Help and questions

Indonesia uses the Indonesian rupiah (IDR). Carry some cash for markets, small shops and food stalls, tell your bank before you travel, and check what your card charges for payments and withdrawals abroad.

Singapore uses the Singapore dollar (SGD). Carry some cash for hawker stalls and small shops, tell your bank before you travel, and check what your card charges for payments and withdrawals abroad.

Malaysia uses the Malaysian ringgit (MYR). Carry some cash for markets, food stalls and small shops, tell your bank before you travel, and check what your card charges for payments and withdrawals abroad.

Thailand uses the Thai baht (THB). Carry some cash for markets, street food and small shops, tell your bank before you travel, and check what your card charges for payments and withdrawals abroad.

Paris uses the euro (EUR). Carry some cash for small purchases, tell your bank before you travel and check what your card charges for payments abroad.

Morocco's currency is the Moroccan dirham (MAD). Carry some cash for the souks and small purchases, and check your bank's fees for using your card abroad.

Egypt's currency is the Egyptian pound (EGP). Carry some cash for markets and small purchases, and check your bank's fees for using your card abroad.

Islamabad uses the Pakistani rupee (PKR). Carry some cash for markets, small shops and taxis, and check with your bank about card fees before you travel.

Lahore uses the Pakistani rupee (PKR). Carry some cash for markets, small shops and rickshaws, and check with your bank about card fees before you travel.

The Omani rial (OMR), which is divided into 1,000 baisa. Carry some cash for Muttrah Souq and small purchases, and check your bank's fees for using your card abroad before you go.

The Qatari riyal (QAR) is the only currency used in Qatar. Cash machines are easy to find in malls and hotels around Doha, and it helps to carry some cash for tips.

The UAE dirham (AED), the currency of the whole United Arab Emirates. Carry some cash for small purchases, and check your bank's fees for using your card abroad before you go.

Book a travel health appointment several weeks before you go and read TravelHealthPro's Indonesia page. In Bali, protect yourself from mosquito bites, take care with food and drinking water, use sun protection, and keep away from dogs, monkeys and other animals, as rabies is a risk in Indonesia.

Read TravelHealthPro's Nepal page and book a travel health appointment several weeks before you go. Its advice covers food and water hygiene, insect bites, altitude illness and outdoor air quality, so mention any trekking plans at your appointment.

Book a travel health appointment well before your trip and read TravelHealthPro's Pakistan page. In summer, drink plenty of water and use sun protection. Choose bottled or boiled water, and use insect repellent against mosquito bites.

Book a travel health appointment well before your trip and read TravelHealthPro's Pakistan page. In the hot months, drink plenty of water and use sun protection. Choose bottled or boiled water, and use insect repellent against mosquito bites.

It can be, especially from November to February, when colder weather and still air trap smoke near the ground and air quality is usually at its worst. If you have a heart or lung condition, mention your trip at a travel health appointment, and check local air quality reports while you are there.

Book a travel health appointment well before you go and read TravelHealthPro's Hajj and Umrah advice, as pilgrims have their own health entry requirements. In Makkah, drink plenty of water, keep out of direct sun where you can and wash your hands often.

Take care in the sea. Quicksand can be a danger at ebb tide, so swim only where local guidance says it is safe, and never swim alone.

Nyepi is the Balinese Hindu Day of Silence, which marks the Saka new year and falls on a different date each year. For 24 hours from 6am, work, travel and entertainment stop, visitors must stay in their hotels and the island's airport closes, so check the date before you book.

A hawker centre is a shared dining space with many food stalls, where people from all walks of life eat together. Hawker culture grew out of Singapore's street food and draws on Chinese, Malay, Indian and other traditions, and UNESCO added it to its list of intangible cultural heritage in 2020.

Yes, Singapore is known for strict laws. Littering, smoking outside permitted areas, vaping and drug offences can bring fines or much heavier penalties, so read the local laws section of the UK government's travel advice for Singapore before you go.

Batu Caves is an active Hindu shrine about 13 km north of the city, so dress modestly and be ready to climb 272 steps to the main temple cave. The main shrine is dedicated to Murugan, whose large statue was unveiled there in 2006, and the caves are the focus of the yearly Thaipusam festival.

Dress modestly, with your shoulders and legs covered. The Grand Palace asks visitors to dress with respect because it is a place of reverence for Thai people, and it does not allow sleeveless or see through tops, shorts, mini skirts, or torn or tight trousers. Dressing the same way for other temples is a sensible habit.

Fado is a Portuguese music genre that can be traced to Lisbon in the early 19th century. It was added to UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage lists in 2011.

Cycling is key to city life, so check for bikes as well as cars before you cross a street. When you walk, stay on the pavement and keep out of cycle lanes and tram tracks.

Catalan and Spanish are both official languages in Barcelona. A greeting or a thank you in either is a friendly touch.

Yes. St Peter's Basilica asks every visitor to cover their shoulders, and men to wear long trousers and women skirts below the knee or trousers. Pack a light layer to cover up if you visit on a hot day.

Generally not: with few exceptions, mosques in Morocco do not admit non-Muslims, and the Koutoubia Mosque is one of them. You can still see the Koutoubia's minaret from the streets around it.

Wear loose, modest clothing; women usually cover their arms, legs and hair. Take your shoes off before the carpeted prayer hall, and be respectful of people at prayer.

Dress modestly at temples and other religious sites. Never pose for a photo beside or in front of a statue or mural, and turn off your flash, because it can harm old paintings.

Clockwise. Buddhist pilgrims usually walk around a sacred site in a clockwise direction, a practice called kora, and you will see it at Boudhanath and Swayambhunath, so join the flow of people going that way.

The Kathmandu Valley World Heritage Site has seven groups of monuments: the Durbar Squares of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur, the Swayambhunath and Boudhanath stupas, and the Hindu temples of Pashupatinath and Changu Narayan. All seven are in the valley around the city.

Durga Puja falls in the Hindu month of Ashvin, which corresponds to September or October, so the dates change from year to year. The festival lasts several days, and in 2021 UNESCO added Durga Puja in Kolkata to its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Modest, loose clothing: long trousers and sleeved shirts for men, and shoulders, chest and knees covered for women. Swimwear is fine at hotel pools and private beaches, but dress modestly on public beaches.

Yes. Visitors who are not Muslim are welcome at set morning hours, so check the current times before you go. Cover your shoulders and knees, and women also cover their hair; abayas and headscarves are available at the entrance.

Avoid very revealing clothing in public places; covering your shoulders and knees is a good guide. During Ramadan, do not eat, drink or smoke in public in daylight hours.

Yes. Visitors book an online access pass in advance, while worshippers can enter without one. Wear loose, modest clothing that covers your arms and legs, and women also cover their hair. The mosque's official site sets out the full code of conduct.

Dress modestly and behave quietly and respectfully, especially in and around the mosques. Only photograph people with their permission, and never photograph government or military buildings.

Yes. Ramu is about 10 km from Cox's Bazar and has a sizeable Buddhist community, with monasteries and pagodas. Dress modestly and take your shoes off where you are asked to.

Dress modestly in town and on the beach, with shoulders and legs covered, as Bangladesh is a mainly Muslim country. Local dress codes matter even more during Ramadan.

Dress modestly, with shoulders and legs covered, as Bangladesh is a mainly Muslim country. Local dress codes matter even more during Ramadan, when opening hours of shops and restaurants can also change.

Mezban, a traditional feast of hot beef curry served with white rice, is a local speciality. Kala bhuna, a beef dish made with mustard oil and spices, is another.

Dress modestly and keep your voice low, as the shrine is a place of pilgrimage. Only men may enter the tomb area, and women have a separate section near the entrance. Visitors often feed the catfish in the shrine's pond.

Dress modestly, with shoulders and legs covered, as Bangladesh is a mainly Muslim country. Local dress codes matter even more during Ramadan, when opening hours of shops and restaurants can also change.

It depends on your passport and the purpose of your trip, so check the official sources on this page before you book, and again shortly before you travel, as rules can change. Use only official Indonesian government websites for any visa or arrival form, as other sites may charge to apply for you.

It depends on your passport and the purpose of your trip, so check the official sources on this page before you book, and again shortly before you travel, as rules can change. Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority also runs an official online arrival card; use only its own website or app.

It depends on your passport and the purpose of your trip, so check the official sources on this page before you book, and again shortly before you travel, as rules can change. The Immigration Department of Malaysia also runs an official online arrival card; if you need it, use only the department's own website.

It depends on your passport and the purpose of your trip, so check the official sources on this page before you book, and again shortly before you travel, as rules can change. Thailand's Immigration Bureau also runs an official online arrival card; if you need it, use only the government's own website.

It depends on your passport and the purpose of your trip. Rules change, so check the official entry requirements for Portugal before you book. If you are not an EU national, the EU's official Travel to Europe site explains the Entry/Exit System and the ETIAS travel authorisation.

It depends on your passport and the purpose of your trip. Rules change, so check the official entry requirements for the Netherlands before you book. If you are not an EU national, the EU's official Travel to Europe site explains the Entry/Exit System and the ETIAS travel authorisation.

It depends on your passport and the purpose of your trip. Rules change, so check the official entry requirements for Spain before you book. If you are not an EU national, the EU's official Travel to Europe site explains the Entry/Exit System and the ETIAS travel authorisation.

It depends on your passport and the purpose of your trip. Rules change, so check the official entry requirements for Italy before you book. If you are not an EU national, the EU's official Travel to Europe site explains the Entry/Exit System and the ETIAS travel authorisation.

It depends on your passport and the purpose of your trip. Rules change, so check the official entry requirements for France before you book. If you are not an EU national, the EU's official Travel to Europe site explains the Entry/Exit System and the ETIAS travel authorisation.

It depends on your passport and the purpose of your trip. Check the official entry information for Morocco before you book, and use only official government channels if you need a visa.

It depends on your passport and the purpose of your trip. Check the official entry information for Egypt before you book, and use only official government channels if you need a visa.

It depends on your passport and the purpose of your trip, so check Sri Lanka's entry requirements before you book. Apply for any visa or travel authorisation only through official government websites.

It depends on your passport and the purpose of your trip, so check the official sources on this page before you book, and again shortly before you travel, as rules can change. The Nepal Tourism Board explains how tourist visas are issued, and Nepal's Department of Immigration runs an official online visa form.

It depends on your passport and the purpose of your trip, so check Pakistan's entry requirements before you book. Read GOV.UK's travel advice for Pakistan as well, and apply for any visa only through official government websites.

It depends on your passport and the purpose of your trip, so check Pakistan's entry requirements before you book. Read GOV.UK's travel advice for Pakistan as well, and apply for any visa only through official government websites.

It depends on your passport and the purpose of your trip, so check the official sources on this page before you book, and again shortly before you travel, as rules can change. If you need a visa, apply only through India's official visa portal, which its Bureau of Immigration runs.

It depends on your passport and the purpose of your trip, so check the official sources on this page before you book, and again shortly before you travel, as rules can change. If you need a visa, apply only through India's official visa portal, which its Bureau of Immigration runs.

It depends on your passport and the purpose of your trip, so check the official sources on this page before you book, and again shortly before you travel, as rules can change. If you need a visa, apply only through India's official visa portal, which its Bureau of Immigration runs.

It depends on your passport and the purpose of your trip. Entry rules for Oman can change, so check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you book and again before you travel.

It depends on your passport and the purpose of your trip. Entry rules for Qatar can change, so check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you book and again before you travel.

It depends on your passport and the purpose of your trip. Abu Dhabi follows the entry rules of the United Arab Emirates, which can change, so check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you book and again before you travel.

No, Makkah is open only to Muslims. Visitors who are not Muslim can still travel to other parts of Saudi Arabia, such as Jeddah, if they meet the entry rules.

That depends on your passport and the purpose of your trip. The rules can change, so check the official entry requirements when you book and again shortly before you travel.

That depends on your passport and the purpose of your trip. The rules can change, so check the official entry requirements when you book and again shortly before you travel.

That depends on your passport and the purpose of your trip. The rules can change, so check the official entry requirements when you book and again shortly before you travel.

That depends on your passport and the purpose of your trip. The rules can change, so check the official entry requirements when you book and again shortly before you travel.

May to October is usually the best time to visit, as these are the driest months in the climate table, with August the driest. Rain is heaviest from December to March, during the west monsoon, and January is usually the wettest month.

February to March and June to September are usually the best times, with less rain, and February is often the driest month. November to January is the wettest time, and afternoon thunderstorms are common between the monsoons, from late March to May and in October and November.

June to August is usually the best time, as these are the relatively dry months, with June the driest in the climate table. Rain falls all year, and the wettest times are usually March to April and October to December, with November the wettest month.

November to February is usually the most comfortable time to visit, as it is the cool, dry season with the fewest rainy days. March to May are the hottest months, and the rainy season runs from around mid May to October, with September usually the wettest month.

May, June and September are usually the most comfortable months, warm and sunny. July and August are the hottest and driest, and November and December the wettest.

May to August usually bring the mildest and sunniest weather. Spring tends to be drier than late summer and autumn, and November to February are cold and grey. Rain is possible in any month.

May, June and September are usually the most comfortable months, warm and sunny without the peak heat of July and August. September and October bring the most rain, but on only about six days a month on average.

April, May, September and October are usually the most comfortable months for sightseeing, with warm days. July and August are the hottest, with average highs above 30°C, so plan early starts and indoor breaks if you travel then.

May, June and September are usually the most comfortable months, with mild, fairly sunny days. July and August are the warmest, and November to February are cool with little sunshine. Rain is possible all year.

March to May and October to November are the most comfortable months, with average highs of about 23 to 29°C. July and August are the hottest, averaging about 37°C, and winter nights can be cool.

October to March is the most comfortable time, with average highs of about 19 to 30°C. June to August are the hottest months, averaging about 35°C, and wind storms can bring Saharan dust from March to May.

January to March is usually the best time to visit Colombo, as it is the driest part of the year. The city is warm all year, but the monsoon seasons bring heavy rain from April to June and from September to November.

October and November, after the monsoon, and March and April, before it, are usually the most comfortable months, with mostly dry, mild weather. December to February is also dry but cold at night, while most of the year's rain falls from June to September.

Spring (March and April) and autumn (October and November) are usually the best times to visit Islamabad, with warm days and less rain than the monsoon months. June is the hottest month, July and August bring heavy monsoon rain, and winter nights are cold.

November to March is usually the most comfortable time to visit Lahore, with mild and mostly dry weather. January is the coolest month and can bring dense fog. The heat builds from April, June is the hottest month, and the monsoon brings heavy rain from late June to September.

November to February is usually the most comfortable time, with mild, mostly dry weather. March to June is hot and humid, and the monsoon brings heavy rain from June to September.

November to February is usually the most comfortable time, as it is dry, with average highs of about 31°C to 34°C. The southwest monsoon brings very heavy rain from June to the end of September, and July is the wettest month.

October to March is usually the most comfortable time, with dry weather and warm days that turn cool, and often foggy, from late November to February. May and June are the hottest months, and the monsoon brings most of the year's rain in July and August.

November to March is the most comfortable time, with average highs of about 25 to 30°C. From May to September average highs are about 35 to 40°C, so outdoor plans work best early or late in the day.

November to March is the most comfortable time, with average highs of about 23 to 30°C. From June to September average highs are 39 to 42°C, so outdoor plans work best early or late in the day.

November to March, the cooler season, when average highs are about 24 to 31°C. From May to September it is extremely hot and humid, with average highs above 40°C from June to September, so keep outdoor plans to mornings and evenings.

November to March is the mildest time, with average highs of about 24 to 31°C and cool nights in midwinter. From June to September average highs are about 42 to 44°C, so drink plenty of water and avoid the midday sun.

For milder weather, go from December to February, when average highs are about 31 to 33°C. From May to September average highs reach about 42 to 44°C, so drink plenty of water and avoid the midday sun. Umrah itself can be made through most of the year.

November to March is the best time for the beach, when it is dry and daytime highs are about 27 to 32°C. June to September is the wettest part of the year, with July usually the wettest month.

November to February is usually the most comfortable time, when it is dry and daytime highs are about 26 to 30°C. The monsoon brings heavy rain from May to September, with July usually the wettest month.

November to February is the driest and most comfortable time, with daytime highs of about 26 to 30°C. From May to September the rain is very heavy, though that is when most visitors see the flooded Ratargul swamp forest by boat.

Pohela Boishakh, the Bengali New Year, falls on 14 April each year in Bangladesh and is a public holiday. In Dhaka it begins at dawn with a gathering under the banyan tree at Ramna, and a colourful procession organised by fine arts students follows.

November to February is usually the most comfortable time, when the weather is dry and daytime highs are about 25 to 30°C. March to May is hot, and the monsoon brings most of the year's rain from May to October.

Public transport is the easiest way to get around: the network is made up of MRT and LRT trains, buses and taxis.

Trains are usually the simplest way: LRT, MRT, monorail and commuter lines cover the city and its suburbs, and KL Sentral is the main hub. A non stop airport train runs between KL Sentral and Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Rail is often the easiest way to cross the city: the BTS Skytrain and MRT lines cover much of it, and the Airport Rail Link runs to Suvarnabhumi Airport. River boats serve stops along the Chao Phraya. Metered taxis are common, while tuk tuk fares are usually agreed before you set off.

Lisbon has a Metro, which also reaches the airport, and a tram network. Some steep parts of the city can only be crossed by small trams, so expect hills and wear comfortable shoes.

Trams, the Metro, buses and ferries are all run by the city's public transport company. If you hire a bike, use the cycle lanes on the right side of the road and switch on front and back lights after dark.

Use the Metro, buses and trams, which share one fare system with some commuter trains, set by the metropolitan transport authority. Two operators run the Metro lines between them.

Rome has a Metro with three lines, A, B and C, alongside buses and trams. Line C runs from Colosseo station, near the Colosseum.

The Métro is usually the easiest way to get around Paris. The RER suburban rail network was built to complement it and reaches further out, including Charles de Gaulle Airport.

Yes, the Cairo Metro has run since 1987, and some carriages on each train are reserved for women.

The pyramids and Great Sphinx stand at Giza, on the west bank of the Nile, within greater Cairo. The Grand Egyptian Museum is about 2 km from the pyramids, so you can plan the two together.

Three wheelers, also known as trishaws, are a mainstay of transport in Colombo and across Sri Lanka, and are handy for short trips around the city.

The Kolkata Metro, running since 1984, is a simple way to cross the city, and an extensive bus network covers much of the rest. Ferries cross the Hooghly between Kolkata and Howrah, and auto rickshaws are usually shared and unmetered.

Suburban trains on the Western, Central and Harbour lines carry commuters across the city and the wider region, and the Mumbai Metro, which opened in 2014, adds more lines. Buses and metered taxis cover the rest, and ferries leave from terminals such as the Gateway of India.

Take a ferry from the jetties at the Gateway of India across Mumbai Harbour to Elephanta Island, about 10 kilometres east of the city. The rock cut caves on the island are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Delhi Metro is a practical way to cross the city, and its lines also reach neighbouring cities such as Gurugram, Noida and Faridabad. For shorter trips, taxis are easy to hail, and auto rickshaw fares are usually agreed with the driver before you set off.

The driverless Doha Metro, opened in 2019, has three lines, the Red, Green and Gold Lines. The Red Line serves Hamad International Airport Terminal 1, so you can reach the city by train.

Take the high speed railway, which links the two cities by way of Jeddah and has a branch to Jeddah's main airport. You can also go by road.

Both are day trips by road from the city. Ratargul is about 26 km away, and you see the forest by local boat from Gowainghat. Jaflong is about 60 km away, roughly a two hour drive.

Cycle rickshaws carry a large share of journeys, alongside auto rickshaws known locally as CNGs, buses and taxis. The city's first metro line, MRT Line 6, opened in December 2022. Agree a rickshaw or CNG fare before you set off.

Take the Metro: Lisbon Airport (LIS), officially Humberto Delgado Airport, has a Metro station at the edge of the Terminal 1 arrivals area. The airport is about 7 km northeast of the historic centre.

Take the train: Schiphol Airport (AMS) has a railway station directly beneath the terminal, with intercity trains to Amsterdam Centraal. The airport is about 9 km southwest of the city.

Metro line 9 links both terminals of Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) with the city, and a commuter train runs from Terminal 2. Buses also run into the centre, about 15 km northeast of the airport.

Trains link Fiumicino Airport (FCO) with the city: an express train runs without stopping to Termini station in the centre, and a regional line serves other stations. The airport is about 30 km from Rome.

Paris has two main airports: Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), about 23 km northeast of the centre, and Paris Orly (ORY), about 13 km south. Both have rail links into the city, the RER B from Charles de Gaulle and Métro line 14 from Orly.

Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK) is about 3 km southwest of the city centre.

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) serves Colombo. It is at Katunayake, about 32 kilometres north of the city.

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) serves Kathmandu. Nepal also has international airports at Pokhara and near Lumbini.

Islamabad International Airport (ISB) serves Islamabad and neighbouring Rawalpindi. It is about 25 kilometres southwest of Islamabad and opened in 2018, replacing the old airport.

Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) serves Lahore. It is about 15 kilometres from the city centre.

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) serves Kolkata. If you arrive by rail, the city's two major stations are Howrah, across the river, and Sealdah.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) serves Mumbai. Navi Mumbai International Airport also serves the wider Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) serves Delhi. The Delhi Metro's Airport Express line, also called the Orange Line, links the airport's Terminal 3 with New Delhi station.

Zayed International Airport (AUH), about 30 km east of the city. It was known as Abu Dhabi International Airport until it was renamed in February 2024.

Madinah has its own international airport, Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport. You can also arrive on the high speed railway from Jeddah or Makkah.

Makkah has no airport of its own. The nearest international airport is in Jeddah, about 70 km away on the Red Sea coast, and Madinah also has an international airport; a high speed railway links all three cities. Read GOV.UK's travel advice for Saudi Arabia before you book, as it can advise against travel to some airports.

Cox's Bazar Airport (CXB) serves the town. Chattogram is about 150 km to the north, and the railway from Chattogram has reached Cox's Bazar since its station opened in December 2023.

Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP) serves the city. It lies at South Patenga, close to Patenga beach.

Yes. The government changed the city's official name from Chittagong to Chattogram in 2018, and you will still see the older name, for example in the Port of Chittagong and the Chittagong Hill Tracts.

Osmani International Airport (ZYL) serves Sylhet. Tea gardens such as Malnicherra Tea Estate lie a short distance from the airport.

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) serves Dhaka. It lies about 15 km north of the city centre, so allow extra time for the road journey into town.

Umrah itself is performed in Makkah, and many Muslims also visit Madinah to pray at the Prophet's Mosque. Pilgrims use Nusuk, the official Saudi platform, for Umrah information and permits, and the rules change, so check it before you book.

Umrah permits are issued through Nusuk, the official Saudi platform of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, on its app and website. Permits and the rules around them change, so check Nusuk and the official travel advice before you book and again before you travel.

Umrah is a pilgrimage to Makkah that Muslims can make through most of the year, unlike Hajj, which takes place on set dates in the Islamic calendar. During the Hajj season, Umrah is limited to those performing Hajj.

UK residents can book a Hajj place only through the official Nusuk Hajj platform at hajj.nusuk.sa. Our team can talk you through the steps: see Hajj 2027 from the UK.

Hajj 1448 is expected from Friday 14 May to Wednesday 19 May 2027 (8 to 13 Dhul Hijjah), with the Day of Arafah on Saturday 15 May and Eid al Adha on Sunday 16 May. The dates follow the sighting of the moon and may move by a day.

With a British passport you can perform Umrah outside the Hajj season on a Saudi e visa, an ETA or an electronic visa waiver. Other passports have their own rules: see visas and travel advice or ask us.

Yes. Every pilgrim needs a certificate of vaccination against meningitis ACWY, given at least 10 days before arriving in Saudi Arabia. Read the advice for pilgrims on TravelHealthPro before you travel.

Our Umrah packages include flights and are protected under ATOL 10895, held by Nelson London Ventures Ltd. You receive an ATOL Certificate when you book.

Ramadan 1448 is expected from Monday 8 February to Monday 8 March 2027 by the Umm al Qura calendar, depending on the moon. Ramadan Umrah books up early: tell us your dates.

Not on an e visa, ETA or visa waiver: they are for Umrah outside the Hajj season. During Hajj, the Saudi authorities stop visitors who are not performing Hajj from flying to Jeddah, Madinah and Taif.

Yes. Book a free Rawdah permit in the Nusuk app: it gives a time and a QR code that is checked at the entrance. Men and women have separate times.

Jeddah lies inside the Miqat boundary, so pilgrims flying in for Umrah are in Ihram before they land. Most bathe and change at home, at the airport or on board, and make their intention when the crew announce the Miqat, usually about half an hour before. Follow your scholar's guidance.

The Haramain high speed railway takes about two hours. By road it is about 450 km, four to five hours.

Many pilgrims do. Those already in Makkah go out to Masjid Aisha at Taneem, enter Ihram there and return to the Masjid al Haram for another Umrah.

No: Umrah is completed in Makkah. Most pilgrims still spend a few days in Madinah to pray at the Prophet's Mosque and visit its historic places.

Makkah's Haramain railway station is about 4 km from the Masjid al Haram: a short taxi or bus ride.

Where applicable, flights and flight inclusive holidays are protected under the ATOL scheme (ATOL 10895), and you will receive an ATOL Certificate confirming what is covered. Please check it carefully. Some arrangements, such as accommodation only or flights only, may not be protected; we will explain what protection applies to your booking.

On this website you can search and book flights, hotels and packages. Our team also arranges guided group tours and escorted itineraries, flight inclusive holidays and flight plus arrangements, tailor made travel packages, accommodation, transfers and ground services, and trip planning support.

Yes. Call us on +44 208 900 1624, message us on WhatsApp on the same number, or send us a message from the contact page and our team will help you plan your Umrah.

Open Manage booking with your booking reference and email address. From there you can see your booking and ask us for a change.

We will work with you and the relevant suppliers to resolve issues promptly and fairly, in line with applicable regulations. Call us on +44 208 900 1624 or email sales@goumrahhajj.com.

We encourage every customer to take out appropriate travel insurance and to check passports, visas and official travel advice before departure. For the latest foreign travel advice, including passport, visa, health and safety information, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.

Call +44 208 900 1624, message us on WhatsApp on the same number, or email sales@goumrahhajj.com. Our registered office is Commercial House, 406 to 410 Eastern Avenue, Gants Hill, IG2 6NQ.