Planning Hajj or Umrah from the UK means choosing dates, flights, hotels in Makkah and Madinah, transfers and a visa. AL Islam Travels, a UK-based travel company, brings these parts into one booking so pilgrims can focus on worship instead of paperwork.

Many first-time pilgrims ask the same question: what should we check before paying? The company shares a simple checklist for anyone comparing providers.

First, ask for a written list of everything the package includes. Flights, hotels, airport pickup, the transfer between Makkah and Madinah and visa help should all be named clearly.

Second, check hotel distance. A hotel close to Masjid al-Haram can matter more than the star rating, especially for older parents and families with young children. Ask for the hotel name, address and walking distance in writing.

Third, compare at least three quotes on the same dates, hotels and room types. Prices change with Ramadan, UK school holidays, flight type and trip length, so quotes only make sense side by side.

Fourth, ask for the ATOL number if the package includes flights, and confirm the refund terms and baggage allowance before paying a deposit.

AL Islam Travels offers Hajj and Umrah packages, flight and hotel bookings, visa services and holiday packages for customers across the UK. Departures can be arranged from airports such as London Heathrow, Manchester and Birmingham, depending on the season.

Since June 2025, Saudi authorities require hotel contracts to be documented on the Nusuk Masar platform before an Umrah visa is issued. Booking with a provider that handles this step can help prevent delays.

Pilgrims can contact the team at [email protected] or visit alislamtravels.co.uk to ask about packages for their dates.