As-Safar

As-Safar: Umrah and Hajj packages for UK pilgrims

As-Safar is a UK-based pilgrimage travel operator that builds its activity around Umrah and Hajj packages departing from the United Kingdom. Its catalogue is organised by travel month and by comfort tier, so that pilgrims can choose between 5-star, Deluxe and Affordable formats, as well as dedicated group departures. The company presents itself as a specialist in curated itineraries for families, first-time pilgrims and premium travellers, and states that it has accumulated more than thirteen years of experience in pilgrimage services.

Package tiers and what each one includes

The site groups departures into four commercial lines, each with its own level of accommodation and services:

• 5 Star Umrah: stays in hand-picked five-star hotels described as being close to the Haramain, with breakfast or, in some departures, Suhoor or Iftar included.
• Deluxe Umrah: an intermediate tier with breakfast included and the Bullet Train available for an extra charge.
• Affordable Umrah: the most economical line, designed to keep the pilgrimage accessible.
• Group Umrah: shared departures aimed at families and groups travelling together.

Across the different packages, accommodation is offered in double, triple or quad rooms. Return flights are advertised from London or Manchester on several departures, while in others flights are listed as available on request. The Haramain Bullet Train appears as an inclusion in some packages and as an optional extra with a supplement in others.

Calendar of departures

The catalogue is structured month by month, from October 2026 through September 2027, with a separate block for Hajj 2027. Most Umrah programmes run between seven and ten nights, with longer durations reserved for the last ten nights of Ramadan. The calendar also includes departures tied to school breaks, such as the October half-term, the February half-term, the December school holidays and the April half-term.

Ramadan 2027

The Ramadan section concentrates on the final ten nights of the holy month. The site lists a 5-star group package for the February half-term and Ramadan, a 14-night 5-star package for the last ten nights, a 15-night Deluxe package and a 14-night Affordable package. The last-ten-nights programmes shown run from 9 to 21 March 2027 in the Affordable and 5-star versions, and from 8 to 23 March 2027 in the Deluxe version, with Suhoor or Iftar included and the Bullet Train subject to an extra charge.

Indicative prices in the catalogue

The packages display starting prices in pounds sterling. At the time of drafting this profile, the lowest figure shown was £549 for a ten-night Affordable Umrah package in September 2026, followed by £675 for several Affordable departures in October, November and December 2026 and August 2027. The Deluxe line started at £749 for ten nights in September 2026 and £775 for a nine-night group departure in October 2026. Among the 5-star options, the December 2026 school-holiday package started at £1,195, the October 2026 group package at £1,675 and the February 2027 half-term group package at £1,750. For Ramadan 2027, the last-ten-nights programmes started at £1,895 for the Affordable version, £1,795 for the Deluxe version and £3,195 for the 5-star version.

Accreditations and support model

As-Safar states that its bookings are protected under an ATOL (Air Travel Organiser's Licence) and that it holds IATA accreditation. It also describes a support structure that combines a dedicated UK-based team with guides who accompany pilgrims from booking through to return, and ground staff in the destination. The site mentions WhatsApp assistance as a contact channel during the pilgrimage.

Additional services and content

Beyond the fixed packages, the operator offers a customisation option for Umrah and a separate ground transfer service with its own booking form. It also publishes a blog aimed at UK pilgrims, with guides on last-minute Umrah packages, on choosing local Umrah travel agents and on what to expect from a package in 2026. The site displays a rating of "Excellent" based on 29 reviews attributed to Google, and includes testimonials that highlight the work of named booking and ground staff, the five-star hotel, the transport and the guided tours.