Dartford 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
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
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 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.
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 |
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 |
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.
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.
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.
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★.
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.
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.
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. |
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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+:
For Dartford families with children in Kent schools:
For Dartford’s Muslim community elders:
For Dartford Muslim women performing Umrah without a Mahram — women aged 18+ may travel independently under current Saudi regulations:
For the Gravesend (DA11–DA12) Muslim community — one of northwest Kent’s most significant:
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. |
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):
By pilgrim type:
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Umrah is a voluntary Islamic pilgrimage to Makkah that can be performed at any time of the year. It is open to all Muslims worldwide, regardless of age or gender, provided women under 45 are accompanied by a Mahram.
Hajj is the compulsory annual pilgrimage performed during the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah and is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Umrah is a voluntary pilgrimage that can be performed throughout the year and is often referred to as the “lesser pilgrimage.”
The actual rituals of Umrah — Ihram, Tawaf, Sa’i, and Halq or Taqsir — can be completed in a few hours. However, most pilgrims spend 7 to 14 days in Saudi Arabia to maximise their time in worship at the Haram.
Umrah can be performed throughout the year. However, Ramadan is considered the most spiritually rewarding time, as performing Umrah during this month holds the reward equivalent to Hajj. January to March also offer cooler temperatures and a peaceful atmosphere.
Our Umrah packages typically include return flights from the UK, hotel accommodation in both Makkah and Madinah, airport transfers, Umrah visa processing, and 24/7 customer support. Full details are listed on each individual package page.