🌙✈️ DIY Umrah Plus with Flynas

How to Turn Your Umrah Trip Into a Mini Holiday — Istanbul, Cairo, Amman, Abha, Sarajevo & More (From Only SAR1500!)

Many jemaah perform DIY Umrah every year — but not everyone knows they can upgrade their trip into a DIY Umrah Plus by simply adding a short getaway before flying home.

With Flynas, one of the Middle East’s best low-cost airlines, you can fly from Jeddah or Madinah to popular international destinations for less than SAR1500  — perfect for a short 3–6 day extension.

This guide shows you how to plan:
✔ DIY Umrah
+
✔ DIY Umrah Plus (Istanbul, Cairo, Amman, Sarajevo, Abha, etc.)

…all while staying within budget.

🌍 Why Add a DIY Umrah Plus?

After completing Umrah, many travellers still have several days of annual leave, or simply want to explore a new city while already on the Arabian Peninsula.

With Flynas you can:
✨ Fly to Istanbul, Cairo, Amman, Abha, Sarajevo and more
✨ Enjoy fares from SAR209 – SAR579
✨ Take advantage of Saudi multiple-entry eVisa (valid 1 year!)
✨ Return to Jeddah/Madinah afterwards — and even perform Umrah again
✨ Explore nearby regions without paying expensive long-haul fares

Most jemaah choose 4–6 days for the Umrah Plus leg.

🛫 How DIY Umrah Plus Works (Simple Plan)

Day 1–10:

Fly to Jeddah → Perform Umrah → Ziarah in Makkah & Madinah

Day 10:

Flynas flight to your Umrah Plus destination
(Istanbul / Cairo / Amman / Sarajevo / Abha / other Flynas routes)

Day 14:

Fly back to Jeddah (or Madinah)

Day 15:

Take your international return flight home

Use Trip.com’s Multi-City tool to plan the entire route in one search:
📌 Home → Jeddah → [Umrah Plus destination] → Jeddah → Home

You only need to insert your Flynas flight manually if you prefer booking direct.

💡 Why Choose Flynas for Umrah Plus?

✔ Extremely affordable promo fares
✔ Direct flights from Jeddah/Madinah
✔ Routes to Turkey, Jordan, Egypt, Sudan, Georgia, Bosnia, North Africa
✔ Easy check-in, modern fleet, smooth experience
✔ Perfect timing gaps after completing Umrah
✔ Allows jemaah to re-enter Makkah/Madinah (with Saudi eVisa)

With prices like SAR209 → Abha and SAR349 → Istanbul, Flynas is often the most economical option.

🕌 Need an Idea? Choose From These 5 Popular Umrah Plus Destinations

Below are Flynas destinations for under SAR1500 from Jeddah/Madinah — complete with attractions, hotel recommendations (via Trip.com / IHG / Millennium), and tours (via Pelago).

🇹🇷 1) Istanbul — from SAR349

A magical city where East meets West, Istanbul is one of the world’s greatest cultural destinations.

✨ Top Attractions

• Grand Bazaar & Spice Market
• Dolmabahçe Palace
• Gülhane Park
• Sultanahmet, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque
• Smart new attractions: Basilica Cistern, Bosphorus Cruise, Istanbul Aquarium

🏨 Best Hotels (book via Trip.com)

• Sumahan on the Water – Bosphorus luxury
• Four Seasons Istanbul – Elegant & iconic
• Hotel Empress Zoe – Boutique charm
• Royal Tophane – Modern & convenient

🎟 Recommended Tours (via Pelago)

• Hagia Sophia + Blue Mosque Guided Tour
• Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
• Princes’ Islands excursion

🇸🇦 2) Abha — from SAR209

Saudi Arabia’s beautiful mountain capital, known as Bride of the Mountain.

✨ Top Attractions

• Rijal Alma’a UNESCO heritage village
• Shada Palace
• Waterfall Park
• Al Habala (Hanging Village)
• Art Street (jacaranda trees!)

🌄 Things to Do

• Abha cable cars
• Souda Mountain hikes
• High City cafés
• Abha Airport Park

🏨 Best Hotels

• Blue Inn Boutique Hotel
• Abha Palace Hotel
• Aber Abha
• Msharef Al Moden Suites

🇪🇬 3) Cairo — from SAR289

An incredible destination blending ancient history with vibrant modern charm.

✨ Top Attractions

• Great Pyramid of Giza
• Pharaonic Village
• Dream Park
• Egyptian Museum (King Tut!)
• Al-Azhar Park

🏨 Best Hotels

• Ramses Hilton (Nile views)
• Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah
• Holiday Inn Cairo
• Pyramids View Inn (budget + Sphinx views!)

🎟 Pelago Tours

• Giza Pyramid tour
• Nile River cruise
• Old Cairo guided walking tour

Note: Egyptians allow Visa on Arrival for many nationalities — check your eligibility beforehand.

🇧🇦 4) Sarajevo — from SAR579

A European gem full of culture, history, and beautiful mountain scenery.

✨ Top Attractions

• Latin Bridge (WWI site)
• Sarajevo City Hall
• Baščaršija Old Town
• Tunnel Museum
• Galerija 11/07/95

🏨 Best Hotels

• Hotel Monti Sarajevo
• Hotel Holiday
• Malak Regency Hotel

🎟 Pelago Tours

• Sarajevo city tour
• War Tunnel Museum tour
• Olympic Mountains tour

🇯🇴 5) Amman — from SAR219

A gateway to Petra, Dead Sea, Jerash, and Jordan’s rich heritage.

✨ Top Attractions

• Roman Theater
• Amman Citadel
• Darat al Funun (art)
• Day trip to Petra
• Red Sea excursion
• Madaba mosaics + Jerash ruins

🏨 Best Hotels

• Amman Marriott Hotel
• Corp Amman Hotel
• New Merryland Hotel
• Kaya Hotel Amman

🎟 Pelago Tours

• Petra Day Trip
• Jerash & Ajloun tour
• Dead Sea experience

✨ BONUS: Flynas Also Flies to Many More Destinations

Depending on the season, Flynas offers routes to:
• Europe: Vienna, Tirana, Podgorica, Salzburg
• Russia: Moscow
• Central Asia: Tashkent, Baku
• North Africa: Casablanca, Tunis, Khartoum
• Middle East: Dubai, Kuwait, Doha, Muscat

These are perfect for longer Umrah Plus holidays.

🛄 Where to Stay?

You can book hotels through your affiliate platforms:

🔹 Trip.com

Budget → Mid-range → Luxury (best for wide choice)

🔹 IHG Hotels

Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, InterContinental

🔹 Millennium Hotels

Perfect for Makkah/Madinah:

• Millennium Taiba (Madinah)
• Millennium Al Aqeeq (Madinah)
• Copthorne Makkah Al Naseem
• M Hotel Makkah by Millennium

🕌 Saudi Tourist eVisa (Important!)

If you're using Umrah Plus, apply for the Saudi eVisa instead of Umrah Visa.

✔ Valid 1 year
✔ Multiple entries
✔ Allows Umrah outside Ramadhan
✔ Allows tourism + re-entry
✔ Perfect for Umrah → Istanbul → Umrah Again

🌙 Final Thoughts

DIY Umrah Plus is one of the most rewarding ways to maximise your trip — spiritually, emotionally, and culturally.
For less than SAR1500, you can add Istanbul, Cairo, Amman, Sarajevo, or Abha to your itinerary without stretching your budget.

It’s simple, affordable, and perfect for travellers who want to continue their journey of discovery after performing Umrah.

When done right, Umrah Plus becomes a beautiful blend of spiritual fulfilment + global exploration — and Flynas makes it incredibly easy.