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Assalamu Alaikum. An Umrah package from Dallas with Fond Travels puts the whole journey in one plan: flights from Dallas-Fort Worth International (DFW) to Jeddah or Madinah, a hotel within walking distance of Masjid al-Haram in Makkah, a hotel near the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah, transfers on arrival and departure, the high-speed train between the two cities, and guidance on the e-visa and Nusuk permit. A real travel expert arranges it with you by phone. Call +1 (323) 800 6001 24 hours a day from Irving, Plano, Richardson, Garland, Arlington, Fort Worth or anywhere in North Texas, and we will line up connections, hotel distances and transfer options for your dates during the call. This guide focuses on DFW: how Umrah flights from Dallas work, which routing suits which traveler, how North Texas school holidays match the 2026-2027 Umrah season, and practical tips for getting to Terminal D.

Flying to Jeddah or Madinah from Dallas-Fort Worth

DFW does not currently have a nonstop flight to Saudi Arabia, so Umrah flights from Dallas connect once on the way. The airport does have regular nonstop service to Doha, Dubai and Istanbul, three of the most-used connecting hubs for pilgrims, and each has several flights a day on to Jeddah and Madinah. European connections through London, Frankfurt or Paris add more departure times when the Gulf flights are full. Counting the layover, the total journey from DFW usually takes 17 to 22 hours.

Most flights from DFW toward the Gulf leave in the late afternoon or evening and reach Saudi Arabia the following night, local time. Gulf connections often arrive in Jeddah in the evening, which suits a same-night transfer to Makkah for pilgrims who want to begin right away. Travelers who want one long overseas flight can also take a short domestic hop to New York or Washington, DC and fly nonstop to Jeddah from there. Your expert confirms current schedules before quoting.

International flights at DFW mainly use Terminal D, which is linked to the other terminals by the Skylink train inside security. If a domestic connection is part of your itinerary, you may start in a different terminal, and your final itinerary lists every terminal for the trip.

Should you land in Jeddah or Madinah first?

From North Texas you cross eight or nine time zones, and the second flight brings the total close to a full day of travel. Landing in Jeddah first suits energetic travelers and short trips. The high-speed railway has a station connected to Terminal 1 at King Abdulaziz International Airport, and Makkah is about an hour to 90 minutes away by car. Because the miqat is crossed in the air before landing, most pilgrims flying to Jeddah change into ihram at the connecting airport or on board.

Landing in Madinah first gives you time to rest near Masjid an-Nabawi before the more demanding days in Makkah. You enter ihram at the Madinah miqat as you leave for Makkah, travel by train or private car, and fly home from Jeddah. We suggest this order for seniors, families with young children and first-time pilgrims. For the rites themselves, please follow your scholar or group leader.

Route options from Dallas

RoutingTypical journeySuits
One stop via DohaAbout 17 to 20 hoursEvening departures and quick onward flights to Jeddah or Madinah
One stop via DubaiAbout 18 to 21 hoursTravelers wanting many onward flight times and a Madinah-first plan
One stop via IstanbulAbout 17 to 20 hoursPilgrims who like a daytime connection and a shorter second flight
One stop via London, Frankfurt or ParisAbout 18 to 22 hoursPeak dates when Gulf connections sell out
Domestic flight to New York or Washington, then nonstop to JeddahAbout 18 to 23 hoursTravelers who prefer a single long overseas leg

What is included in an Umrah package from Dallas

We shape every package around your group's needs and pace. A typical Dallas package includes:

  • Round-trip flights from DFW to Jeddah (JED) or Madinah (MED), compared for journey time, layover and arrival hour, with baggage rules explained up front.
  • Hotels in Makkah by walking distance to the Haram: next to the courtyard, a 10 to 15 minute walk, or a shuttle-served property with more room.
  • Hotels in Madinah in the central zone, most five to ten minutes on foot from the Prophet's Mosque.
  • Transfers from the airport, between Makkah and Madinah by high-speed train (about two to two and a half hours) or private car, and back for your flight home.
  • Visa guidance covering the e-visa, Nusuk permit, passport validity and vaccination proof.
  • Ziyarat tours of places such as Mount Arafat and Jabal al-Nour near Makkah, and Quba Mosque and Masjid al-Qiblatayn in Madinah.
  • Group or private options, plus wheelchair and other assistance requests on every segment.

When to travel from Dallas for Umrah

For the 1448 Umrah season, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that visa issuance opened on May 31, 2026. The last visa issuance is set around March 9, 2027, the last entry around March 23, 2027 and the last departure around April 7, 2027. Umrah visas then pause for the Hajj season, which is expected in mid-May 2027, and reopen afterwards. The dates depend on the lunar calendar, so confirm before travel.

Ramadan 2027 is expected to run from approximately February 8 to March 9, 2027. Dallas-area families usually aim for the last ten nights. Plan four to six months ahead, because hotels nearest the Haram are the first to go.

Dallas ISD's 2026-2027 calendar offers three realistic windows. Thanksgiving week (November 23-27, 2026) is a full week off with mild weather in Makkah. The winter break runs from December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027. Spring break (March 15-19, 2027) comes after Eid al-Fitr and just before the published last entry date, so a spring-break Umrah needs visas issued before about March 9 and an arrival in Saudi Arabia by about March 23. The school year ends on May 26, 2027, around the time Umrah is expected to reopen after Hajj, so summer trips wait for the new season's opening date. Plano, Richardson, Irving and Fort Worth calendars differ, so bring your own school dates.

Local planning notes for Dallas pilgrims

DFW sits between Dallas and Fort Worth, so drive times vary widely across the Metroplex. Evening departures meet heavy traffic on LBJ Freeway, State Highway 114 and State Highway 183, so leave generous time. Light rail from Dallas and commuter rail from Fort Worth both reach the airport, and the Skylink train takes you on to Terminal D. Love Field does not serve long-haul international routes, so nearly all Umrah trips start at DFW.

Plan to be at the airport at least three hours before an international departure, or three and a half hours during Ramadan, Thanksgiving and the winter break. Keep passports, visas, the Nusuk permit and vaccination records together in your carry-on bag.

North Texas weather can disrupt schedules. Winter ice storms and spring thunderstorms with hail sometimes delay departures at DFW, so we avoid tight connections in those months and explain travel protection before you pay.

Many pilgrims from Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana also start at DFW with a short domestic flight. Wherever you begin, we request wheelchair assistance at every airport, reserve aisle seats and pick hotels with short walks. Our senior travel reservations desk handles these arrangements every day.

Community groups across the Metroplex often travel together over Thanksgiving, the winter break and Ramadan. For ten or more travelers we reserve a seat block on one routing, keep hotels and transfers together and name a single coordinator. See how we manage group travel flights. First-time pilgrims can call without any preparation.

Umrah visa and documents for US passport holders

Saudi authorities set these rules and revise them between seasons, so confirm before travel. In recent seasons the checklist has been:

  • Visa: the Saudi tourist e-visa, which US citizens have been eligible for and which the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has confirmed allows Umrah outside the Hajj period, or an Umrah e-visa through Nusuk or a licensed provider.
  • Nusuk permit: an Umrah permit reserved in the Nusuk app before performing Umrah at Masjid al-Haram.
  • Passport: valid for at least six months from your entry date.
  • Vaccination: quadrivalent (ACWY) meningococcal vaccine at least 10 days before arrival and within the last three to five years, depending on vaccine type.
  • Mixed-nationality groups: a separate check for anyone traveling on a non-US passport.

How booking by phone works

  1. Call +1 (323) 800 6001 at any hour to reach a travel expert.
  2. Describe your trip: dates, travelers, city order and preferred hotel distance.
  3. Hear your options and total for flights, hotels, train and transfers on the call.
  4. We book and email everything, with a checklist for departure day at DFW.

Why Dallas pilgrims book with Fond Travels

Fond Travels is an independent US travel agency in Woodbridge, Virginia, planning pilgrimages since 2017. We are not an airline, so we set every DFW routing side by side and recommend what fits your family. We are BBB accredited, rated 4.8 out of 5 by more than 2,500 Google reviewers, and reachable around the clock. Read how booking flights by phone works with our team.

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Umrah Packages from Dallas: frequently asked questions

Not at present. DFW has no nonstop service to Saudi Arabia, so Umrah flights from Dallas connect once, most often in Doha, Dubai or Istanbul, or in London, Frankfurt or Paris. Schedules change, so your travel expert checks for new routes when you call +1 (323) 800 6001.

With one connection, the total journey from Dallas-Fort Worth to Jeddah usually takes 17 to 22 hours, depending on the layover. Doha and Istanbul routings are often among the shorter options. We compare total travel time, connection length and arrival hour for your dates.

A typical package includes flights from DFW to Jeddah or Madinah, hotels near Masjid al-Haram and the Prophet's Mosque, airport transfers, the high-speed train or a private car between the cities, e-visa and Nusuk permit guidance, and optional ziyarat tours, arranged as a group or private trip.

International flights at DFW mainly use Terminal D. The Skylink train connects all terminals inside security, which helps if your itinerary starts with a domestic flight from another terminal. Your final itinerary lists every terminal, and your expert confirms them before departure.

Jeddah first suits travelers who want to perform Umrah soon after landing and do not mind a long first day. Madinah first gives time to rest and adjust to the eight or nine hour time difference. For seniors, young children and first-timers, we usually recommend starting in Madinah.

Possibly, with careful planning. Spring break is March 15-19, 2027, but the published 1448 season deadlines are around March 9 for visa issuance and March 23 for entry. Visas must be issued early and you must arrive by about March 23. Confirm the dates before booking.

Yes. Dallas ISD has a full week off from November 23 to 27, 2026, and temperatures in Makkah and Madinah are milder than in summer. Adding a weekend on each side gives a comfortable trip. Thanksgiving flights fill quickly, so plan two to three months ahead.

Love Field does not serve long-haul international routes, so nearly all Umrah itineraries from the Dallas area begin at DFW. Travelers from Oklahoma, Arkansas or Louisiana can take a short domestic flight into DFW, and we coordinate the connection with the long-haul flight.

Ramadan 2027 is expected to run from approximately February 8 to March 9, 2027, subject to moon sighting. Most North Texas families aim for the last ten nights, when demand for hotels near the Haram is highest. Start planning four to six months ahead for the widest choice.

Recent seasons have required a passport valid for six months, a Saudi tourist e-visa or Umrah e-visa, an Umrah permit reserved in the Nusuk app, and proof of ACWY meningococcal vaccination at least 10 days before arrival. Saudi rules change, so confirm before travel.

Yes. Community groups across the Metroplex travel with us over Thanksgiving, the winter break and Ramadan. For ten or more travelers we reserve a block of seats on one routing, keep the group in matching hotels, arrange shared transfers and the train, and provide one coordinator throughout.

Call +1 (323) 800 6001 at any hour. Tell the expert your dates, how many are traveling, whether you want Jeddah or Madinah first and how close to the Haram you want to stay. We build the itinerary, quote the total, book everything and email confirmations with a checklist.