7 Nights
Economy 7 Nights Umrah Package
Makkah, Madinah
Return flights from the UKEmaar Al Manar Makkah + Astoneast Taiba MadinahRoom-only stay (meals available as an add-on)
WINTER UMRAH
January Umrah Packages
January Umrah packages are Umrah trips from the UK in the coolest month of the year, after the Christmas holidays and before Ramadan, with flights, hotels in both holy cities and transfers in one ATOL-protected price. A January week costs from £500 per adult with four sharing on Economy, and five nights without flights from £350. Choose a ready-made 7, 10 or 14-night package for any January date, or a custom Umrah with the hotels and split you want.
WHY GO IN JANUARY
Is January a Good Month for Umrah?
Yes. January is the coolest month of the year in Makkah and Madinah, schools are back after the first few days, and it is the last full month before Ramadan 2027, so it is priced at our year-round rates. Sha'ban begins around 9 January, and many pilgrims use the month to perform Umrah before the fast.
The Saudi visa cost is included in your Umrah package price. We do not sell visas separately, and visa approval is decided by the Saudi authorities; the Umrah requirements guide explains the requirements for your passport.
JANUARY PACKAGES
January Umrah Packages for 2027
Ready-made packages for any January date, from Economy to Luxury. Open a package to see its hotels, meals and the price for every room and age.
10 Nights
Economy 10 Nights Umrah Package
Makkah, Madinah
Return flights from the UKEmaar Al Khalil Makkah + Grand Zowar MadinahRoom-only stay (meals available as an add-on)
14 Nights
Economy 14 Nights Umrah Package
Makkah, Madinah
Return flights from the UKEmaar Grand Makkah + Emaar Taiba MadinahRoom-only stay (meals available as an add-on)
7 Nights
3 Star 7 Nights Umrah Package
Makkah, Madinah
Return flights from the UKEmaar Al Manar Makkah + Emaar Al Mektan MadinahRoom-only stay (breakfast available at extra cost)
10 Nights
3 Star 10 Nights Umrah Package
Makkah, Madinah
Return flights from the UKEmaar Andalusia Makkah + Al Aqeeq Al Rawda MadinahRoom-only stay (breakfast available at extra cost)
14 Nights
3 Star 14 Nights Umrah Package
Makkah, Madinah
Return flights from the UKAl Ebaa Makkah + Emaar Royal MadinahRoom-only stay (half-board available at extra cost)
7 Nights
4 Star 7 Nights Umrah Package
Makkah, Madinah
Return flights from the UKElaf Kinda Makkah + Elaf Taiba MadinahDaily breakfast at both hotels (bed & breakfast)
10 Nights
4 Star 10 Nights Umrah Package
Makkah, Madinah
Return flights from the UKSheraton Makkah Jabal Al Kaaba + Millennium Al AqeeqDaily breakfast at both hotels (bed & breakfast)
14 Nights
4 Star 14 Nights Umrah Package
Makkah, Madinah
Return flights from the UKRamada Dar Al Fayzeen Makkah + Dallah Taibah MadinahHalf board — breakfast & dinner daily
7 Nights
5 Star 7 Nights Umrah Package
Makkah, Madinah
Return flights from the UKJabal Omar Hyatt Regency + The Biltmore AlmadinahHalf board — breakfast & dinner daily
10 Nights
5 Star 10 Nights Umrah Package
Makkah, Madinah
Return flights from London, Manchester or BirminghamJabal Omar Marriott Makkah + Pullman Zamzam MadinahHalf board — breakfast & dinner daily
14 Nights
5 Star 14 Nights Umrah Package
Makkah, Madinah
Return flights from the UKInterContinental Dar Al Tawhid + Sofitel Shahd Al MadinahFull board — all meals included
7 Nights
Luxury 7 Nights Umrah Package
Makkah, Madinah
Return flights from the UKSwissôtel Makkah + Pullman Zamzam MadinahFull Board meals included
Plan Your Umrah Journey
KEY FACTS
January 2027 Umrah at a Glance
| Is Umrah open? | Yes, all month. |
|---|---|
| Islamic months | Rajab 1448, then Sha'ban from about 9 January. |
| UK school holidays | Term time from Monday 4 January 2027 (Tuesday 5 January in Glasgow); no school holidays until February. |
| Daylight in Makkah | About 10 hours 55 minutes in mid-January, against 8 hours 20 minutes in London. |
| Time difference | Makkah and Madinah are 3 hours ahead of the UK all month. |
| Our dated departures | None fixed for this month: every package is priced for the dates you choose. |
Sources: Saudi Arabia's published Umrah calendar for 1448 (season dates); the Umm al-Qura calendar (Islamic months, which the moon can move by a day); school calendars published by councils, by Wales and by Northern Ireland (check your own school). Checked October 2026.
JANUARY WEATHER
What Is the Weather Like in Makkah and Madinah in January?
The mildest of the year: afternoons average 31°C in Makkah and 24°C in Madinah, and nights fall to 19°C and 12°C. You may read that Makkah is 20 to 25°C in January; that is the average over day and night (about 24°C), so expect warm afternoons for Tawaf and cool evenings.
January has more rainy days in Makkah than any other month, though still fewer than two on average. Pack a fleece or warm shawl for Madinah after sunset; Ihram stays comfortable in Makkah at any hour.
- Makkah afternoons
- 31°C average high
- Makkah nights
- 19°C average low
- Madinah afternoons
- 24°C average high
- Madinah nights
- 12°C average low
Figures: 1991–2020 averages from NOAA (Makkah) and the World Meteorological Organization (Madinah), as in the weather table on our Umrah packages page; checked October 2026.
JANUARY PRICES
How Much Do January Umrah Packages Cost?
From £500 per adult with four sharing for an Economy week in January, rising to £1,135 on Luxury; ten nights start at £560 and fourteen at £640. Only departures in the first days of January, while schools are still on holiday, are priced for their dates. The tiles show ten-night prices for each tier.
Compare the cheapest Umrah packages, three-star Umrah, 4 star Umrah hotels and 5 star Umrah hotels for the hotels at each level.
- Economy, 10 nights
- from £560 per adult, four sharing
- 3 Star, 10 nights
- from £585 per adult, four sharing
- 4 Star, 10 nights
- from £630 per adult, four sharing
- 5 Star, 10 nights
- from £935 per adult, four sharing
- Luxury, 10 nights
- from £1,385 per adult, four sharing
THE WHOLE-TRIP COST
What Does a January Umrah Cost in Total?
The package price is most of it: return flights, both hotels and the transfers are all included, so what you add is travel insurance, meals beyond your plan, Ziyarat on Economy and 3 Star, and spending money. Meals depend on the tier: Economy and 3 Star are room only, 4 Star includes breakfast (half board on 14 nights), 5 Star half board (full board on 14 nights) and Luxury full board.
Room sharing changes the price most. On the Economy week, four sharing pay £500 each, three sharing £600 each and two sharing £750 each. A family of two adults, a 13-year-old and an 8-year-old in one 4 Star room for fourteen nights pays £2,795 in total; see Umrah with young children for every age band.
EARLY, MID OR LATE JANUARY
Which Part of January Is Best for Umrah?
Mid-January is the sweet spot: the Christmas holidays are over, prices are back to year-round rates and the weather is at its coolest. Trips that start before schools return around 4 January carry holiday pricing. In late January the month of Sha'ban is under way, and a fourteen-night trip needs to leave by about 24 January to be home before Ramadan starts around 8 February.
Working pilgrims can return on a Saturday or Sunday and be back at work on Monday; we set the flight days around your leave in the quote.
YOUR FIRST UMRAH
Is January a Good Month for Your First Umrah?
Yes: cool afternoons and term-time crowds give a first-timer room to learn the rites, and every tier comes with some guidance. Choose the level of help you want. Women aged 18 and over do not need a Mahram for Umrah: see Umrah for women from the UK. Mosque groups can compare Umrah for mosque groups.
Economy
A step-by-step Umrah e-guide on your phone, and a group guide on the 14-night package.
3 Star
A group orientation or a printed guide before you begin the rites.
4 Star
An Umrah guide with you for the rites, plus Ziyarat on 10 and 14 nights.
5 Star
A scholar leads your Umrah, with Ziyarat in Makkah and Madinah.
Luxury
A private Umrah guide of your own, with a scholar on 10 and 14 nights.
Any tier
Add a private guide who speaks English, Urdu, Punjabi or Bengali.
HOW MANY NIGHTS
Should You Book 10 or 14 Nights in January?
If your leave allows, yes: in January three extra nights on Economy cost £60 more than a week, and a full fortnight £140 more. On 4 Star, ten nights cost £50 more than seven and bring Ziyarat with them; on 5 Star, fourteen nights add full board. Compare a 7-night Umrah, ten-day Umrah trips and a 14-night Umrah.
FLYING IN JANUARY
Can You Fly Direct for a January Umrah?
Yes. Saudia is the only airline flying direct from the UK, to Jeddah, from Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester, and from Birmingham on selected dates; there is no direct flight to Madinah, and every other UK airport connects through a hub. Checked baggage on our flights is usually 20 to 25 kg, confirmed in your quote. On Saudia, Zamzam water is carried on top of your baggage allowance; other airlines set their own rules, and we tell you the allowance before you pay. Road transfers are included; the Haramain high-speed train between Makkah and Madinah can be quoted as an upgrade.
January Umrah From Your Nearest City
Umrah packages from LondonHeathrow and Gatwick both have Saudia's non-stop flightManchester Umrah dealsA non-stop Saudia route for the North WestUmrah prices from BirminghamNon-stop on Saudia's selected dates, or one stopUmrah tours from BradfordLeeds Bradford, or a short drive to ManchesterBlackburn Umrah departuresManchester Airport, with a car from home on requestLeicester Umrah toursEast Midlands, or Birmingham for selected non-stop datesUmrah trips from GlasgowGlasgow or Edinburgh, one stop to Jeddah
JANUARY OR RAMADAN?
Should You Go in January or Wait for Ramadan?
Go in January for the lowest prices and the coolest weather; wait for Ramadan for the reward of Umrah in the month of fasting, at a higher price: our last-ten-nights packages start at £1,585 per adult with four sharing for eleven nights. January is also the time to book Ramadan, since our Heathrow Ramadan departure on 27 February must be paid in full by 7 February.
See Ramadan Umrah from the UK for the Ashras and departures. Umrah pauses for Hajj after Eid, so Easter Umrah from the UK explains what is possible in spring.
BOOKING AND PROTECTION
How Do You Book, and Who Are You Booking With?
£50 per person holds your booking and is part of the price; 50% of the price is due within 24 hours, and the balance 20 days before departure. Every package with flights is protected by ATOL 74904. Cancellations are made in writing by the lead passenger, and the booking terms apply: see our booking terms.
Insha Travel is the Hajj and Umrah brand of Times Travel, which has arranged Umrah since 1989. Times Travel Ltd is registered at Companies House (01813409) and is an IATA agent (91245302). Our office is at 13 Station Road, London SE25 5AH (weekdays 9am to 6pm, Saturdays 10am to 4pm), and our travel agents answer the phone and WhatsApp 24/7. Read Insha Travel reviews, compare the complete range of Umrah packages, or ask for a tailor-made Umrah.
FAQS
January Umrah Packages: Your Questions Answered
Is January the cheapest month for Umrah?
It shares the lowest prices with the other term-time months: an Economy week from £500 per adult with four sharing. Only the first days, still in the Christmas holidays, cost more.
Is January the coldest month for Umrah?
Yes. Makkah's afternoons average 31°C and Madinah's nights 12°C, the lowest of any month.
Do I need the ACWY vaccine for Umrah in January?
Yes. Umrah pilgrims need a meningitis ACWY vaccination certificate. It applies in every month; our travel requirements guide lists the other documents.
Would a late-January Umrah run into Ramadan?
Only if it returns after about 8 February. A trip that does reaches Ramadan nights, which are priced for those dates in the quote.
Does Sha'ban begin in January 2027?
Yes, around 9 January, depending on the moon. Ramadan follows about thirty days later.
Can two adults pay the four-sharing price in January?
No. The four-sharing price assumes four in one room; two adults in a double pay £750 each on the Economy week, and three in a triple £600 each.
How long is the train from Makkah to Madinah?
About two and a half hours on the Haramain high-speed railway, which we can add to any January package; by road the journey takes four to five hours.
Are meals included in a January Umrah package?
Room only on Economy and 3 Star; breakfast on 4 Star; breakfast and dinner on 5 Star; every meal on Luxury. The 14-night 4 and 5 Star packages add more.
Can I book a January Umrah from Birmingham?
Yes. Saudia flies non-stop from Birmingham on selected dates, and on other days we route you through one hub.
Can I do Umrah in January 2027?
Yes. Umrah is open throughout January; the next pause comes after Ramadan, for Hajj.
When should I book a January Umrah?
Any time: year-round packages are sourced for your dates. Book early only if you want the first days of January, which fall in the school holidays.
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