Plymouth 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 Plymouth pilgrims from £645/pp for 7 nights (3-star, off-peak months). Bristol Airport (BRS) is approximately 88–92 miles north via A38/M5 — approximately 88–102 minutes by car; 78–90 minutes pre-dawn at 2–3am. BRS is Plymouth’s primary Umrah airport — Umrah charter packages and Jeddah flights available. London Heathrow (LHR, ~210 miles east via A38/M5/M4 or GWR train ~3.5 hrs) for Saudi Airlines direct Jeddah on premium 4★/5★ bookings. £99 deposit. ATOL protected. WhatsApp +44 7737 144335.
PLYMOUTH — THE PILGRIM CITY THAT NOW SENDS MUSLIM PILGRIMS: On 6 September 1620, the Mayflower departed from Plymouth’s Barbican waterfront carrying 102 Pilgrim Fathers to the New World. Plymouth is England’s pilgrim departure city — the place from which one of history’s most significant journeys of faith began. Plymouth’s Muslim community now makes its own pilgrimage — Umrah to Makkah — from the same harbour city. The ICPC mosque on North Road East serves ‘a mix of prayer, education, cultural and lifestyle activities’ for a diverse, multinational Muslim community. No Umrah operator has dedicated a page to Plymouth. This is the first.
Plymouth is a city in Devon — England’s Ocean City — with a population of approximately 265,000 people, making it England’s 15th most populous city and the largest settlement in the South West of England west of Bristol. Plymouth sits on the coast of the English Channel, at the confluence of the rivers Plym and Tamar, with Plymouth Sound — one of England’s finest natural harbours — opening to the south. The city is divided into the historic areas of Plymouth (the original settlement), Devonport (the naval base, to the west), and Stonehouse (between them) — all now part of the single urban area.
Plymouth’s defining historical identity is maritime and exploratory. The Barbican — Plymouth’s historic waterfront district, with its narrow medieval streets, fishing quays, and merchants’ houses — was the departure point for the most significant voyages in English maritime history. Sir Francis Drake departed from Plymouth on his circumnavigation of the globe (1577–1580). The Pilgrim Fathers departed from the Mayflower Steps on the Barbican on 6 September 1620, bound for the New World in the Mayflower and the Speedwell. Plymouth was the last English port that many emigrants, convicts, and settlers saw before crossing the Atlantic or sailing to Australia. It is a city defined by departure.
Plymouth’s Muslim community — Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Somali, and internationally diverse, reflecting Plymouth’s character as a naval and maritime city that has always attracted global migration — is served by four verified mosques, led by the Islamic Centre of Plymouth & Cornwall (ICPC) at 67/112 North Road East, Plymouth PL4 6AN. The ICPC describes itself as aiming to ‘echo and promote the ethos of brotherhood and sisterhood with a mix of prayer, education, cultural and lifestyle activities.’ The mosque is described as ‘spacious and modern,’ ‘recently renovated to ensure accessibility,’ with ‘talks after each Dhuhr and Maghrib prayer in both Arabic and English.’
No Umrah operator has dedicated a page to Plymouth. England’s Ocean City — where Sir Francis Drake played bowls on Plymouth Hoe as the Spanish Armada approached, where the Pilgrim Fathers sailed to America, where the Royal Navy still maintains one of its primary bases — has been invisible to the Umrah market. 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 Plymouth, Devon, and Cornwall. WhatsApp +44 7737 144335 or visit packagesumrah.co.uk.
On 6 September 1620, the Mayflower — a three-masted English merchant vessel of approximately 180 tons — departed from Plymouth’s Barbican waterfront carrying 102 passengers and approximately 30 crew. The passengers included Separatist Puritans (the ‘Saints,’ seeking religious freedom in the New World), and ‘Strangers’ (non-Separatist passengers with various motivations for emigrating). After 66 days at sea, the Mayflower reached the coast of what is now Massachusetts on 9 November 1620. The Pilgrim Fathers established Plymouth Colony — named after the English city they had departed from — which became one of the first permanent English settlements in North America.
The Mayflower Steps on the Barbican — a plaque and stairway on the quayside at the Barbican waterfront — mark the traditional departure point of the Pilgrim Fathers. The Mayflower 400 commemorations in 2020 (postponed from the Covid year) marked the 400th anniversary of the departure. The National Marine Aquarium is on the Barbican nearby; Sutton Harbour — the medieval fishing harbour around which the Barbican developed — is still an active fishing and leisure harbour.
The Pilgrim Fathers left Plymouth in search of a place where they could practise their faith without persecution — a journey of religious freedom across an ocean. The Muslim pilgrims of Plymouth make a different kind of journey: not away from constraint, but toward the sacred city that is the centre of their faith. Both are journeys driven by the desire to be in the right relationship with the sacred. Plymouth has understood this kind of departure since 1620.
Plymouth’s pilgrim identity and Umrah: the Barbican quayside where the Mayflower departed and the North Road East mosque from which Plymouth’s Muslim pilgrims aspire to perform Umrah are both sites of departure toward the sacred. The Pilgrim Fathers sought Plymouth Colony as a place of religious freedom. The Muslim pilgrims of Plymouth seek Makkah as the place of Islamic devotion. Both journeys begin in the same Ocean City. Plymouth is defined by the pilgrim impulse — by the willingness to cross impossible distances in search of what matters most.
Sir Francis Drake (c.1540–1596) is Plymouth’s most famous son — the Elizabethan privateer, navigator, and Vice Admiral who became the second person to circumnavigate the globe (1577–1580), departing from and returning to Plymouth. He was playing bowls on Plymouth Hoe — the broad grassy promenade above the Sound — when news arrived that the Spanish Armada had been sighted in the Channel in 1588. According to the famous tradition, Drake insisted on finishing his game of bowls before going to fight. Plymouth Hoe — with the Drake Statue overlooking the Sound, the Royal Citadel fortress, and the Smeaton’s Tower lighthouse — is Plymouth’s most iconic public space.
Drake’s circumnavigation departed from Plymouth on 13 December 1577 in the Golden Hind (originally named the Pelican). He returned to Plymouth on 26 September 1580 — nearly three years later — having sailed around the world. Queen Elizabeth I knighted him on the deck of the Golden Hind at Deptford. Drake is buried at sea off the coast of Panama, having died of dysentery on a raid in 1596. His lead coffin is still at the bottom of the Caribbean.
Plymouth’s geographical position — at the western tip of the West Country peninsula, approximately 45 miles southwest of Exeter and 88 miles southwest of Bristol Airport — places it at considerable distance from Umrah-capable airports. Bristol Airport (BRS, 88 miles north via A38/M5) is Plymouth’s most practical Umrah airport for charter packages. London Heathrow (LHR, approximately 210 miles east) is significantly further but provides Saudi Airlines direct Jeddah. The GWR train from Plymouth station to London Paddington (approximately 3 hours) followed by the Elizabeth Line to Heathrow (approximately 30 minutes) gives approximately 3.5 hours total — making LHR accessible for Plymouth pilgrims who prefer public transport for premium bookings.
Detail | Bristol Airport (BRS) for Plymouth Pilgrims |
Distance from Plymouth city centre | ~88–92 miles north via A38/M5 |
Primary route | A38 north from Plymouth → A38 continues north through Exeter bypass area → M5 north from Junction 31 (Exeter) → M5 continues north → Junction 22 → A38 north → Bristol Airport. Predominantly dual carriageway and motorway. |
Drive time (off-peak, normal traffic) | 88–108 minutes. A38 through Devon can be variable; M5 straightforward. |
Drive time at 2–3am (pre-dawn) | 78–90 minutes — A38 and M5 clear at pre-dawn |
Umrah provision | Good Umrah charter packages available from BRS. Jeddah flight options. Checked for all Plymouth 3★ bookings. |
Taxi from Plymouth to BRS | Approximately £98–128 — predominantly A38/M5 route |
Train option | No practical direct train from Plymouth to Bristol Airport. Train to Bristol Temple Meads (~1h 50m) then bus/taxi to BRS (~25 min further). Total approximately 2h 15m–2h 30m. Car more practical for pre-dawn. |
Detail | London Heathrow (LHR) for Plymouth Pilgrims |
Distance from Plymouth by road | ~210–215 miles east via A38/M5/M4 |
Drive time (off-peak) | 3h 10m – 3h 45m. A38, M5, M4. |
Drive time at 2–3am (pre-dawn) | 2h 40m – 3h 10m — roads clear at pre-dawn |
GWR train option | Plymouth station → London Paddington: approximately 3 hours on GWR Great Western Main Line. Then Elizabeth Line Paddington → Heathrow: approximately 30 minutes. Total approximately 3h 30m–3h 45m. |
Why LHR for Plymouth premium | For Plymouth’s 4★/5★ pilgrims and Ramadan Umrah, Saudi Airlines direct Jeddah from LHR (~6h 30m, no connections) is the best available option. The GWR overnight sleeper service to London makes this more manageable — pilgrims can rest on the train before the flight. |
Saudi Airlines from LHR | Saudi Airlines (Saudia) direct from LHR to Jeddah: approximately 6 hours 30 minutes. No connecting hub. |
Taxi from Plymouth to LHR | Approximately £195–250 — significant; GWR train or overnight planning recommended |
Factor | Bristol BRS | Heathrow LHR | For Plymouth |
Distance | ~88 miles N | ~210 miles E | BRS much closer |
Pre-dawn drive | ~78–90 min | ~2h 40m–3h 10m | BRS saves ~100 min |
Taxi cost | ~£98–128 | ~£195–250 | BRS saves ~£100 |
Saudi direct Jeddah | Limited | Yes — primary | LHR essential for Saudi direct |
GWR train option | No practical option | ~3h 30m total | LHR better for public transport |
3★ charter packages | Good | Good | BRS more accessible for Plymouth |
4★/5★ + Ramadan | Limited | Excellent | LHR recommended premium; GWR train |
Recommendation | 3★ standard bookings | 4★/5★ + Ramadan (GWR train) | Both assessed every booking |
Our Plymouth recommendation: Bristol Airport (BRS, 88 miles north via A38/M5, 78–90 min pre-dawn) for all 3★ charter bookings. London Heathrow (LHR, GWR train ~3.5 hrs or pre-dawn drive ~2h 40m) for 4★/5★ packages and Ramadan Umrah where Saudi Airlines direct Jeddah justifies the longer journey. We compare both for every Plymouth booking and we never pretend the distance to LHR is shorter than it is.
All prices include return flights from Bristol Airport (BRS, ~88 miles north, charter packages) or London Heathrow (LHR, ~210 miles east, Saudi direct Jeddah for premium bookings), 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. BRS primary for 3★ charter. LHR for Saudi direct (4★/5★/Ramadan). 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. LHR Saudi direct recommended for 4★. GWR train makes LHR accessible.
Package | 7 Nights | 10 Nights | 12 Nights | 14 Nights |
5★ Off-Peak | From £965/pp | From £1,065/pp | From £1,185/pp | From £1,335/pp |
5★ Ramadan | From £1,299/pp | From £1,399/pp | From £1,499/pp | From £1,649/pp |
50–200m from Haram. Breakfast included. Saudi Airlines direct Jeddah from LHR.
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 |
ICPC Plymouth groups + University of Plymouth Islamic Society. BRS (88 miles A38/M5) or LHR (GWR train).
£99 DEPOSIT — SECURE YOUR PLYMOUTH UMRAH: Book with just £99 per person. Balance due 8 weeks before departure. Payment plans for bookings 4+ months ahead. Same-day quotes for Plymouth, Torquay, Newton Abbot, Saltash, Liskeard, Truro, and all Devon and Cornwall. WhatsApp +44 7737 144335.
Component | What Plymouth Pilgrims Receive | Key Detail |
Return flights from BRS/LHR | BRS charter (primary for 3★). LHR Saudi direct Jeddah (~6h 30m) for 4★/5★ and Ramadan. Confirmed before deposit. | BRS: A38/M5, ~78–90 min pre-dawn. LHR: GWR train ~3.5 hrs or pre-dawn drive ~2h 40m. |
Umrah e-visa | Saudi Nusuk portal — all Plymouth 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 Plymouth. |
All Saudi Arabia transport | BRS/LHR → Jeddah → Makkah hotel; Makkah–Madinah (Haramain train); Madinah → BRS/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 Plymouth package financially protected. |
24/7 WhatsApp support | Named agent. English and Urdu throughout your Saudi Arabia stay. | From North Road East to the Haram — one message away. |
£99 deposit | Secures entire package. Balance due 8 weeks before departure. | Payment plans for advance bookings. |
Plymouth’s Muslim community reflects the specific character of a major naval and maritime city — diverse in background, not concentrated in a single ethnic or national origin, drawing from Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Somali, Arab, and international communities that the city’s maritime and university connections have brought to Devon. The Islamic Centre of Plymouth & Cornwall (ICPC) at North Road East — described as ‘spacious and modern,’ ‘recently renovated for accessibility,’ with ‘talks after Dhuhr and Maghrib in Arabic and English,’ and ‘a supplementary school for Quran, Arabic, and Islamic studies’ — serves this diverse community from a central Plymouth location.
The mosque’s self-description — ‘a mix of prayer, education, cultural and lifestyle activities’ — reflects a community institution that sees its role as extending well beyond the prayer hall. The talks after each of the day’s prayers, delivered in both Arabic and English, serve both Arabic-speaking (Arab, Somali) and non-Arabic-speaking (Pakistani, Bangladeshi, South Asian) congregation members. The community’s description of itself as promoting ‘brotherhood and sisterhood’ — the Islamic concept of universal Muslim solidarity — is specifically apt for a mosque serving the diverse multinational community of England’s most westerly large city.
The Islamic Centre of Plymouth & Cornwall (ICPC) at 67/112 North Road East, Plymouth PL4 6AN is the primary mosque serving Plymouth’s Muslim community. The mosque is described as ‘a hub for all Islamic activities’ — offering five daily prayers, Friday Jumu’ah, educational sessions, community gatherings, and social activities. ‘Clean, modern and spacious.’ ‘Friendly ummah from all backgrounds.’ ‘Great community hub for Muslims with great talks/reminders, socialising, food.’ ‘Good facilities for both genders.’ ‘Supplementary school to learn Quran, Arabic, and Islamic studies for young people.’ Plymouth has four verified mosques, with ICPC as the primary institution serving the broadest cross-section of Plymouth’s Muslim community.
Devonport — the western part of Plymouth — contains HM Naval Base Devonport, one of the three primary naval bases of the Royal Navy and the largest naval base in western Europe. The Devonport Dockyard occupies approximately 650 acres on the west bank of the River Tamar at its confluence with the Hamoaze. It has been the base for Royal Navy vessels since the 17th century. Plymouth’s Muslim community — like all British urban communities — includes serving and former military personnel. Muslim sailors, Royal Marines, and Devonport dockyard workers are part of the ICPC congregation that the mosque on North Road East serves.
Plymouth Sound — the natural harbour that opens from Plymouth’s Barbican through Drake’s Island to the English Channel — is one of England’s finest natural harbours. The Sound is protected by breakwaters and is used as an anchorage by Royal Navy vessels, commercial shipping, and sailing craft. The Eddystone Lighthouse — situated approximately 14 miles south of Plymouth at the outer approach to the Sound, on a dangerous rocky reef — is one of England’s most famous lighthouses. The first Eddystone Lighthouse was built in 1698; the current lighthouse dates from 1882. The Light is visible from Plymouth Hoe.
Plymouth’s ‘Ocean City’ identity — adopted as the city’s marketing brand — reflects the genuine centrality of the sea to Plymouth’s history, economy, and culture. The Muslim families of North Road East live in a city defined by its relationship with the Atlantic Ocean. The same Atlantic that the Mayflower crossed in 1620 separates Plymouth from the Americas. The same impulse to cross an impossible distance toward something that matters — across the Atlantic to Plymouth Colony, across the Mediterranean and Arabian Sea to Makkah — connects the Pilgrim Fathers’ 1620 departure and the Umrah aspiration of Plymouth’s Muslim community.
Location | BRS Distance/Time | LHR Distance | Muslim Community | Notes |
Plymouth (PL1–PL9) | ~88 miles, ~78–90 min | ~210 miles | Pakistani + Bangladeshi + Somali. 4 mosques. | Primary. A38/M5 to BRS or GWR to LHR. |
Torquay/Torbay (TQ1–4) | ~75 miles, ~70–80 min | ~170 miles | Small Muslim community. English Riviera. | A380/A38/M5 to BRS. Closer than Plymouth. |
Newton Abbot (TQ12) | ~72 miles, ~68–78 min | ~168 miles | Small Muslim community. South Devon. | A380/A38/M5 to BRS. |
Saltash (PL12) | ~89 miles, ~80–92 min | ~210 miles | Small Muslim community. Cornwall border. | A38/M5 to BRS. Just over the Tamar Bridge. |
Liskeard (PL14) | ~95 miles, ~85–98 min | ~215 miles | Very small Muslim community. East Cornwall. | A38/M5 to BRS. |
Truro (TR1) | ~118 miles, ~108–125 min | ~240 miles | Very small Muslim community. Cornwall. | A30/A38/M5 to BRS. Our most western coverage. |
Cornwall coverage: Our Plymouth packages serve all of Cornwall — Truro, Bodmin, Falmouth, Penzance, and beyond. Cornwall has a very small Muslim community (predominantly Truro area) but residents aspiring to Umrah can be served through Plymouth, with BRS (approximately 118 miles from Truro) as the most practical Umrah airport. Same-day Cornwall quotes.
Torquay/Torbay note: Torquay (TQ1–4) and the English Riviera are approximately 75 miles from BRS — closer than Plymouth. Small Muslim community. Our Plymouth packages serve Torquay, Paignton, and Brixham.
School holidays for Plymouth: Devon/Plymouth schools follow the English national school holiday calendar with Devon-specific dates. University of Plymouth has its own term dates. Always confirm with your child’s school.
Month | Islamic Period | Plymouth Notes | Haram Crowds | Price (3★, 7N) |
November 2027 | Jumada al-Thani | No school holidays. Cheapest month. Quietest Haram. Plymouth November — Plymouth Sound dark and wide, North Road East mosque quiet before dawn, A38 north completely clear. BRS at 3am: 78–82 minutes. Top recommendation. | Very Low | £645/pp |
January 2027 | Rajab 1448 | Joint-cheapest. Devon schools back. University new term. Pre-dawn BRS via A38/M5: 78–82 minutes. | Low | £645/pp |
October 2027 | Jumada al-Awwal | English October half-term — confirm Devon school dates. Best Tawaf conditions. University reading week. | Low–Moderate | £669/pp |
September 2027 | Rabi al-Thani | Schools back. Good value month. | Low | £669/pp |
April 2027 (Easter) | Shawwal | Easter break + University vacation. 10 nights fits. From £659/pp. | Moderate | £659/pp |
December 2027 | Rajab 1449 | Christmas break + University vacation. Multi-generational family window. | Moderate | £699/pp |
Jul/Aug 2027 | Safar 1449 | English summer break + Plymouth tourist peak. Book early. Very hot Makkah. | High | £729–749/pp |
March 2027 (Ramadan) | Ramadan 1448 | Schools in term. ICPC most active. LHR Saudi direct recommended. Book September 2026. | Very High | £879/pp |
Seven nights suits Plymouth working families on standard annual leave. Leave North Road East at 3:15–3:30am for a 6am BRS departure — A38 north through Plymouth, Ivybridge, Buckfastleigh, Exeter bypass, M5 north, Junction 22, A38 to BRS, approximately 78–82 minutes pre-dawn. Four Makkah nights, 3 Madinah nights. From £645/pp off-peak. £99 deposit.
Ten nights — 6 Makkah nights, 4 Madinah nights — is our most recommended Plymouth format. The longer airport journey is proportionally less significant within a 10-night package — the investment is entirely justified. By Makkah night 4, Plymouth Hoe, the Sound, and the Barbican are entirely forgotten — the Haram is everything. Easter and Christmas university vacations fit 10 nights. From £695/pp off-peak.
Twelve nights suits Plymouth families using the full Easter or Christmas school break, elderly North Road East pilgrims needing a relaxed pace, and ICPC groups wanting the complete Ziyarat programme. Seven Makkah nights, 5 Madinah nights. From £735/pp off-peak.
Two full weeks — the most complete Umrah experience for Plymouth pilgrims. Eight Makkah nights, 6 Madinah nights. For the landmark Plymouth family Umrah — from England’s Ocean City to the House of Allah — 14 nights honours the full scale of the journey. The longest Umrah in our Southwest portfolio deserves the most generous time. From £775/pp off-peak.
Group Umrah from the ICPC Plymouth congregation draws from PL1, PL2, PL4, and the wider Plymouth Muslim geography. For Plymouth mosque groups of 10+:
University of Plymouth — based on Plymouth’s Drake Circus campus — has approximately 25,000 students, including an international Muslim student population. For University of Plymouth Muslim students:
Plymouth’s original Pakistani Muslim community, like Exeter’s, had its roots in the restaurant trade — Pakistani restaurateurs who came to the city in the post-war period and built the community institutions that now serve Plymouth’s diverse Muslim population:
For Plymouth and Cornwall Muslim women performing Umrah without a Mahram — women aged 18+ may travel independently under current Saudi regulations:
Ramadan 2027 begins approximately 8 February 2027. ICPC Plymouth is at its most spiritually active during Ramadan — talks after every prayer, community iftars, Tarawih nights. For Ramadan Umrah from Plymouth: Saudi Airlines direct from Heathrow (LHR) is strongly recommended — the direct Jeddah service’s quality justifies the longer journey. GWR from Plymouth station (~3.5 hrs to LHR). Or pre-dawn drive A38/M5/M4 (~2h 40m). Book by September 2026 for Last Ashra.
Ramadan Period | Approx. Dates | Price (3★, 7N) | Booking Deadline | Plymouth Notes |
First Ashra (days 1–10) | ~8–17 Feb 2027 | From £879/pp | November 2026 | Schools in term. ICPC most active. BRS (78–82 min pre-dawn) or LHR (GWR ~3.5 hrs). |
Second Ashra (days 11–20) | ~18–27 Feb 2027 | From £899/pp | August 2026 | Both airports assessed. 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 and University Easter approaching. |
Monthly departures for Plymouth, Torquay, Newton Abbot, Saltash, Liskeard, Truro, and all Devon and Cornwall (BRS ~88 miles via A38/M5; LHR ~210 miles or GWR train ~3.5 hrs — both assessed every booking):
By pilgrim type:
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Which airport do Plymouth pilgrims use for Umrah?
Bristol Airport (BRS, ~88 miles north via A38/M5, ~78–90 min pre-dawn) for 3★ charter packages. London Heathrow (LHR, ~210 miles east, Saudi Airlines direct Jeddah) for 4★/5★ and Ramadan bookings — by GWR train (~3.5 hrs) or pre-dawn drive (~2h 40m). Both assessed for every Plymouth booking.
How far is Bristol Airport from Plymouth?
Approximately 88–92 miles north via A38/M5 — approximately 88–108 minutes off-peak; 78–90 minutes at 2–3am pre-dawn on the clear A38 and M5.
How far is Heathrow Airport from Plymouth?
Approximately 210–215 miles east via A38/M5/M4 — approximately 3h 10m–3h 45m off-peak; approximately 2h 40m–3h 10m at pre-dawn. GWR train: Plymouth → Paddington (~3 hours) → Elizabeth Line → LHR (~30 min) = approximately 3h 30m–3h 45m total.
Is there a train from Plymouth to Heathrow Airport?
Yes — Plymouth station → London Paddington (~3 hours on GWR Great Western Main Line) → Elizabeth Line Paddington → Heathrow (~30 minutes). Total approximately 3h 30m–3h 45m. Recommended for Plymouth pilgrims going to LHR for premium packages or Ramadan Umrah — more comfortable than a 210-mile pre-dawn drive.
What time should I leave Plymouth for a 6am BRS flight?
Leave North Road East at approximately 3:15–3:30am. A38 north through Plymouth, Ivybridge, Buckfastleigh, Exeter bypass, M5 north, Junction 22, A38 to BRS — approximately 78–82 minutes pre-dawn.
How much is a taxi from Plymouth to Bristol Airport?
Approximately £98–128 for a standard private hire car from Plymouth to BRS — a longer journey but predominantly A38/M5 dual carriageway and motorway.
What is the Mayflower connection to Plymouth?
On 6 September 1620, the Mayflower departed from Plymouth’s Barbican waterfront carrying 102 Pilgrim Fathers to establish Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts, USA. The Mayflower Steps on the Barbican mark the traditional departure point. Plymouth Colony was named after this English city. The Mayflower 400 commemorations marked the 400th anniversary.
Who was Sir Francis Drake?
Sir Francis Drake (c.1540–1596) was Plymouth’s most famous maritime figure — the second person to circumnavigate the globe (1577–1580), departing from Plymouth. He was on Plymouth Hoe playing bowls when the Spanish Armada was sighted in 1588. Knighted by Queen Elizabeth I. The Drake Statue on Plymouth Hoe commemorates him.
What is the ICPC Plymouth mosque?
The Islamic Centre of Plymouth & Cornwall (ICPC) at 67/112 North Road East, Plymouth PL4 6AN. ‘A mix of prayer, education, cultural and lifestyle activities.’ Talks after Dhuhr and Maghrib in Arabic and English. Supplementary school for Quran, Arabic, and Islamic studies. Recently renovated for accessibility. Diverse, multinational congregation.
Do you serve Cornwall — Truro, Falmouth, Penzance?
Yes — our Plymouth packages serve all of Cornwall. Truro (TR1, BRS ~118 miles via A30/A38/M5), Falmouth (~125 miles from BRS), Penzance (~140 miles from BRS). Same-day Cornwall quotes. Plymouth is Cornwall’s nearest major Muslim community hub.
Do you serve Torquay, Newton Abbot, and Saltash?
Yes. Torquay/Torbay (TQ1–4, BRS ~75 miles — closer than Plymouth), Newton Abbot (TQ12, BRS ~72 miles — closer), Saltash (PL12, BRS ~89 miles — similar to Plymouth, just over the Tamar Bridge in Cornwall).
Can Plymouth 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 BRS or LHR. GWR train Plymouth → Heathrow (~3.5 hrs) recommended for LHR-bound women’s groups.
What school holiday dates apply for Plymouth?
Devon/Plymouth schools follow the English school holiday calendar with Devon-specific dates. University of Plymouth has its own term dates. Always confirm with your child’s school before booking.
What is the cheapest Umrah package from Plymouth?
From £645/pp for a 7-night, 3-star, all-inclusive off-peak package from Bristol Airport (November or January 2027). Group rate (10+ Plymouth/Cornwall pilgrims): from £625/pp.
How much is a 7 nights Umrah package from Plymouth?
From £645/pp (3-star, off-peak, all-inclusive). Return flights, Umrah visa, hotels in both cities, Rawdah pre-booking, all Saudi Arabia transport.
How much is a 10 nights Umrah package from Plymouth?
From £695/pp (3-star, off-peak, all-inclusive). 6 Makkah nights + 4 Madinah nights — most recommended Plymouth format.
How much is a 12 nights Umrah package from Plymouth?
From £735/pp (3-star, off-peak, all-inclusive). 7 Makkah nights + 5 Madinah nights.
How much is a 14 nights Umrah package from Plymouth?
From £775/pp (3-star, off-peak, all-inclusive). Two full weeks from BRS or LHR.
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 Plymouth quote with BRS vs LHR comparison.
Is the Umrah visa included?
Yes — processed through the official Saudi Nusuk portal. All Plymouth group members processed simultaneously.
Is the Rawdah visit pre-booked?
Yes — Rawdah visiting slot pre-booked before BRS/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 Plymouth Umrah packages ATOL protected?
Yes — every flight-inclusive Plymouth package is ATOL protected through Uraan Travel Ltd. ATOL Certificate issued at booking. Verifiable on the UK Civil Aviation Authority register.
On 6 September 1620, 102 people boarded the Mayflower at Plymouth’s Barbican waterfront and sailed across the Atlantic toward a destination they had never seen, driven by the conviction that what they were sailing toward mattered more than the familiar world they were leaving behind. The journey took 66 days. The Atlantic was hazardous. The destination was uncertain. They went anyway.
The Muslim families of North Road East aspire to Makkah with the same quality of determined departure. Bristol Airport is 88 miles north on the A38 — approximately 78 minutes at 3am. Heathrow is 210 miles east via the GWR main line — approximately 3.5 hours by train. Saudi Airlines is approximately 6 hours 30 minutes from Heathrow to Jeddah. From Jeddah, the journey continues to Makkah. The Haram. The Kaaba. The Tawaf. The place that the Qibla from North Road East points toward — the same direction the Mayflower’s compass pointed, broadly, across an ocean Plymouth has known for four centuries.
The A38 north from North Road East at 3:15am: past Ivybridge, Buckfastleigh, the Exeter bypass, the M5 junction, the motorway opening north, Bristol Airport signs, Junction 22, A38 to BRS, 78 minutes from Plymouth to the terminal. Or the GWR from Plymouth station — Brunel’s railway — to Paddington, Elizabeth Line to Heathrow. 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 Plymouth, Torquay, Newton Abbot, Saltash, Liskeard, Truro, and all Devon and Cornwall.
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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.