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Airport prayer rooms and halal meals on flights: what to know

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The short answerMost large airports have a prayer room or multi-faith room, and airlines usually let you request a halal or Muslim meal in advance. Check the airport map, book the meal at least 24 to 48 hours ahead, and plan prayer times around your connections.
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In this guide
  1. Step 1: Find the prayer room
  2. Step 2: Request your meal
  3. Step 3: Plan prayers on the move
  4. Step 4: Know the alternatives

A little preparation makes travel days much easier.

1Find the prayer room

Check the airport website or app before you travel. Many airports have a multi-faith room, and staff can point you to it.

2Request your meal

Ask for a halal or Muslim meal when you book, or in manage booking. Confirm it again before you fly.

A Muslim family travelling together
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3Plan prayers on the move

Use a prayer-times app, allow time on connections, and carry a small travel prayer mat.

4Know the alternatives

If a halal meal is not available, a vegetarian or fish meal may be a safer fallback. Carry snacks.

See also praying while travelling.

Rules, prices and availability change. Check directly with the provider and official sources before you book or travel.

This guide is part of our complete guide to halal holidays from the UK. See all flights & airports guides.

Frequently asked questions

Do airports have prayer rooms?

Most large airports do. Check the airport map.

How early should I request a halal meal?

At least 24 to 48 hours before departure, or when booking.

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