✨ DIY Umrah PLUS Jordan, Mumbai or Addis Ababa: Flights from Under RM2,800!

Assalamualaikum DIY Umrah family!

Many of us dream of doing Umrah as affordably as possible — but did you know you could combine Umrah with a side trip to places like Jordan, Mumbai, or even Addis Ababa without paying for a second ticket?
Thanks to airline alliances like Oneworld, SkyTeam, or Star Alliance, you can grab cheap multi-city flights with long layovers that you can turn into a mini adventure!

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💡 How I Found This

When searching for flights on Trip.com, I noticed that instead of direct flights, some search results grouped flights by alliances:

✅ Oneworld
✅ SkyTeam
✅ Star Alliance

These alliance routes are often cheaper than direct Umrah flights, but the catch is: you’ll have long layovers in other countries — which you can actually turn into a short bonus trip if you plan wisely!

🗂️ ✈️ Example Itinerary (Oneworld)

✅ KLIA – Jeddah (via Mumbai & Amman)
1️⃣ Kuala Lumpur → Mumbai (Malaysia Airlines) — 5h 10m
    Layover: 7h 55m (self-transfer)
2️⃣ Mumbai → Amman (Royal Jordanian) — 5h 50m
    Layover: 15h 10m in Amman
3️⃣ Amman → Jeddah (Royal Jordanian) — 2h 25m

Total travel time: Long!
But: The ticket price can be below RM2,800, compared to a direct Umrah flight that might cost RM3,000–5,000 depending on season and promos.

🗂️ ✈️ Example Itinerary (Star Alliance)

✅ KLIA – Jeddah (via Addis Ababa)
1️⃣ Kuala Lumpur → Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) — ~9h 30m
    Layover: 6–12 hours (typical)
2️⃣ Addis Ababa → Jeddah (Ethiopian Airlines) — ~3h 30m

Total travel time: Long!
But: You might find fares around RM2,800–4,000 — still cheaper than peak Umrah direct flights.

🗂️ ✈️ Example Itinerary (SkyTeam)

✅ KLIA – Jeddah (often via cities like Doha, Muscat, or Colombo)
SkyTeam options sometimes route you through Sri Lanka, Oman, or Qatar with airlines like Oman Air, SriLankan Airlines, or Qatar Airways (depending on partnerships).
You could squeeze in a short city tour if your layover is long enough, but check visa rules!

📍 Why It’s Worth Considering

✅ Save Money: You’re only paying for 1 flight ticket, just with multiple legs.
✅ See More: Turn long layovers into short city visits — Mumbai, Amman, Addis Ababa all have interesting cultural sites. 
✅ Good Value: Full-service airlines usually include hand + checked baggage (20 kg or more), meals, and inflight entertainment — so no hidden costs like low-cost airlines.
✅ Flexible: Good for solo travelers or couples with flexible schedules.

⚠️ What You MUST Know

✔️ Self-Transfer: Many routes are “self-transfer” — you’ll need to:

• Collect bags, clear immigration, re-check in.
• Have valid transit visas if you leave the airport.

✔️ Add Travel Days:
Don’t forget to count extra days for layovers in your leave plan. If you want 10 days in Makkah & Madinah, you’ll need 12–14 days total.

✔️ Visa Requirements:

• Jordan: Many nationalities can get visa on arrival.
• India (Mumbai): Usually needs an eVisa.
• Ethiopia (Addis Ababa): Many nationalities need a transit or tourist visa if you exit the airport.

✔️ Possible Extra Costs:

• Short day tours (~USD 50–150).
• Airport hotel if layover is overnight.
• Meals, transport during layover.

✈️ Sample Day Tours You Could Add

Jordan:

• Petra day trip.
• Dead Sea visit.
• Amman city highlights.

Mumbai:

• Street food & markets.
• Gateway of India.
• Short cultural walk.

Addis Ababa:

• National Museum (see “Lucy”).
• Local coffee tasting.
• Short city heritage tour.

🏷️ Is This Right for You?

✅ Perfect if you’re young, flexible, and want to stretch your Umrah budget.
✅ Good if you love adventure & extra stamps in your passport.
❌ Not ideal for elderly parents, kids, or limited leave.

💬 What Do You Think?

Would you do Umrah PLUS Jordan, Mumbai, or Addis Ababa to save money and explore more? Drop your thoughts or tips below!👇

📌 Disclaimer:
This info is for general knowledge only. Prices, routes & visa rules can change — always double-check with airlines or agents. This post may contain affiliate links (e.g., Trip.com, local tour packages). If you book through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you — jazakallah khair for your support!