Planning your Umrah from Edinburgh has never been easier. Our dedicated packages cover everything from flights and visa to accommodation, so you can travel with complete peace of mind.
Edinburgh is not the first city people think of for Umrah travel from the UK. But for the Muslims who live here, who raised their children here, who pray in the masajid of Leith and Newington and Gorgie, the pull towards the Haramain is just as real as anywhere else in Britain. If you are in Edinburgh right now trying to work out how to make Umrah happen, you are in the right place. Makkah Travel covers your flights, visa, accommodation near Haramain, and 24/7 customer care at a price you can afford. Our cheapest Umrah package starts from £1040. We offer Umrah packages from Edinburgh built around Scottish Muslim families, not generic deals recycled from a London office.
Best Umrah Packages from Edinburgh
Makkah travel offers its 3, 4 and 5-star Edinburgh umrah packages, and each package comes in 7, 10, and 14-night options, so you can travel around work, school, and whatever else life has going on.
3 Star Umrah Package
Cheap Umrah package from Edinburgh for pilgrims travelling on a budget
Clean and comfortable hotels in Makkah and Madinah within 500 to 800 metres of Masjid al-Haram
You are there to worship, not to spend money on a room you will barely use
Suit students, young couples, and families who want to make Umrah happen without stretching the budget
Popular with pilgrims from Gorgie, Craigmillar, Wester Hailes, Leith, and Dalry
Price range for 3-star Umrah Packages from Edinburgh: £1,040 – £1,129
4 Star Umrah Package
A step up in comfort at a price that still makes sense for most Edinburgh families
Bigger rooms and hotels within 200 to 400 metres of the Haram in both Makkah and Madinah
After long days on your feet, the difference in comfort is real
A practical choice for families travelling with children or elderly parents
Regularly booked by pilgrims from Newington, Portobello, Corstorphine, Morningside, and Musselburgh
Price range for 4-star Umrah Packages from Edinburgh: £1,040 – £1,329
5 Star Umrah Package
Premium hotels within 50 to 150 metres of Masjid al-Haram in Makkah and Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah
Spacious rooms, good food, and less time spent on logistics mean more time in worship
The right choice for elderly pilgrims, large families, and those who have been saving for this trip for a long time
Popular with pilgrims from Stockbridge, Trinity, Bruntsfield, and across Scotland
Book this when you want the trip done properly
Price range for 5-star Umrah Packages from Edinburgh: £1,499 – £1,810
Group Umrah from Edinburgh
A lot of our Edinburgh bookings come through word of mouth inside a single jamaah or family network. If you are organising a trip for your mosque group, your extended family, or a circle of friends, we can put it together properly. We arrange Umrah trips for groups and jamaahs across Edinburgh, including communities linked with Edinburgh Central Mosque, Leith Islamic Centre & Mosque, Dar Al-Arqam Mosque and other local Islamic centres across the city.
Groups get better pricing on flights and hotels. We give the group a dedicated contact who handles everything from initial booking through to the return flight. We have managed groups where people hold different passports, have different budgets, and are travelling from different parts of the city. None of that puts us off. Book early to get the cheapest Umrah Packages from Edinburgh because the better hotel rooms and the more convenient flight times go quickly.
Ramadan Umrah from Edinburgh
Every year, Edinburgh pilgrims ask about Ramadan, and every year we say the same thing: book early, these go fast. Breaking your fast in the courtyard of Masjid al-Haram, praying Taraweeh with the crowd, being in Makkah during the last ten nights, these are things that people carry with them for the rest of their lives. Those who have done it once spend years working out how to go back.
We arrange our Ramadan packages so that Edinburgh pilgrims land during the final ten nights whenever the booking allows. If Laylatul Qadr is what is drawing you, say so when you call, and we will build the dates around it.
What's Included in Our Edinburgh Umrah Packages
We design our Umrah tours from Edinburgh to be clear and stress-free. Every part of the trip is carefully managed. Your package includes:
Return flights from Edinburgh (with checked baggage included, depending on airline)
Selected hotels in Makkah and Madinah near the Haramain
Ground transportation between cities and airports
Step-by-step help with your visa processing
A travel expert to guide you every day
Basic training on Umrah before you fly out
For a lot of Edinburgh Muslims, Umrah has been sitting in the back of the mind for years. Talked about after Jumah. Planned quietly over many Ramadans. If that is you, call us and let us help you make it happen. Tell us when you want to travel and who is coming with you. We will take it from there. For group bookings, we can customize the trip for your friends or family by organizing rooming, flight links, and luxury hotel options.
Hotel Options in Makkah & Madinah for Every Budget and Comfort Level
We work with 3-star, 4-star, and 5-star hotels in both Makkah and Madinah and make them part of our Edinburgh Umrah packages.
Our 3-star hotels , Emaar Al Khalil and Emaar Andalusia in Makkah and Emaar Taiba and Al Mokhtara Golden in Madinah, are clean, honestly priced, and sit within 500 to 800 metres of the Haram.
Our 4-star options, Al Ebaa, Voco Makkah, and Batoul Ajyad in Makkah and Waqf Outhman Bin Affan Hotel, Emaar Mektan, and Zowar International in Madinah, bring you closer at 200 to 400 metres with bigger rooms and better facilities.
For 5-star, we work with Anjum Hotel and Shaza Makkah in Makkah and Crowne Plaza, Emaar Royal, and Pullman ZamZam in Madinah, all within 50 to 150 metres of both mosques, with the space and comfort that let you focus entirely on worship.
Flights from Edinburgh to Saudi Arabia
We arrange Umrah flights from Edinburgh with trusted airlines and smooth one-stop connections into both Jeddah and Madinah. While there are currently no direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Saudi Arabia, the available routes are reliable, comfortable, and well-suited for pilgrims travelling from Scotland.
Airline
Transit City
Best For
Approximate time
Turkish Airlines
Istanbul
Most popular Umrah route
8 to 10 hours total
Qatar Airways
Doha
Families and elderly travellers
10 to 12 hours total
Emirates
Dubai
Premium travel experience
10 to 13 hours total
Saudi Airlines
European Hubs
Seasonal Umrah travellers
9 to 12 hours total
Popular Departure Airports from Scotland
We can arrange departures from:
Edinburgh Airport
Glasgow Airport
Newcastle Airport (for some North East and Borders travellers)
For pilgrims based in West Lothian, Livingston, Falkirk, or surrounding areas, Glasgow Airport is often a convenient alternative and opens up additional airline and timing options.
Flexible Arrival and Return Options
We can arrange:
Edinburgh to Jeddah return flights
Edinburgh to Madinah return flights
Open-jaw tickets such as Edinburgh → Madinah and Jeddah → Edinburgh
Group bookings for families and larger Umrah groups
Wheelchair and assisted travel requests
When preparing your quote, we compare flight timings, baggage allowances, layover duration, and airport convenience to help you choose the best overall option for your Umrah journey.
Why Edinburgh Pilgrims Book with Makkah Travel
Most Umrah companies treat Edinburgh as an afterthought. Fewer direct flights, smaller Muslim population, less competition. Edinburgh pilgrims often feel like they are at the bottom of the list.
We do not operate that way. We know Edinburgh Airport. We know the routes that work from Scotland. We understand the community here, the mix of backgrounds and passports, and the questions that come up. And when something goes wrong mid-journey, which sometimes happens in any kind of travel, we pick up.
FAQs
Explore your questions and make your spiritual juorney more ease.
Not necessarily, but occasionally it does. There are one-stop routes from Edinburgh Airport, primarily through Istanbul, Doha or Dubai. Some pilgrims, however, opt for Glasgow Airport for more flights or better time schedules for their flights, in places such as West Lothian, Falkirk or the Borders.
Yes, open-jaw tickets are available. For instance, you can fly out from Edinburgh and return to Glasgow or Manchester. This is helpful for families living across Scotland, and for when the return flight price changes.
Umrah packages from Edinburgh (EDI) start around £1,040 to £1,129 per person for basic 3-star arrangements, while 5-star all-inclusive deals range from £1,499 to £1,810 depending on duration, hotel star rating, and the month of travel.
Occasionally, yes. During the winter months, fog, snow and freezing temperatures may occur in Edinburgh. Flights are typically still running, but it is advisable to plan for extra time on the way to and from the airport, particularly during the winter months between November and February.
Yes, and there's more than it is. Edinburgh Central Mosque, Leith Islamic Centre & Mosque, and other community networks are possible places for groups to meet. Booking in advance is better if you are travelling in a group, so that you can all travel together and book a hotel together.
Yes. There are very few, but an improving range of food options at Edinburgh Airport. There are vegetarian and halal options available, although it is better for the pilgrim to eat before the trip or bring light snacks along.
Very often, yes. Scottish school holidays are a popular time for spending time with family, particularly the Easter holidays, summer holidays, and December holidays. Additionally, professionals look forward to short packages as they can schedule this 7-10 days holiday once a year.
