Our Umrah 1448-H budget-class departures run for 16 to 18 days on scheduled flights, with a Makkah hotel served by a shuttle, a Madinah hotel about 800 metres from the Haram, and rooms shared by 6 to 7 pilgrims. Each of those details changes what pilgrims experience, so each belongs in your package description. This checklist covers what to confirm with your ground partner before you sell a seat.
1. Lock the departure before you promote it
Confirm the departure date, the return date, the number of days, the airline and the flight timings. Our 1448-H departures have used Oman Air, IndiGo and SalamAir, and the timings differ by departure. Early-morning and late-night flights affect elderly pilgrims most, so publish the timings, not only the dates. Popular departures sell out: two of our October 2026 departures were already marked sold out on our published departure list.
2. Explain hotel distance honestly
Distance from the Haram is the biggest single driver of price and of satisfaction. In a budget package, the Makkah hotel is typically connected by a shuttle service rather than within walking distance, while the Madinah hotel can be close enough to walk. Write the distance or the shuttle arrangement into your package so pilgrims know what to expect.
| Item | Budget-class structure | What to tell pilgrims |
|---|---|---|
| Makkah hotel | Shuttle service to the Haram | Tell pilgrims about shuttle timings and waiting |
| Madinah hotel | About 800 metres from the Haram | Walking distance for most; elders may need help |
| Room sharing | 6 to 7 pilgrims per room | Offer upgrades for couples and families |
| Duration | 16 to 18 days | Plan laundry and medicines for the full stay |
3. Be clear about room sharing
Budget packages keep costs down by sharing rooms. State the sharing basis per room, and offer upgrades to smaller sharing for couples, families and anyone who needs privacy. Surprises about room sharing are a frequent complaint, and they are entirely avoidable.
4. Confirm food, laundry and Zamzam
Over two weeks or more, the everyday services matter. Our packages include Indian-taste food, a laundry service in Makkah and Madinah and a 5-litre Zamzam allowance. Confirm with your partner what is included and what is extra, and pass it on in writing.
5. Plan ziyarat and transport
Check which ziyarat in Makkah and Madinah are included, and that transport between the two cities and to the airport is part of the package. Our packages include local ziyarat in both cities and full transport during the stay.
6. Check documents and requirements early
Visa, passport and health requirements for Umrah can change. Check the current requirements at the time of booking, using official sources such as Nusuk, the official Saudi platform for Umrah. Collect documents early and keep copies for the whole group.
7. Brief your pilgrims before travel
- Share the day-by-day plan, hotel names and flight details in writing
- Give the local contact number for on-ground support
- Explain luggage limits, including the Zamzam allowance
- Assign a group leader to look after elderly travellers
- Explain the shuttle arrangement in Makkah before arrival
8. Plan for elderly and first-time pilgrims
Many Umrah groups include elderly travellers and people flying abroad for the first time. Ask your partner whether wheelchairs can be arranged at the Haram, keep the group leader's number with every pilgrim, and pair first-time travellers with someone experienced. Remind pilgrims to carry their medicines in hand luggage for the full 16 to 18 days, with a copy of the prescription. A short pre-departure meeting, where you walk through the hotel names, the shuttle in Makkah and the daily routine, prevents most of the anxious phone calls you would otherwise receive during the trip.
What we provide
Our Umrah packages include the air ticket, Umrah visa, Makkah and Madinah hotels, local ziyarat, Indian-taste food, laundry, full transport and the Zamzam allowance. See our Hajj and Umrah services, or ask for the current departure list.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a typical budget Umrah package?
Our 1448-H budget-class departures run for 16 to 18 days, depending on the departure.
How far are the hotels from the Haram?
In our budget packages, the Makkah hotel is connected by a shuttle service and the Madinah hotel is about 800 metres from the Haram.
How many pilgrims share a room in a budget package?
Budget-class rooms are shared by 6 to 7 pilgrims. Smaller sharing can be quoted as an upgrade.
Which airlines are used for your Umrah departures?
It depends on the departure. Our 1448-H departures have used Oman Air, IndiGo and SalamAir, and each departure lists its airline and timings.
Is food included in the Umrah package?
Yes. Our packages include Indian-taste food, along with a laundry service in Makkah and Madinah.
Where can pilgrims check current Umrah requirements?
Requirements can change, so check them at the time of booking with official sources such as Nusuk, the official Saudi platform for Umrah.
