How Umrah group departures from Mumbai work
A fixed-departure package has a set date, a set group, set hotels and a set return. You pay one per-person fare that covers flights, visa with insurance, hotels, transport and guidance. The advantage over building a trip yourself is predictable cost and a staff member who knows the process on the ground.
Airlines and routes
Group programmes commonly use Saudia or IndiGo from Mumbai. Some are Mumbai to Jeddah and return from Madinah, which avoids backtracking. Some departures offer a choice of airline at different fares, with the same hotels, so you can compare directly.
Sharing types explained
| Type | People per room | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Quint | 5 | Budget, large families |
| Quad | 4 | Families of four |
| Triple | 3 | Small families, balance of comfort and cost |
| Double | 2 | Couples, elderly pilgrims |
Questions to ask any Mumbai Umrah agent
- Which exact hotels in Makkah and Madinah, and how many minutes to the Haram?
- Which airline, and is it a direct group flight?
- Is the visa with insurance included?
- Are on-arrival Umrah, Masjid-e-Jurana and Taif Ziyarat included?
- What exactly is excluded, and what are GST and TCS?
- What is the cancellation schedule?
Our Mumbai-departure packages
Al Shams International runs Mumbai-to-Mumbai departures including the Sukoon, Asaan and Deluxe Umrah packages and a limited-seat Eid-e-Milad programme in the season. Each includes flights, visa with insurance, accommodation, transport and meet and assist. We have branches in Pune and Mumbai and can talk you through options by phone or WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
Which airlines fly Umrah groups from Mumbai?
Group programmes commonly use Saudia or IndiGo. The airline for each departure is stated on the package page.
How many Umrah can I perform on one trip?
Our packages include three Umrah in one trip: on arrival, Masjid-e-Jurana and Taif, subject to the schedule.