# Umrah Plus Turkey (Istanbul)

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Umrah in Makkah and Madinah plus 3 to 5 nights in Turkey, on one booking from the UK.

**Quick answer:** Our Umrah Plus Turkey (Istanbul) packages combine your Umrah in Makkah and Madinah with 3 to 5 nights in Turkey, on one booking from the UK. We arrange the flights between each stop, hotels, transfers and tours, and tell you exactly which visas you need. Prices are on request because every trip is tailored.

## Why add Turkey to your Umrah?

Istanbul was the seat of the Ottoman Caliphate for centuries. Its mosques, the sacred relics in Topkapi Palace and the tomb of the companion Abu Ayyub al-Ansari make it a natural continuation of your journey. Istanbul is about three and a half hours from Jeddah, with many daily flights.

## A typical itinerary

- **Fly from the UK** to Jeddah or Madinah.
- **Umrah and Madinah**: 7 to 14 nights in Makkah and Madinah, with hotels from 3 to 5 star.
- **Fly to Turkey** for 3 to 5 nights, with airport transfers and optional guided tours.
- **Fly home to the UK** from Turkey, so there is no need to go back through Saudi Arabia.

You can also visit Turkey first and finish with Umrah. Tell us your dates and we will plan the best order and flights.

## Highlights in Turkey

- The Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed) and Hagia Sophia
- The Sacred Relics in Topkapi Palace
- Eyüp Sultan Mosque and the tomb of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari
- The Süleymaniye Mosque and the Grand Bazaar
- A Bosphorus cruise between Europe and Asia

## What is included

- Flights from the UK to Saudi Arabia, on to Turkey and back home
- Umrah visa and guidance on the Turkey visa
- Hotels in Makkah, Madinah and Turkey
- Airport and intercity transfers
- Optional guided tours and Ziyarat
- Support from our UK team throughout

## Visa for Turkey

British passport holders can usually visit Turkey without a visa for short stays. Other passports may need an e-Visa. Visa rules depend on your passport and can change, so we confirm what you need before you book. See [GOV.UK travel advice](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey) for the latest entry requirements.

## Best time to go

April to June and September to November. We can match your Turkey stay to school holidays or the quieter months for better prices.

## How to book

Send us your dates using the form on this page, call or WhatsApp us. We will send you a tailored itinerary and price in writing, usually the same day. You can secure it with a deposit and pay the rest in instalments. See all our [Umrah Plus destinations](https://umrahgateway.co.uk/umrah-plus) or our [Umrah packages](https://umrahgateway.co.uk/umrah).

Last updated 2026-10-22.