10 Nights from Dartford — From £695/pp

Ten nights — 6 Makkah nights, 4 Madinah nights — is our most recommended Dartford format. Saudi Airlines direct from LHR: 6 hours 30 minutes, arriving rested in Jeddah. By Makkah night 4, the M25 Crossing and the Dartford streets are entirely forgotten. Easter and Christmas school breaks fit 10 nights. From £695/pp off-peak.

 

12 Nights from Dartford — From £735/pp

Twelve nights suits Dartford families using the full Easter or Christmas school break, elderly pilgrims needing a relaxed pace, and DMIC groups wanting the complete Ziyarat programme. Seven Makkah nights, 5 Madinah nights. From £735/pp off-peak.

 

14 Nights from Dartford — From £775/pp

Two full weeks from Heathrow or Gatwick — 16–22 miles from Dartford, 18–30 minutes pre-dawn. Eight Makkah nights, 6 Madinah nights. For the landmark Dartford family Umrah — from the M25 crossing town to the House of Allah — 14 nights honours the journey’s full significance. From £775/pp off-peak.

 

Dartford Umrah by Pilgrim Type

 

DMIC Groups — The Diverse Dartford Community

Group Umrah from DMIC and the NW Kent Muslim Association draws from DA1 (central Dartford), DA2 (Bean, Dartford borough), and the wider northwest Kent Muslim geography. For Dartford mosque groups of 10+:

 

  • Group rate from £625/pp (3-star, off-peak). LHR primary — Saudi Airlines direct Jeddah. M25 west from Dartford: 16 miles, 20–26 minutes pre-dawn.
  • The ‘diverse ethnic people with varied professions’ character of the DMIC congregation means group Umrah coordination draws from Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Somali, Arab, and other Muslim backgrounds — a truly multinational group from the M25 crossing community.
  • Same-flight allocation. Same hotel floor. Simultaneous visa processing. Coordinated Rawdah visiting slots.

 

Dartford Families with School-Age Children

For Dartford families with children in Kent schools:

 

  • Easter break 2027: confirm Kent school dates. 10 nights fits. From £659/pp. LHR taxi approximately £32–48.
  • October half-term: 7-night package. From £669/pp. Best school holiday window.
  • Christmas break: 10 or 12 nights from £699/pp. Best Makkah weather.
  • Summer break: from £729/pp. Both airports peak in summer — book early. Very hot Makkah.

 

Elderly Dartford Pilgrims

For Dartford’s Muslim community elders:

 

  • LHR via M25/M4: 16–18 miles, 18–26 minutes pre-dawn. Taxi: approximately £32–48. Among Kent’s most affordable LHR taxi journeys.
  • Saudi Airlines direct Jeddah: 6h 30m, no connections. For elderly pilgrims, direct flight from the closest airport (LHR) removes all connection complexity.
  • 4-star or 5-star accommodation: Haram proximity essential.
  • October or November departure: outdoor temperatures 28–36°C manageable.
  • Wheelchair assistance: pre-arranged at LHR through to the Haram.
  • Haramain High Speed Railway: 2h 20m Makkah to Madinah, air-conditioned.

 

Dartford Women’s Groups — M25 West to LHR

For Dartford Muslim women performing Umrah without a Mahram — women aged 18+ may travel independently under current Saudi regulations:

 

  • Women-only group packages from £625/pp (10+). Women-only room configurations throughout.
  • Female liaison throughout Saudi Arabia.
  • Group taxi to LHR: approximately £32–48, 18–26 minutes pre-dawn.
  • Train: Dartford station → London Charing Cross/Victoria (~38–50 min) → Heathrow via Paddington/Elizabeth Line (~35 min). Total approximately 80–90 minutes. Car considerably faster.

 

Gravesend and Northwest Kent Muslim Communities

For the Gravesend (DA11–DA12) Muslim community — one of northwest Kent’s most significant:

 

  • Gravesend: LHR approximately 20 miles via A2/M25/M4 — approximately 24–32 minutes pre-dawn. LGW approximately 24 miles via A2/M25/M23.
  • Group rate from £625/pp (10+). Same-day Gravesend quotes. LHR or LGW compared.
  • Gravesend has strong Pakistani and Bangladeshi Muslim community — our northwest Kent packages serve Gravesend as a primary catchment area.

 

Ramadan Umrah from Dartford 2027

 

Ramadan 2027 begins approximately 8 February 2027. For Dartford — directly on the M25, 16 miles from LHR — Ramadan airport logistics are straightforward: Saudi Airlines direct from Heathrow, M25 west at pre-dawn, 18–22 minutes to the terminal. Leave Westgate Road at 4:10am for a 6am LHR departure. The DMIC community is most active during Ramadan. Book by September 2026 for Last Ashra.

 

Ramadan Period

Approx. Dates

Price (3★, 7N)

Booking Deadline

Dartford Notes

First Ashra (days 1–10)

~8–17 Feb 2027

From £879/pp

November 2026

Schools in term. DMIC community active. M25 to LHR — 18–22 min pre-dawn.

Second Ashra (days 11–20)

~18–27 Feb 2027

From £899/pp

August 2026

LHR 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. Schools Easter approaching.

 

All Dartford Umrah Packages — Monthly and By Type

 

Monthly departures for Dartford, Stone, Swanscombe, Gravesend, Northfleet, Erith, and all northwest Kent (from LHR — ~16–18 miles west via M25/M4; LGW ~20–22 miles south via M25/M23 — best airport checked every booking):

  • January 2027 Umrah from Dartford — From £645/pp. Joint-cheapest. LHR 18 min pre-dawn via M25.
  • February 2027 Umrah from Dartford — From £655/pp. Sha’ban / Ramadan start.
  • March 2027 Umrah from Dartford — From £879/pp. Ramadan 1448. Saudi direct LHR. Book September 2026.
  • April 2027 Umrah from Dartford — From £659/pp. Easter break.
  • May 2027 Umrah from Dartford — From £659/pp. Dhul Hijjah.
  • June 2027 Umrah from Dartford — From £699/pp. Muharram 1449.
  • July 2027 Umrah from Dartford — From £729/pp. Summer break. Both airports peak. Book early.
  • August 2027 Umrah from Dartford — From £749/pp. Summer. Mawlid al-Nabi.
  • September 2027 Umrah from Dartford — From £669/pp. Schools back. Good value.
  • October 2027 Umrah from Dartford — From £669/pp. Half-term. Best school holiday window.
  • November 2027 Umrah from Dartford — From £645/pp. Cheapest month. LHR 18 min. Top pick.
  • December 2027 Umrah from Dartford — From £699/pp. Christmas break. Best Makkah weather.

 

By pilgrim type:

  • Family Umrah Packages UK — From £645/pp. Kent school holiday alignment confirmed.
  • Group Umrah Packages UK — From £625/pp (10+). DMIC groups + Gravesend community. M25 to LHR/LGW.
  • Gravesend Umrah — From £645/pp. LHR ~20 miles via A2/M25. Significant Pakistani + Bangladeshi community.
  • Women’s Umrah Packages UK — From £645/pp. Group taxi to LHR ~£32–48, 18–26 min pre-dawn.
  • Elderly Umrah Packages UK — From £769/pp (4★). LHR closest. Saudi direct removes connections.
  • First Time Umrah Packages UK — From £645/pp. Complete guidance for Dartford first-timers.
  • Cheapest Umrah Packages UK — From £645/pp. All-inclusive. LHR 16 miles via M25.
  • Ramadan Umrah 2027 — From £879/pp. Saudi direct LHR. M25 west 18 min. Book September 2026.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions — Umrah Packages from Dartford 2027

 

M25 and Airport Questions

 

Which airport do Dartford pilgrims use for Umrah?

London Heathrow Airport (LHR), approximately 16–18 miles west via M25/M4 — approximately 22–35 minutes off-peak; 18–26 minutes at 2–3am pre-dawn. LHR primary for Saudi Airlines direct Jeddah (~6h 30m). London Gatwick (LGW, ~20–22 miles south via M25/M23) is checked when charter packages offer better value.

How long is the drive from Dartford to Heathrow Airport?

Approximately 16–18 miles west via M25/M4 — approximately 22–35 minutes off-peak; 18–26 minutes at 2–3am pre-dawn. The M25 from the Dartford area westward is clear at pre-dawn.

How long is the drive from Dartford to Gatwick Airport?

Approximately 20–22 miles south via M25/M23 — approximately 25–40 minutes off-peak; 20–30 minutes at 2–3am pre-dawn.

Why is Dartford’s airport position unique?

Dartford sits on the M25 at the Dartford Crossing — the same motorway runs west to Heathrow (16–18 miles) and south to Gatwick (20–22 miles). Dartford is the only English Muslim community with practical access to both LHR and LGW in under 32 minutes pre-dawn from the same motorway junction.

What time should I leave Dartford for a 6am LHR flight?

Leave Westgate Road at approximately 4:10–4:25am. M25 west, Junction 15, M4 west — 18–22 minutes to LHR pre-dawn with comfortable check-in time.

How much is a taxi from Dartford to Heathrow Airport?

Approximately £32–48 for a standard private hire car from Dartford to LHR — affordable given the 16-mile M25 motorway journey.

 

Heritage and Community Questions

 

Were Mick Jagger and Keith Richards really born in Dartford?

Yes — Mick Jagger was born at Livingstone Hospital, Dartford, on 26 July 1943. Keith Richards was born at the same hospital on 18 December 1943. They met again at Dartford railway station in 1961 when Jagger was carrying Chuck Berry and Muddy Waters records. That encounter led to the Rolling Stones.

What is the Dartford Crossing?

The Dartford Crossing comprises the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge (southbound, opened 1991, named after The Queen) and two Dartford Tunnels (northbound). Together they carry the M25 motorway across the River Thames at Dartford. Over 180,000 vehicles cross daily — one of England’s busiest river crossings.

What is the Dartford Masjid and Islamic Centre (DMIC)?

DMIC at 2 Westgate Road, Dartford DA1 2AR (Charity number 1192212). Established 2019 by a collective effort of brothers and sisters. Team involves ‘diverse ethnic people with varied professions.’ Mission: to advance the Islamic religion for the benefit of the public in Dartford.

Do you serve Gravesend, Stone, Swanscombe, and Erith?

Yes. Gravesend (DA11–DA12, LHR ~20 miles via A2/M25 — significant Pakistani + Bangladeshi community), Stone (DA9, LHR ~16 miles), Swanscombe (DA10), Erith (DA8, LHR ~14 miles — even closer), Northfleet (DA11).

Can Dartford women perform Umrah without a Mahram?

Yes — under current Saudi regulations, women aged 18+ may travel for Umrah without a Mahram. Women-only packages from LHR. Group taxi to LHR approximately £32–48, 18–26 minutes pre-dawn via M25.

What school holiday dates apply for Dartford?

Kent schools in the Dartford area follow the English school holiday calendar with Kent/Dartford-specific dates. Always confirm with your child’s school before booking.

 

Prices and Booking

 

What is the cheapest Umrah package from Dartford?

From £645/pp for a 7-night, 3-star, all-inclusive off-peak package from Heathrow Airport (November or January 2027). Group rate (10+ Dartford/northwest Kent pilgrims): from £625/pp.

How much is a 7 nights Umrah package from Dartford?

From £645/pp (3-star, off-peak, all-inclusive from LHR). Return flights, Umrah visa, hotels in both cities, Rawdah pre-booking, all Saudi Arabia transport.

How much is a 10 nights Umrah package from Dartford?

From £695/pp (3-star, off-peak, all-inclusive). 6 Makkah nights + 4 Madinah nights — most recommended Dartford format.

How much is a 12 nights Umrah package from Dartford?

From £735/pp (3-star, off-peak, all-inclusive). 7 Makkah nights + 5 Madinah nights.

How much is a 14 nights Umrah package from Dartford?

From £775/pp (3-star, off-peak, all-inclusive). Two full weeks from LHR or LGW.

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. Tell us preferred month, number of travellers, star rating, duration. Same-day Dartford quote with LHR vs LGW comparison.

 

What Is Included

 

Is the Umrah visa included?

Yes — processed through the official Saudi Nusuk portal. All Dartford group members processed simultaneously.

Is the Rawdah visit pre-booked?

Yes — Rawdah visiting slot pre-booked before LHR/LGW 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 Dartford Umrah packages ATOL protected?

Yes — every flight-inclusive Dartford package is ATOL protected through Uraan Travel Ltd. ATOL Certificate issued at booking. Verifiable on the UK Civil Aviation Authority register.

 

Book Your Dartford Umrah — From the M25 Crossing Town to the House of Allah

 

Mick Jagger was born in Dartford in 1943. He grew up watching the traffic on what would become the A2 — the road that leads west toward London and, eventually, toward the M25 that would be built decades after his childhood. Keith Richards was born in the same hospital in the same year. They met at a railway station in the town where they were born and they started a band that changed popular music. Dartford produces things that travel far beyond its boundaries. It produced the Rolling Stones. It produces the 180,000 vehicles that cross the Thames every day on the bridge named after the Queen. It has produced, now, the first Umrah page ever dedicated to its Muslim community.

 

The DMIC community on Westgate Road — established in 2019, diverse in ethnicity, professional in its membership, clear in its mission — is the newest mosque institution in our portfolio. But the M25 motorway that gives Dartford its extraordinary transport position has been running since 1986. Heathrow has been sending planes to Jeddah for decades. The intersection of a new Muslim community institution with an extraordinary motorway position and a world-class airport 16 miles away creates an Umrah opportunity that no operator has recognised until now.

 

The M25 west from Dartford at 4:10am: past the approach to the Crossing, the Thames invisible in the darkness, the motorway opening west, Junction 15, the M4, Heathrow signs, 16 miles from Westgate Road to the terminal. 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 Dartford, Stone, Swanscombe, Gravesend, Northfleet, Erith, and all northwest Kent.

 

📲 WhatsApp: +44 7737 144335 — Same-Day Dartford Umrah Quote

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Packages Umrah — Dartford and northwest Kent Umrah specialists. From £645/pp all-inclusive. £99 deposit. ATOL protected. The first dedicated Dartford Umrah page in the UK — M25 Crossing town, birthplace of the Rolling Stones, 16 miles from Heathrow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is Umrah and who can perform it?

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.