Ramadan Umrah 2024 Recently visited again Makkah for Umrah in Ramadan which is a big achievement for me. As I have already having the E-Visa for multiple entries and valid for 1 year. I booked the ticket directly from Amsterdam to Jeddah via low cost airlines(anadolujet) operated by Turkish Airlines in stopover at SAW Airport(Turkey). …
Umrah – Key Points to Remember before Umrah
Important Points – 1. People having Indian passport with EU Residence permit is allowed for e-Visa but better to take E-Visa to avoid any last minute issue as if you are flying with Turkish Airlines via SAW(Sabiha Gokcen Airport), they will not allow you to board the flight without E-Visa in hand. 2. At Mecca, …
DIY Umrah Budget Package Planning – Part 4
Other Experiences – General Medicines — Keep generic medicine with you like fever, cold etc and if you are travelling with kids then you must keep some others as well as per the requirement. Immigration Check — In Europe (Before Boarding) — validate the Saudi Evisa, match the name on Visa and Passport and Validate RP. In …
DIY Umrah Budget Package Planning – Part 3
Transportation Uber and Careem taxi services are available there and I tried booking them but there waiting time is too long hence cancelled and never use it. Madinah Airport to Al Rawda Al Aqeeq Hotel — booked the taxi from authorized airport taxi service — Cost 90SAR. This is quite costly as I don’t want to …
DIY Umrah Budget Package Planning – Part 2
Flights from Europe to Saudi(Vice Versa) As I was travelling first time from AMS to Saudi Arabia, I preferred to go Madinah first because it’s a long journey and if you want to go to Jeddah direct then you should wear the Ihram first before starting your journey. I flew to Madinah via Brussels Airport …