Luggage for a halal holiday: what to pack and how to choose a case

For a halal holiday, choose a lightweight case with room for modest clothing, pack a prayer mat and essentials in your cabin bag, and check your airline's allowance. Keep documents, medicines and valuables with you.

1Check your baggage allowance

• Look at the allowance on your exact fare, as it varies between airlines and fare types.
• Add a hold bag online if you need one, because it is usually cheaper than at the airport.
• Check cabin bag size and weight limits.

2Choose a case for the trip

• A lightweight case with four wheels is easier to manage with family and children.
• A medium case suits a week, a larger one suits longer trips or Umrah.
• Pack in cubes or bags to keep modest clothing tidy.

3Pack the essentials

• Modest, breathable clothing and a scarf or shawl.
• A small prayer mat and a compass or qibla app.
• Medicines in their original packaging, plus a copy of any prescription.
• Documents, chargers and a power bank in your cabin bag.

4For Umrah and longer trips

• Check your airline's rules for extra bags, as pilgrimage fares sometimes differ.
• Pack light so you can carry your own bag in crowds.
• Keep a small bag with essentials for each day.

See the halal travel checklist, cheap flights for halal holidays and the complete halal holidays guide.

Baggage rules, size limits and prices vary by airline and fare, and they change. Check your booking and the airline's own website before you fly.

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