Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, is offering tailored Umrah packages to pilgrims worldwide, designed to enhance their spiritual journey. Through Saudia’s dedicated online platform, umrahbysaudia.com, guests are able to book flights, accommodation, and transport as a unified package. This service, giving full ATOL coverage, aims to provide personalised support throughout the booking process and during the pilgrimage, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience for each pilgrim.
Pilgrims can choose from a selection of carefully chosen hotels close to the Haramain and benefit from Saudia’s comprehensive Umrah guide, which covers essential information such as arrival procedures, packing tips, transportation advice, details of nearby facilities, Umrah rituals, and other key aspects to make the pilgrimage as meaningful and hassle-free as possible.
2024 Highlights:
- Saudia Hajj and Umrah Company: Earlier this year, Saudia announced the formation of its latest subsidiary, the Saudia Hajj and Umrah Company, specifically focusing on improving services for pilgrims globally. This includes increasing the frequency of flights and seat capacity, particularly for Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages, as well as a significant project to modernize and expand the aircraft fleet. The company has also recently been licensed by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to accommodate up to 10,000 pilgrims.
- ProtecTasbih: In a unique collaboration, Saudia has introduced the world’s first sanitising prayer beads, ProtecTasbih, available to all Saudia guests. This innovative product marries the spiritual tradition of tasbih with the practical necessity of hand sanitisation, reflecting a perfect blend of cultural reverence and contemporary health awareness.
- Umrah Website Launch in North America: At the 2023 World Travel Market in London, Saudia also celebrated the launch of its dedicated Umrah website for the American and Canadian markets, marking a significant milestone for Muslim pilgrims in these regions.
Example Packages:
- A seven-night stay at Elaf Bakkah Hotel starting from SAR 5,385 (approximately USD 1,435) per person, including flights from London Heathrow to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport, with a departure date of 1 September 2024.
- A seven-night stay at Park Inn By Radisson, Makkah Al Naseem from SAR 5,942 (approximately USD 1,584) per person, including flights from Manchester Airport to Jeddah, departing on 1 September 2024.
- A seven-night stay at Makkah Al Aziziah for SAR 6,112 (approximately USD 1,630) per person, including flights from Frankfurt Airport to Jeddah, also departing on 1 September 2024.
- A seven-night stay at Le Meridien Towers Makkah from SAR 5,370 (approximately USD 1,431) per person, including flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Jeddah, with a departure date of 1 September 2024.
Saudia invites pilgrims to take advantage of these specially curated Umrah packages, ensuring a memorable and spiritually enriching pilgrimage experience with comprehensive support and services.
SEE SAUDIA’S UMRAH GUIDE
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