Tours for Hajj, which falls this year between 14 and 19 June, set off from Manchester this week, with many expected to spend ten to 21 days in Saudi Arabia.
Hajj is the annual pilgrimage made by Muslims to the holy city of Mecca, with millions making the journey from across the world.
Jeddah Airport is about an hour’s drive to Mecca.
Ms Chowdhury said many pilgrims would perform the Hajj only once, and it was an “expensive undertaking”, which can cost up to £10,000 per person.
Covid-related restrictions remain in place meaning spaces were “very limited”, she added.