Umrah & Ziyarat Travel Guides
Practical guides for pilgrims travelling to Makkah, Madinah and Taif.
How to Get from Jeddah Airport to Makkah: Taxi, Private Car or Train
Every way to travel from Jeddah King Abdulaziz Airport (KAIA) to Makkah — private car, taxi, Haramain train and bus — with times, tips and what to expect on arrival.
Read guide →Makkah to Madinah: Car vs Train vs Bus — Which Is Best?
Comparing private car, Haramain train and bus between Makkah and Madinah: travel time, luggage, comfort, stops and which option suits families and groups.
Read guide →Madinah Airport to Masjid an-Nabawi: Transfer Guide
How to get from Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport to your hotel near Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah — distance, time and tips.
Read guide →Makkah Ziyarat Guide: Historic Places to Visit in Makkah
A guide to Makkah Ziyarat: Jabal al-Nour (Cave Hira), Jabal Thawr, Mina, Arafat, Muzdalifah, Masjid Aisha, Al-Jiranah and Jannat al-Mualla.
Read guide →Madinah Ziyarat Guide: Masjid Quba, Qiblatain, Uhud and More
Places to visit in Madinah: Masjid Quba, Masjid al-Qiblatain, Mount Uhud, the Seven Mosques, Jannat al-Baqi, Masjid al-Jumuah and the date farms.
Read guide →Taif Day Trip from Makkah: Ziyarat, Al-Hada and the Rose Farms
Plan a day trip from Makkah to Taif: Masjid Abdullah ibn Abbas, Masjid Addas, Miqat Qarn al-Manazil, the Al-Hada mountain road, Al-Shafa and Taif's rose farms.
Read guide →Umrah Step by Step: A Simple Guide for First-Time Pilgrims
A simple step-by-step Umrah guide: ihram at the Miqat, tawaf, prayer at Maqam Ibrahim, Zamzam, sa'i between Safa and Marwah, and shaving or trimming the hair.
Read guide →Miqat Locations for Umrah: Where to Enter Ihram
The five Miqat points — Dhul Hulaifah, Al-Juhfah, Qarn al-Manazil, Yalamlam and Dhat Irq — and how pilgrims flying from abroad or driving from Madinah and Taif enter ihram.
Read guide →Best Time of Year for Umrah: Weather, Crowds and Prices
When to go for Umrah: weather month by month, Ramadan crowds, school holidays and tips for a comfortable trip.
Read guide →Umrah with Family, Children and Elderly Parents: Practical Tips
Practical advice for Umrah with children and elderly parents: transport, hotels near the Haram, wheelchairs, timing tawaf and choosing the right vehicle.
Read guide →Which Car for Umrah? Sedan, GMC Yukon, Staria, Hiace or Coaster
Choose the right vehicle for your group: sedan, GMC Yukon, Hyundai Staria 5/7/11-seater, Hyundai H1, Toyota Hiace, Coaster or bus — passengers and luggage compared.
Read guide →Umrah Packing Checklist: What to Bring
A complete Umrah packing list: ihram, documents, clothing, medicines, toiletries, money and useful apps.
Read guide →First Umrah from the UK, USA, Canada, Australia or Asia: 12 Tips
Tips for pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia for Umrah from abroad: visas, flights, money, SIM cards, time zones, transport and staying safe.
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