Going to Umrah and want to know the ideal duration of an Umrah trip? Here, you will get the answer ideally that you are expecting. The time of an Umrah trip depends on various factors, including personal preferences and budget.

Umrah is a pilgrimage, but not an annual; it can be done whenever a Muslim wants. One can perform it efficiently with proper planning and preparation. The one thing every Muslim wants to know is the duration of an Umrah trip. Well, it’s the most frequently asked question by Muslims. This article will discuss it quickly, so every Muslim can understand it easily. So let’s start it without wasting any time.

Before starting, let it be clear that the total duration of an Umrah trip depends on the travel time, performing rituals, and the days of stay in Saudi Arabia.

Umrah Trip time:

If you are considering the travel time of an Umrah trip, it depends on:

• Flight & airline
• Airport distance
• Country of stay

For example, suppose you are a UK resident (London) and have to depart from London Heathrow Airport. Your flight can take around 6 to 7 hours if it’s direct from London to Saudi Arabia. Otherwise, reaching the destination can take up to 12 hours if you have an indirect flight with stopovers. It’s best to arrive at the airport 2 hours early because check-ins, onboarding, and gate checking take time.

Note: Airlines sometimes take extra time for reasons such as sudden weather conditions and technical problems. But it’s an infrequent case.

Once you have arrived at Saudi Arabia’s airport, like Jeddah Airport, from here, you will go to your hotel in Mecca that you booked already in advance. From Jeddah Airport to Mecca Hotel, it takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes by taxi service. Remember, this is an average time; the actual time may vary, depending on traffic position and your transportation mode (maybe private).

Performing Umrah:

Performing Umrah is the second step after arriving in Mecca. Most people prefer to perform Umrah after having a rest in hotels. Performing Umrah involves the four steps:

• Wearing Ihram
• Performing Tawaf
• Sa’i ritual
• Halq/Taqsir (shaving/cutting hair)

Wearing Ihram doesn’t take you too much time. Most pilgrims from the UK to Jeddah airport wear Ihram at Dhul Hulayfah Miqat or the airport. But it would be recommended to follow the instructions given by any scholar or travel agent to wear Ihram.

Tawaf is a ritual that requires an energetic body by a healthy man. If you are physically fit, you can perform Tawaf within 1 hour/30 minutes. However, carrying a wheelchair for older people may take extra time.

Sa’i is also a walking/running ritual between the hills of Safa and Marwah seven times. The total distance is 450 metres, and Sa’i would be about 3.15 kilometres. So, it will be around 1 hour for a healthy person. Remember, this is an approximate time.

The last step is Halq/Taqsir, which depends on your hair length and the barber’s skills. But finding a skilled barber is also a complex task. So, the finding process can take time; however, cutting or shaving takes, at most, 20 to 25 minutes.

So, overall, performing Umrah takes only 4 to 5 hours and requires physical fitness. The one hour can be less or more than that mentioned.

Visiting the Holy Sites/Ziyarats:

Visiting Ziyarats will be included in your All Inclusive Umrah package. You can include this optional visit in your package for the remaining days in Saudi Arabia. Most Muslims prefer to visit Ziyarats points after performing Umrah. The famous Ziyarats are:

• Jabal-e-Noor
• Masjid-e-Quba
• Masjid Qiblatain
• Masjid-e-Jumma
• Jannat al-Moulla
• Jabal-e-Sour
• Jabal al-Rehmah

To sum up, the duration of an Umrah trip can’t depend on a fixed answer. It varies from individual to individual. The journey depends on choosing the 7, 10 or 14-day Umrah package. However, if one refers to specific Umrah rituals, it’s also mentioned above. I hope this article clears up your queries and questions. Have a safe Umrah trip!