Umrah Packages from Maidstone 2027 — All-Inclusive from £645/pp | County Town of the Garden of England — Leeds Castle, River Medway, and Gatwick 30 Miles West
QUICK ANSWER: Packages Umrah arranges all-inclusive Umrah packages for Maidstone pilgrims from £645/pp for 7 nights (3-star, off-peak months). London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is approximately 30–35 miles west of Maidstone via the M20/M26/M25/M23 — approximately 38–52 minutes by car; 32–44 minutes pre-dawn at 2–3am. LGW is Maidstone’s primary Umrah airport — Saudi Airlines direct to Jeddah (~6h 30m). London Heathrow (LHR, ~45–50 miles west via M20/M25/M4) is checked when LHR routes offer better value for premium packages. £99 deposit. ATOL protected. WhatsApp +44 7737 144335.
MAIDSTONE’S M20 GATEWAY — KENT’S COUNTY TOWN WITH DIRECT MOTORWAY TO GATWICK: The M20 motorway connects Maidstone westward toward London and the M25 interchange. From the M25, the M23 south reaches Gatwick Airport. This M20→M25→M23 route gives Maidstone a direct motorway path to LGW — approximately 30–35 miles, 32–44 minutes pre-dawn. No Umrah operator has dedicated a page to Maidstone. The county town of Kent, in the heart of the Garden of England, has been invisible to the Umrah market. This is the first.
Maidstone is the county town of Kent — one of England’s most historically significant and agriculturally celebrated counties. Known as ‘The Garden of England’ for its orchards, hop gardens, and the particular quality of its farmland and landscape, Kent has been one of England’s most recognisable county identities for centuries. Maidstone sits in the heart of this county, on the River Medway, approximately 34 miles southeast of central London and 30 miles east of Gatwick Airport.
Leeds Castle stands approximately 5 miles east of Maidstone — one of England’s most photographed and most visited castles, built on two islands in a lake formed by the River Len. Founded in the 9th century, developed by the Normans from 1119, Leeds Castle served as a royal palace for six medieval queens — including Catherine of Aragon. It was used as a residence by Henry VIII. It is now one of England’s most famous heritage sites and one of Kent’s most iconic landmarks. Looking east from Maidstone across the North Downs, Leeds Castle is part of the same cultural geography that the town’s Muslim community inhabits.
William Hazlitt, the essayist and critic widely considered one of the greatest writers of English prose, was born in Maidstone in 1778. Hazlitt’s essays — collected in volumes such as The Spirit of the Age and Table-Talk — are characterised by their direct, personal, uncompromising engagement with their subjects. He wrote about what he genuinely felt and thought, without the decorative indirection that characterised much of the prose writing of his period. His connection to Maidstone is a specific literary heritage that belongs entirely to this Kent county town.
Within Maidstone, the Muslim community — approximately 8,000–12,000 people from Pakistani, Bangladeshi, and multi-national backgrounds — is served by the Maidstone Islamic Centre (Charity #1178668) and the Maidstone Community and Islamic Centre at 20–28 Mote Road (ME15 6ES). The community is described as ‘a Muslim community of multinationals, all schools of thought, Muslims from all walks of life under the umbrella of Islam.’ No Umrah operator has dedicated a page to Maidstone.
This is the first.
Packages Umrah is operated by Uraan Travel Ltd (7 Huxley Avenue, Manchester M8 0SJ). We arrange all-inclusive Umrah packages for Maidstone and Kent. WhatsApp +44 7737 144335 or visit packagesumrah.co.uk.
Maidstone to Gatwick — M20 West, M25, M23 South, 30 Miles
The M20 motorway is Maidstone’s primary road connection westward — running from the town’s western edge through Aylesford and West Malling toward the M25 interchange. The M25 Junction 5 (Sevenoaks) leads northwest; Junction 7 leads to M23 south, which reaches Gatwick Airport in a further 10–12 miles. The full Maidstone-to-Gatwick motorway journey — M20 west, M25 northwest, M23 south — is approximately 30–35 miles and entirely motorway for the majority of the route.
London Gatwick (LGW) — Maidstone’s Primary Umrah Airport
Detail | London Gatwick (LGW) for Maidstone Pilgrims |
Distance from Maidstone town centre | ~30–35 miles west via M20/M25/M23 |
Primary route | A20/M20 west from Maidstone → M20 continues west → M25 Junction 5/7 → M23 south → Gatwick airport approach roads → South or North Terminal |
Drive time (off-peak, normal traffic) | 38–55 minutes. M25 between J5 and J7 can be busy. |
Drive time at 2–3am (pre-dawn) | 32–44 minutes — M20, M25, and M23 clear at pre-dawn |
Saudi Airlines direct to Jeddah | Saudi Airlines (Saudia) direct from LGW to Jeddah: approximately 6 hours 30 minutes. No connecting hub. |
Other Umrah routes from LGW | Turkish Airlines (Istanbul → Jeddah), other charter packages. Good Umrah provision. |
Taxi from Maidstone to LGW | Approximately £48–65 for a standard private hire car |
Train option | Maidstone East station → London Victoria (~65–75 min) then Victoria/Clapham Junction → Gatwick Express (~30 min). Total approximately 100–110 minutes. Car significantly faster for pre-dawn. Alternatively: Maidstone West or Barming station toward Gatwick via Redhill (~80–90 min total, may require change). |
London Heathrow (LHR) — Secondary Option, 45–50 Miles West
Detail | London Heathrow (LHR) for Maidstone Pilgrims |
Distance from Maidstone | ~45–50 miles west via M20/M25/M4 |
Route | M20 west → M25 Junction 5 → M25 northwest → Junction 15 → M4 west → LHR. Or A20/M20 → M25 → M4 → LHR. |
Drive time (off-peak) | 50–70 minutes. Longer M25 journey than LGW route. |
Drive time at 2–3am | 42–55 minutes |
Saudi direct Jeddah | Yes — from LHR. Widest Umrah route selection of any UK airport. |
When LHR recommended | When LHR Saudi Airlines scheduling is significantly better for specific dates, or for premium 4★/5★ families preferring the widest route choice. Given LGW is 15 miles closer, LGW is standard for Maidstone. |
Taxi from Maidstone to LHR | Approximately £72–92 |
LGW vs LHR — The Maidstone Decision
Factor | Gatwick (LGW) | Heathrow (LHR) | For Maidstone |
Distance | ~30–35 miles W | ~45–50 miles W | LGW 15 miles closer |
Pre-dawn drive | ~32–44 min | ~42–55 min | LGW saves ~10 min |
Route | M20/M25/M23 | M20/M25/M4 (longer M25) | LGW shorter M25 section |
Taxi cost | ~£48–65 | ~£72–92 | LGW saves ~£25 |
Saudi direct Jeddah | Yes | Yes — wider routes | Both have it; LGW closer |
Umrah charter packages | Good | Exceptional | LGW stronger for charters; LHR wider routes |
Recommendation | Primary — standard bookings | When LHR schedule/routes better | LGW standard; LHR for premium route choice |
Our Maidstone recommendation: Gatwick (LGW, 30–35 miles west, M20/M25/M23, 32–44 minutes pre-dawn) for all standard bookings. London Heathrow (LHR, 45–50 miles west) when LHR Saudi Airlines scheduling or routes offer a meaningful advantage for specific dates. We compare both for every Maidstone booking.
Maidstone Umrah Package Prices 2027 — All-Inclusive
All prices include return flights from London Gatwick (LGW, ~30–35 miles west, primary) or London Heathrow (LHR, ~45–50 miles west, 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 Maidstone 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. LGW primary (30–35 miles west via M20/M25/M23). LHR when better value. Off-peak = lowest.
4 Star Maidstone 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 LGW. 4★ premium: LHR may offer better flight quality.
5 Star Maidstone 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 Jeddah — LGW or LHR confirmed before deposit.
Maidstone 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 |
Maidstone Islamic Centre groups, ME14–ME15 community. M20 to LGW — entirely motorway. Group minibus practical.
£99 DEPOSIT — SECURE YOUR MAIDSTONE UMRAH: Book with just £99 per person. Balance due 8 weeks before departure. Payment plans for bookings 4+ months ahead. Same-day quotes for Maidstone, Chatham, Rochester, Tonbridge, Sittingbourne, Faversham, Ashford, and all Kent. WhatsApp +44 7737 144335.
What Is Included in Your Maidstone Umrah Package?
Component | What Maidstone Pilgrims Receive | Key Detail |
Return flights from LGW/LHR | Saudi Airlines direct Jeddah (~6h 30m) from LGW (primary) or LHR (when better scheduling). Confirmed before deposit. | LGW: 30–35 miles W via M20. Pre-dawn: 32–44 min. LHR: 45–50 miles W. |
Umrah e-visa | Saudi Nusuk portal — all Maidstone 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 Maidstone. |
All Saudi Arabia transport | LGW/LHR → Jeddah → Makkah hotel; Makkah–Madinah (Haramain train); Madinah → LGW/LHR. | 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 Maidstone package financially protected. |
24/7 WhatsApp support | Named agent. English and Urdu throughout your Saudi Arabia stay. | From Mote Road to the Haram — one message away. |
£99 deposit | Secures entire package. Balance due 8 weeks before departure. | Payment plans for advance bookings. |
Maidstone’s Muslim Community — Multinationals, Leeds Castle, and The Garden of England
The Maidstone Islamic Centre describes its congregation as ‘a Muslim community of multinationals, all schools of thought, Muslims from all walks of life under the umbrella of Islam.’ This description is specific and important: Maidstone’s Muslim community is not the homogeneous Pakistani community of a Bradford or Blackburn, nor the overwhelmingly Bangladeshi community of Tower Hamlets. It is a multinational Muslim community — reflecting Maidstone’s specific position as a county town that has attracted workers and families from across the Pakistani diaspora, from Bangladesh, from Somalia, from West Africa, and from other Muslim-majority communities. The Maidstone Islamic Centre’s description of ‘multinationals’ is an accurate self-portrait.
The Friday sermon at Maidstone Mosque goes through the hadith of Sahih Al-Bukhari — one of the most revered of the six canonical hadith collections of Sunni Islam. Monday to Thursday, hadith lectures are delivered in the mosque. This is an institution of serious Islamic learning, not merely a prayer facility. The Umrah aspiration of the Maidstone Muslim community is rooted in exactly this kind of sustained Islamic education — the knowledge of the Prophet’s (PBUH) traditions that gives Umrah its meaning and its practice its correct form.
Maidstone Islamic Centre — 20 Mote Road, ME15 6ES (Charity #1178668)
The Maidstone Islamic Centre at 20–28 Mote Road, Maidstone, Kent ME15 6ES (Charity number 1178668) is the primary hub of Islamic community life in Maidstone. Described as ‘a vibrant hub where Muslims come together for daily prayers, Islamic education, youth activities, and community services,’ the centre’s doors are open ‘to everyone seeking knowledge, peace, and connection.’ The mosque is on Mote Road — the same road that connects to Mote Park, one of Maidstone’s largest and most beautiful municipal parks on the eastern edge of the town. From Mote Road, Gatwick Airport is approximately 30–35 miles west via the M20.
Jumu’ah Salaah — Heather House, Bicknor Road, ME15 9PS
The Maidstone Community and Islamic Centre also holds Jumu’ah Salaah at Heather House, Bicknor Road, Maidstone ME15 9PS — a second Friday prayer location serving the wider Maidstone Muslim community. The use of two prayer sites for Jumu’ah reflects a community that has grown beyond what a single building can easily accommodate for the week’s most significant congregational prayer.
Leeds Castle — Five Miles East of Maidstone
Leeds Castle sits on two islands in a lake formed by the River Len, approximately 5 miles east of Maidstone. Built on a site fortified since the 9th century and developed by the Normans from 1119, Leeds Castle has been described as ‘the loveliest castle in the world.’ It served as a royal palace for six medieval queens — Catherine of Aragon was imprisoned there by Henry VIII before their marriage; Henry himself used it as a hunting lodge. The castle and its grounds (approximately 500 acres) are now one of England’s most visited heritage attractions.
The Muslim pilgrim preparing for Umrah in Maidstone lives in the same valley as Leeds Castle — the Len valley, east of Maidstone, where the castle sits on its lake islands with the North Downs behind. The preparation for Umrah and the proximity of Leeds Castle are two entirely different kinds of historical consciousness operating simultaneously in the same landscape: the medieval English monarchy’s most romantic castle, and the aspiration of Pakistani and Bangladeshi Muslim families to stand before the Kaaba in Makkah. Kent contains both. Maidstone contains both.
The River Medway and Maidstone’s Geography
The River Medway runs through the centre of Maidstone — the same river that defines much of Kent’s geography, rising in the Surrey hills and flowing northeast through Tonbridge, Maidstone, and Rochester before emptying into the Thames Estuary at Rochester. Maidstone’s historic town centre — with All Saints’ Church, Maidstone Museum, and the Archbishop’s Palace beside the river — sits on the Medway’s banks. The Muslim community of Mote Road and the surrounding areas is part of the same river-town that has been settled since Roman times.
Maidstone, Kent, and the M20 Corridor — Our Coverage
Location | LGW Distance/Time | LHR Distance | Muslim Community | Notes |
Maidstone / Mote Road (ME14–15) | ~30–35 miles, ~32–44 min pre-dawn | ~45–50 miles | Pakistani + multinational. MCIC + MIC. | Primary. M20 west to LGW via M25/M23. |
Chatham / Rochester (ME4–5) | ~28 miles, ~30–40 min pre-dawn | ~45 miles | Pakistani + Bangladeshi community. Medway. | A229/M2/M25/M23 to LGW. Good access. |
Tonbridge (TN9–10) | ~20 miles, ~25–32 min pre-dawn | ~38 miles | Small Muslim community. Weald of Kent. | A21 or A26 to M25/M23. LGW closer. |
Sittingbourne (ME9–10) | ~38 miles, ~40–50 min pre-dawn | ~52 miles | Small Muslim community. East Kent. | A249/M20 west to LGW via M25/M23. |
Faversham (ME13) | ~42 miles, ~44–55 min pre-dawn | ~56 miles | Very small Muslim community. | M2/M20 west to LGW via M25/M23. |
Ashford (TN23–24) | ~38 miles, ~38–50 min pre-dawn | ~52 miles | Small Pakistani + Somali community. | M20 west (direct) to LGW via M25/M23. |
Chatham and Rochester note: The Medway towns of Chatham and Rochester (ME4–ME5) have a significant Pakistani and Bangladeshi Muslim community — larger than Maidstone’s. LGW via A229/M2/M25/M23 is approximately 28 miles — even closer than Maidstone to Gatwick. Our Maidstone packages serve Chatham, Rochester, Gillingham, and all Medway towns.
Tonbridge insight: Tonbridge (TN9–10) is approximately 20 miles from Gatwick via A21/M25/M23 — closer to LGW than Maidstone. Small Muslim community. Our Maidstone packages serve Tonbridge and the Weald of Kent.
Best Months for Umrah from Maidstone 2027
School holidays for Maidstone: Kent schools follow the English national school holiday calendar with Kent-specific dates. Always confirm with your child’s school.
Month | Islamic Period | Maidstone Notes | Haram Crowds | Price (3★, 7N) |
November 2027 | Jumada al-Thani | No school holidays. Cheapest month. Quietest Haram. Maidstone November — the Medway running below the town, Mote Road quiet before dawn, the M20 west completely clear. LGW at 3am: 32–38 minutes. Saudi direct Jeddah. Top recommendation. | Very Low | £645/pp |
January 2027 | Rajab 1448 | Joint-cheapest. Kent schools back. Pre-dawn LGW via M20/M25/M23: 32–38 minutes from Mote Road. | 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. LGW summer busy — book early. Very hot Makkah. | High | £729–749/pp |
March 2027 (Ramadan) | Ramadan 1448 | Schools in term. Maidstone Islamic Centre most active. Saudi direct LGW. Book by September 2026. | Very High | £879/pp |
Maidstone Umrah Package Durations
7 Nights from Maidstone — From £645/pp
Seven nights suits Maidstone working families on standard annual leave. Leave Mote Road at 4:10–4:25am for a 6am LGW departure — M20 west, M25 Junction 5, M23 south, 32–38 minutes to Gatwick. Four Makkah nights, 3 Madinah nights. From £645/pp off-peak. £99 deposit.
10 Nights from Maidstone — From £695/pp
Ten nights — 6 Makkah nights, 4 Madinah nights — is our most recommended Maidstone format. Saudi Airlines direct from LGW: 6 hours 30 minutes, arriving in Jeddah rested. By Makkah night 4, Leeds Castle and the Medway valley are entirely forgotten — the Haram is everything. Easter and Christmas school breaks fit 10 nights. From £695/pp off-peak.
12 Nights from Maidstone — From £735/pp
Twelve nights suits Maidstone families using the full Easter or Christmas school break, elderly Mote Road pilgrims needing a relaxed pace, and mosque groups wanting the complete Ziyarat programme. Seven Makkah nights, 5 Madinah nights. From £735/pp off-peak.
14 Nights from Maidstone — From £775/pp
Two full weeks from Gatwick — 30–35 miles west of Maidstone on the M20. Eight Makkah nights, 6 Madinah nights. For the landmark Maidstone family Umrah — from the Garden of England’s county town to the House of Allah — 14 nights honours the journey’s full significance. From £775/pp off-peak.
Maidstone Umrah by Pilgrim Type
Maidstone Islamic Centre Groups — Multinationals Under One Umbrella
Group Umrah from the Maidstone Islamic Centre draws from ME14, ME15, and the wider Maidstone Muslim geography. For Maidstone mosque groups of 10+:
- Group rate from £625/pp (3-star, off-peak). LGW primary — Saudi Airlines direct Jeddah. M20 west from Maidstone: entirely motorway to the M25 and M23 to Gatwick. Group minibus: approximately 35 miles, 34–42 minutes pre-dawn.
- The ‘multinationals’ character of Maidstone’s mosque community means group Umrah coordination draws from different ethnic and linguistic backgrounds. We provide English and Urdu assistance; Somali and Bangladeshi families are also served.
- Same-flight allocation. Same hotel floor. Simultaneous visa processing. Coordinated Rawdah visiting slots.
Maidstone and Medway Towns — Chatham, Rochester, Gillingham
The Medway towns — Chatham (ME4), Rochester (ME1–ME2), Gillingham (ME7–ME8) — have significant Pakistani and Bangladeshi Muslim communities that are larger than Maidstone’s. All are served by our Maidstone packages:
- Chatham: approximately 28 miles from LGW via A229/M2/M25/M23 — even closer than Maidstone. Pre-dawn: approximately 28–36 minutes. Group rate from £625/pp.
- Rochester: similar to Chatham — approximately 28 miles from LGW.
- Gillingham: approximately 30 miles from LGW. Pakistani + Bangladeshi community.
Maidstone Families with School-Age Children
For Maidstone families with children in Kent schools:
- Easter break 2027: confirm Kent school dates. 10 nights fits. From £659/pp.
- 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. Very hot Makkah — October or Easter more comfortable for young children.
Elderly Maidstone Pilgrims
For the first and second generation of Maidstone’s Muslim community:
- LGW via M20/M25/M23: 30–35 miles, 32–44 minutes pre-dawn. Taxi: approximately £48–65. Entirely motorway — no complex urban navigation.
- Saudi Airlines direct Jeddah from LGW: 6h 30m, no connections. For elderly pilgrims, direct flight 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 LGW through to the Haram.
- Haramain High Speed Railway: 2h 20m Makkah to Madinah, air-conditioned, reserved seats.
Maidstone Women’s Groups
For Maidstone 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 LGW: approximately £48–65, 32–44 minutes pre-dawn. Or train: Maidstone → Victoria → Gatwick (~100 min total — less convenient for pre-dawn).
Ramadan Umrah from Maidstone 2027
Ramadan 2027 begins approximately 8 February 2027. The Maidstone Islamic Centre’s regular hadith lectures (Monday to Thursday) and Friday Bukhari sermons make the mosque community particularly active during Ramadan. For Ramadan Umrah, Saudi Airlines direct from Gatwick (LGW, 30–35 miles west via M20, 32–44 minutes pre-dawn) is the recommended departure. Leave Mote Road at 4:00–4:15am for a 6:00am LGW departure. Book by September 2026 for Last Ashra.
Ramadan Period | Approx. Dates | Price (3★, 7N) | Booking Deadline | Maidstone Notes |
First Ashra (days 1–10) | ~8–17 Feb 2027 | From £879/pp | November 2026 | Schools in term. Maidstone IC active. M20 to LGW — 32–38 min pre-dawn. |
Second Ashra (days 11–20) | ~18–27 Feb 2027 | From £899/pp | August 2026 | LGW 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 Maidstone Umrah Packages — Monthly and By Type
Monthly departures for Maidstone, Chatham, Rochester, Gillingham, Tonbridge, Sittingbourne, Faversham, Ashford, and all Kent (from LGW — ~30–35 miles west via M20/M25/M23; LHR ~45–50 miles when better value):
- January 2027 Umrah from Maidstone — From £645/pp. Joint-cheapest. LGW 32 min pre-dawn.
- February 2027 Umrah from Maidstone — From £655/pp. Sha’ban / Ramadan start.
- March 2027 Umrah from Maidstone — From £879/pp. Ramadan 1448. Saudi direct LGW. Book September 2026.
- April 2027 Umrah from Maidstone — From £659/pp. Easter break.
- May 2027 Umrah from Maidstone — From £659/pp. Dhul Hijjah.
- June 2027 Umrah from Maidstone — From £699/pp. Muharram 1449.
- July 2027 Umrah from Maidstone — From £729/pp. Summer break. LGW peak — book early.
- August 2027 Umrah from Maidstone — From £749/pp. Summer. Mawlid al-Nabi.
- September 2027 Umrah from Maidstone — From £669/pp. Schools back. Good value.
- October 2027 Umrah from Maidstone — From £669/pp. Half-term. Best school holiday window.
- November 2027 Umrah from Maidstone — From £645/pp. Cheapest month. LGW 32 min. Top pick.
- December 2027 Umrah from Maidstone — 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+). Maidstone IC groups + Medway towns. M20 to LGW.
- Chatham/Rochester Umrah — From £645/pp. LGW ~28 miles — even closer than Maidstone.
- Women’s Umrah Packages UK — From £645/pp. Group taxi to LGW ~32–44 min pre-dawn.
- Elderly Umrah Packages UK — From £769/pp (4★). Taxi to LGW ~£48–65. Saudi direct from LGW.
- First Time Umrah Packages UK — From £645/pp. Complete guidance for Maidstone first-timers.
- Cheapest Umrah Packages UK — From £645/pp. All-inclusive. No hidden additions.
- Ramadan Umrah 2027 — From £879/pp. Saudi direct LGW. M20 clear pre-dawn. Book September 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Umrah Packages from Maidstone 2027
Airport and Transport Questions
Which airport do Maidstone pilgrims use for Umrah?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW), approximately 30–35 miles west via M20/M25/M23 — approximately 38–55 minutes off-peak; 32–44 minutes at 2–3am pre-dawn. Saudi Airlines direct Jeddah from LGW: approximately 6 hours 30 minutes. London Heathrow (LHR, ~45–50 miles west) is checked when LHR routes offer better value.
How long is the drive from Maidstone to Gatwick Airport?
Approximately 30–35 miles west via M20/M25/M23 — approximately 38–55 minutes off-peak; 32–44 minutes at 2–3am pre-dawn on the clear M20, M25, and M23.
What route does Maidstone take to Gatwick?
A20/M20 west from Maidstone → M25 Junction 5 (Sevenoaks) → M25 northwest to Junction 7 → M23 south → Gatwick Airport approach. Predominantly motorway for the majority of the journey.
Does Saudi Airlines fly direct from Gatwick to Jeddah?
Yes — Saudi Airlines (Saudia) operates direct flights from LGW to Jeddah: approximately 6 hours 30 minutes. No connecting hub, no transfer wait.
What time should I leave Maidstone for a 6am LGW flight?
Leave Mote Road at approximately 4:10–4:25am. M20 west, M25 Junction 5, M23 south — 32–38 minutes to LGW at pre-dawn.
How much is a taxi from Maidstone to Gatwick Airport?
Approximately £48–65 for a standard private hire car from Maidstone town or Mote Road to LGW.
Maidstone Community and Heritage Questions
What is the Maidstone Islamic Centre?
The Maidstone Islamic Centre (Charity #1178668) at 20–28 Mote Road, Maidstone ME15 6ES. A vibrant hub for daily prayers, Islamic education, youth activities, and community services. Known for Friday sermons through Sahih Al-Bukhari and hadith lectures Monday to Thursday.
What kind of community is the Maidstone mosque congregation?
‘A Muslim community of multinationals, all schools of thought, Muslims from all walks of life under the umbrella of Islam.’ Maidstone’s mosque serves Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Somali, West African, and other Muslim communities — multinational in character.
How far is Leeds Castle from Maidstone?
Leeds Castle is approximately 5 miles east of Maidstone town centre, in the village of Leeds near the River Len. One of England’s most visited heritage sites, described as ‘the loveliest castle in the world.’ Built from 1119, it served as a royal palace for six medieval queens including Catherine of Aragon.
Do you serve Chatham, Rochester, Gillingham, and the Medway towns?
Yes — the Medway towns have significant Pakistani and Bangladeshi Muslim communities. Chatham and Rochester are approximately 28 miles from LGW — even closer than Maidstone. Same group rates (£625/pp for 10+) apply. Same-day Medway quotes.
Do you serve Tonbridge, Sittingbourne, Faversham, and Ashford?
Yes. Tonbridge (TN9, LGW ~20 miles — close), Sittingbourne (ME9, LGW ~38 miles), Faversham (ME13, LGW ~42 miles), Ashford (TN23, LGW ~38 miles via M20 direct — Ashford is on the M20).
Who was William Hazlitt and what is his connection to Maidstone?
William Hazlitt (1778–1830) was born in Maidstone. Widely considered one of the greatest writers of English prose, his essays — The Spirit of the Age, Table-Talk — are characterised by their direct, personal engagement with their subjects. He is buried in St Anne’s Church, Soho, London.
Can Maidstone women perform Umrah without a Mahram?
Yes — under current Saudi regulations, women aged 18+ may travel for Umrah without a Mahram. Women-only packages. Group taxi to LGW (approximately £48–65, 32–44 minutes pre-dawn) is the most practical option.
What school holiday dates apply for Maidstone?
Kent schools follow the English school holiday calendar with Kent-specific dates. Always confirm with your child’s school before booking.
Prices and Booking
What is the cheapest Umrah package from Maidstone?
From £645/pp for a 7-night, 3-star, all-inclusive off-peak package from Gatwick Airport (November or January 2027). Group rate (10+ Maidstone pilgrims): from £625/pp.
How much is a 7 nights Umrah package from Maidstone?
From £645/pp (3-star, off-peak, all-inclusive from LGW). Return flights, Umrah visa, hotels in both cities, Rawdah pre-booking, all Saudi Arabia transport.
How much is a 10 nights Umrah package from Maidstone?
From £695/pp (3-star, off-peak, all-inclusive). 6 Makkah nights + 4 Madinah nights — most recommended Maidstone format.
How much is a 12 nights Umrah package from Maidstone?
From £735/pp (3-star, off-peak, all-inclusive). 7 Makkah nights + 5 Madinah nights.
How much is a 14 nights Umrah package from Maidstone?
From £775/pp (3-star, off-peak, all-inclusive). Two full weeks from 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 Maidstone quote.
What Is Included
Is the Umrah visa included?
Yes — processed through the official Saudi Nusuk portal. All Maidstone group members processed simultaneously.
Is the Rawdah visit pre-booked?
Yes — Rawdah visiting slot pre-booked before LGW/LHR 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 Maidstone Umrah packages ATOL protected?
Yes — every flight-inclusive Maidstone package is ATOL protected through Uraan Travel Ltd. ATOL Certificate issued at booking. Verifiable on the UK Civil Aviation Authority register.
Book Your Maidstone Umrah — From the Garden of England to the House of Allah
William Hazlitt wrote, in his essay ‘On the Feeling of Immortality in Youth’: ‘No young man believes he shall ever die. It was a saying of my brother’s, and a fine one… The young man’s blood is warm, and the world seems wide, and life seems long.’ Hazlitt was born in Maidstone in 1778, in the same Kent valley where the River Medway runs between the hop gardens of the North Downs. He wrote about the human desire for permanence in a world that does not provide it — about the impulse to find meaning that transcends the ordinary span of a life.
The Umrah aspiration of the Maidstone Islamic Centre’s multinational congregation is the same impulse toward what transcends: the Tawaf around the Kaaba that Ibrahim (AS) established as a divine instruction, the Sa’i between Safa and Marwa, the prayer in the Haram in the city where the Prophet (PBUH) was born. From the Garden of England’s county town — Leeds Castle five miles to the east, the Medway running below, the M20 running west toward Gatwick — to the holiest city on Earth: the Maidstone pilgrimage.
The M20 west from Mote Road at 4:10am: the Medway valley dark, the North Downs invisible in the darkness, the motorway empty, the M25 interchange at Junction 5, the M23 south, Gatwick signs, 32 minutes from Mote 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 Maidstone, Chatham, Rochester, Tonbridge, Sittingbourne, Faversham, Ashford, and all Kent.
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