December Umrah Packages

Perform Your Umrah in December with Bismillah Travel

Bismillah Travel arranges December Umrah packages departing from across the UK, with prices starting from £699 per person for a 7-night, 3-star trip and rising to £1,280 per person for a 14-night stay in 5-star hotels close to the Haram. Every package includes return flights, hotel accommodation in Makkah and Madinah, visa processing, airport transfers and daily breakfast, so there's nothing left for you to arrange separately once you've booked.

December is also one of the more comfortable months to travel. Combined with the UK's Christmas and New Year school break, it's the perfect window for families and working pilgrims to travel without touching extra annual leave. Spaces for December fill up fast, so get in touch with Bismillah Travel today to secure your dates before they're gone.

Is December a Good Month to Perform Umrah?

Yes, December is one of the most favourable months for Umrah because it combines cooler weather in Makkah and Madinah with the UK's Christmas and New Year school break. You can travel without using extra annual leave, and the milder temperatures make Tawaf and Sa'i noticeably less demanding than in the summer months.

The trade-off is demand. Because so many pilgrims want the same thing, flights and hotel rooms near the Haram fill up earlier than in quieter months such as October or February. If cost is your main concern, compare our wider range of Umrah packages which includes different travel periods, hotel categories and lengths of stay. If comfort and holiday matter most to you, book early with Bismillah Travel to secure the best dates and hotels.

How Much Does a December Umrah Package 2026 Cost?

A December Umrah package 2026 with Bismillah Travel starts from £699 per person for a 3-star, 7-night trip, rising to £1,280 per person for a 5-star, 14-night trip with hotels closer to the Haram.

The gap between these figures comes down to hotel proximity to the Haram, room category, and trip length, not hidden fees. Longer stays and hotels closer to the mosque sit at the top of each range. December prices overall sit above quieter months because flight and hotel demand both peak at the same time, so booking early is the main lever you have to secure the lower end of these ranges. Contact us for a live quote against your exact dates and preferred hotel, and we'll confirm the booking in writing, including the exact walking distance to the Haram, before any payment is taken.

What's Included in a December Umrah Package?

Bismillah Travel’s December Umrah Package includes;

• Return flights from your departure city
• Umrah visa processing and documentation, handled on your behalf
• Hotel accommodation in Makkah and Madinah, confirmed in writing before payment
• Airport transfers and transport between the two cities
• Guided ziyarat covering major historical and religious sites
• Daily breakfast, with dinner included on select packages
• A pre-departure session covering rituals, duas and general etiquette
• A support contact available throughout your stay in Saudi Arabia
• A full December packing list sent after booking

Not included: personal spending money, optional add-on excursions, and anything noted separately on your booking confirmation.

When Should You Book a December Umrah Trip?

You should book your December Umrah 2-3 months in advance, which for a December trip means confirming your place by September or October. If you wait for last-minute booking, it means choosing from whatever hotels are left rather than what actually suits your group.

Christmas week and the New Year period are the two busiest stretches within December, so those dates need booking earliest of all. If you’d rather avoid the peak crowd, the first one to two weeks of December, before UK school breaks up, tend to be calmer while still offering the same cool weather. Booking early also unlocks our instalment plan, letting you confirm your place now and spread payments in stages rather than paying in full upfront.

What's the Weather Like in Makkah and Madinah in December?

December days in Makkah and Madinah are mild and mostly sunny, with daytime temperatures comfortable for Tawaf and general sightseeing. Early mornings and nights are colder, typically dropping to around 11 to 14°C, which surprises a lot of first-time December pilgrims.

Pack your Ihram as usual, along with a light jacket, a jumper, and warm layers for Fajr and night prayers. This matters most for older travellers and anyone sensitive to cold. Once the sun is up, lighter clothing works fine again. Bismillah Travel provide every pilgrim with a full December packing list once their trip is confirmed.

Who Is December Umrah Best Suited For?

December suits three groups in particular:

• Families with young children – school holidays remove the usual scheduling conflict
• Older pilgrims or anyone who finds extended walking difficult – cooler weather makes Tawaf and Sa'i far less draining than in summer
• Working pilgrims who don't want to use annual leave – the Christmas and New Year period naturally covers the trip

If any of that applies to your group, mention it when you enquire. We arrange:

• Family rooms
• Wheelchair assistance at the Haram
• Hotel placements closer to the mosque for anyone who needs reduced walking distance

What Our Customers Say About Planning December Umrah

First-hand customer feedback can also help when deciding how to arrange a December journey. In September 2026, Sadiyah Qureshi shared a 5-star Trustpilot review after contacting Bismillah Travel to arrange an Umrah package for December. She described her experience with our team as "really really positive" and highlighted Ayesha's considerate and professional approach when explaining the available Hajj and Umrah options at different price points.

Her experience provides a recent customer's perspective on the planning and booking process for December Umrah. You can read Sadiyah's original feedback alongside other verified Bismillah Travel customer reviews on our dedicated reviews page.

Why Book a December Umrah Package Through Bismillah Travel?

Bismillah Travel is a licensed, ATOL-protected UK Umrah operator (Travixum Ltd., Company Number 13555073, ATOL 12192) with 16 years of experience arranging Hajj and Umrah trips.

• A guide who travels with you, start to finish. Your group is accompanied by a dedicated Bismillah Travel guide for the entire trip, so you're never handed off to an unfamiliar local contact after landing
• Nothing confirmed by chance. Hotel bookings, including exact walking distance to the Haram, are put in writing and shared with you before any deposit is taken, so there's no surprise once you land
• A hotel for every budget, not just the top tier. Our December list spans premium stays like Swissotel Makkah, Voco Makkah, Emaar Grand and DoubleTree by Hilton Jabal Omar, through to value options like Emaar Andalusia and Al Ebaa
• Pay in stages, not all at once. Instalment plans are available for early bookings, so securing your December dates doesn't mean paying the full cost upfront
• Accessibility as standard, not a special request. Family rooms, wheelchair assistance and closer hotel placements are arranged by default whenever needed, never treated as an upsell.

Ready to Book Your December Umrah Package?

December fills up faster than most months on our calendar, especially over Christmas and New Year. Contact our team for live availability, a quote for your exact dates, and details on our instalment plan.

Phone: (0208 145 7860) WhatsApp: (+44 7301 75907) Email: (info@bismillahtravel.co.uk) Office address: (The Old Dispensary, 30 Romford Road, Stratford, London, England, E15 4BZ, United Kingdom)

You can also visit our office and speak to our team in person.