Book Umrah Flights 2025

Umrah is a non-mandatory pilgrimage to Mecca for Muslims. It is performed at any time of the year except the Hajj season. During Umrah, rituals occur to further connect the person to Allah. Umrah is very valuable to Muslims as it is a form of spiritual purity.

During Umrah, pilgrims adorn a unified and simple garment consisting of two white sheets called the Ihram.

Many Muslims will also visit the city of Medina during this time to see the Prophet Muhammad's mosque, Al-Masjid An-Nabawi, and the tomb where he rests.

Most international pilgrims travelling for Umrah will need to obtain a visa. Keep reading to find out more.

Here are some airlines that can get you to Jeddah for Umrah 2025.

• Saudia - Saudi Arabia's flag carrier
• Emirates - Luxury airline
• British Airways - Luxury airline
• Qatar Airways - Luxury airline
• Air Arabia - Low-cost airline
• Flynas - Low-cost airline
• Scoot - Low-cost airline

Visas are usually free for those travelling to Saudi Arabia for Umrah, but they still need to be acquired. You can apply for a Saudi Arabian visa at any time of the year (apart from during Hajj).

To apply, you must fill out an application form. Application forms are available to collect from your nearest Saudi embassy or consulate or can be completed online.

Umrah Visa Requirements

• Applicants must have a passport that is valid for at least six months after the travel date.
• Women travelling to Umrah must travel with a Mahram. Proof of this must be submitted with their visa application form.
• On his application form, the Mahram must include complete information on any spouse, child, or relative he travels with.
• Applicants must submit a recent photograph with dimensions of 35mm x 45mm (passport size) along with their application.
• Applicants over 15 years old must present proof that they have had meningitis and ACYW135 vaccinations.
• Applicants under 15 years old must submit proof of vaccinations for meningitis and polio.
• Applicants must have a non-refundable roundtrip ticket to Saudi Arabia with confirmed reservations.
• Travellers should take documentation such as their travel Itinerary and hotel booking references.

Please check out our travel documents page to learn more about the powers of different types of travel documents and whether you are required to have a passport to fly. For further information on travel to Saudi Arabia, check out Gov. UK and US Department of States.