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Many families living in Birmingham also think of traveling for Umrah like many others. Whenever you choose to visit the House of Allah, you want everything to be perfect. But planning the trip is not easy. Many families find it hard to get visa processed in time. The other challenges include finding the flights, getting bookings in good hotels and then traveling to places other than harams.
This is where Safa Travels steps in to help you. We are the travel agents planning umrah in Birmingham. For many years, we have helped people from to go to Makkah and Madinah. We are not just a computer website. We are real people who know how much your Umrah dream means to you.
We have many Umrah Packages that fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX). We have different options depending on how much money you want to spend, when you want to travel, and how big your group is. If you want a quick 7-night trip or a long 14-night trip so you have more time in Makkah and Madinah, we have a good plan for you.
This gives you 4 nights in Makkah and 3 nights in Madinah. You will stay in 3-star hotels that are close enough to walk to the Haram. It includes your return flights from Birmingham, your visa, and transport. This is a very good and simple choice if you just want the main things done properly.
This gives you 7 nights in Makkah and 3 nights in Madinah. You stay in 4-star hotels that are usually just 500 meters away from the Grand Mosque. This is great for people who want a little more comfort and more time for prayers, without paying too much money.
This is 10 nights just like the standard package, but it is made for families. We can give you rooms for four people or big family rooms. Parents traveling with school kids or older children traveling with their old parents really like this option.
This gives you 10 nights in Makkah and 4 nights in Madinah. You stay in very nice 4-star and 5-star hotels. Because you stay longer, you get more chances to do Tawaf. You can enjoy quiet mornings in the Haram before it gets full of people. You also get more time in Madinah to sit near Masjid an-Nabawi without feeling that you have to hurry.
This is our top option. You stay in the best 5-star hotels. You get your own private car for travel, and one of our team members is always there to help you during your whole trip. This is for people who want to feel completely relaxed and know everything is ready before they arrive in Saudi Arabia.
All our packages include return flights from Birmingham, your Umrah visa, hotels in both holy cities, and transport between the airport and hotels in Saudi Arabia. The food options change depending on which package you pick. Just talk to our team to see what food plan is best for you.
No matter which package you pick, some things are always the same when you travel with Safa Travels.
We use airlines that fly straight to Jeddah and Madinah. This means you fly from your own city and do not have to travel far down to London Heathrow.
We do all the work for your visa. You just give us your papers, and we handle everything.
We check every hotel to make sure it is really close to the holy places. We do not book a hotel that is a long 20-minute taxi ride from the Masjid al-Haram and tell you it is near.
When you arrive in Jeddah or Madinah, a driver will be waiting for you. We also arrange the car for your travel between the two holy cities. You will not have to worry about finding taxis in a new country after a very long flight.
If a problem happens during your trip, like a late flight or a question about your hotel, you can call our number. A real person from our team will always answer to help you, day or night.
Food (like just breakfast or all your meals), travel insurance, and Ziyarat tours (visits to special historical places). We like to tell you this clearly right now so you have no surprises later.
Birmingham Airport is very easy to use. You do not have to fight big crowds like at Heathrow. It has clear signs, good food, and halal eateries. You should get to the airport 3 hours before your flight.
Most flights to Saudi Arabia go to Jeddah. Some flights go to Madinah.
It is very simple to reach the airport. The train from Birmingham New Street takes just 10 minutes. If you drive a car, please book your parking early. People from other cities like Coventry and Leicester can also reach this airport very easily.
The weather during these months is very nice and cool. It is not too crowded around the Holy Kaaba. The prices for hotels and flights are also very good at this time of the year. You can take a 7-day or 14-day trip and enjoy the calm atmosphere.
The weather is chilly, especially in the mornings and evenings. This time is very good for older people because they will not sweat or get too tired while walking. Just remember to pack a light jacket!
You can travel when the kids have a break from school! At Safa Travels, we have special 7-day, 12-day, or 14-day Easter holiday packages. This means you can take the whole family without the kids missing any classes.
This is a beautiful and very special time to go. The rewards for praying are huge! But, it is very busy and it costs more money. Fasting all day can also make you feel tired. If you want to go in Ramadan, you must tell us and book your spot very early.
It gets extremely hot in Saudi Arabia during the summer. The temperature can go over 40°C! The prices are cheap, but the heat can be very hard for sick people, older parents, or little kids to handle. You will need to drink plenty of water.
We love helping families! We can put your whole family in the same big room. You can choose a 3-star, 4-star, or 5-star hotel depending on how much money you want to spend. For kids, a 7-day to 10-day trip is usually best so they have plenty of time to sleep and rest. Many of our partner hotels even give you a free breakfast every morning!
We want your parents to be super comfortable. We pick 4-star and 5-star hotels that are very close to the Haram (the grand mosque). This way, they do not get tired walking back and forth to pray. If they need extra help, we can get wheelchairs for them at the airport and for moving around safely.
Do you have a huge family, or want to travel with people from your local mosque? We can plan trips for very big groups. Tell us early so we can put everyone on the same direct or indirect flight from Birmingham, and in the exact same hotel. We also give you private, luxury buses so everyone can ride together easily!
Getting a visa can be tricky, but we do all the hard work for you! Safa Travels is an official, trusted travel agency. We have licenses from important travel groups like ATOL, IATA, and the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. This means your money and your trip are completely safe with us.
To get your visa, we just need your passport (it must be valid for at least 6 more months) and a clear picture of your face. Visas let you stay in Saudi Arabia for up to 30 days. We make sure all your paperwork is 100% ready before you go to the Birmingham airport. Please wait to wear your Ihram until we tell you your visa is fully ready!
Going to Umrah is amazing, but you should also go out and see the historical holy places. This special tour is called Ziyarat.
You can visit Cave Hira (where the Prophet Muhammad received the first message), Jabal Thawr, and interesting Islamic museums.
You will visit the Prophet's Mosque, pray at the Quba Mosque, and see the famous Mount Uhud.
We provide VIP cars or buses to take you to all these places safely. You do not have to worry about finding a taxi. If you want, we can give you a friendly, private tour guide who will share the amazing true stories of these places. Or, we can just give you a simple map if you want to walk around alone with your family.
We want you to feel relaxed. Here is our step-by-step plan after you pick your travel package:
We send you a quick email. This email confirms that we have started working on your trip.
We apply for your Umrah visa. We also talk to the hotels in Makkah and Madinah to lock in your exact rooms.
We send your flight tickets. Please look at the tickets carefully and check that your name is spelled perfectly!
We send a final, helpful message. It will have travel tips and an emergency phone number to call for help.
Our team is famous for having amazing customer service! If you get lost, or if anything goes wrong in Saudi Arabia, just call us. We are always ready to fix it.
When your trip is over, we make sure a driver is booked and waiting outside your hotel. They will take you straight to the airport so you can fly back to Birmingham with zero worries.
We know Birmingham and its people. We are honest. We do not book cheap hotels that are far away from the mosque. Your money is safe with us. If we cannot do something for you, we will tell you the truth.