Shortest Flight
Saudi Arabian Airlines
1 Nov, Sun
Istanbul – Taif
8h 30m
1 stop
IST–TIF
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Quick Flight Summary from Istanbul to Taif
Key numbers to know before you book
- Lowest recent price 638 AED
- Direct flight duration 6 hour 50 min
- Arrival airports TIF
- Best days to book Sunday, Wednesday
- Average over the last 30 days 572 AED
Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Taif
Saudi Arabian Airlines
30 Sep, Wed
Istanbul – Taif
8h 30m
1 stop
IST–TIF
Saudi Arabian Airlines
15 Oct, Thu
Istanbul – Taif
8h 30m
1 stop
IST–TIF
Flynas
24 Oct, Sat
Istanbul – Taif
12h
1 stop
IST–TIF
Flynas
6 Oct, Tue
Istanbul – Taif
12h
1 stop
IST–TIF
Last update: 17 September 2026 21:46
Estimated Prices for Istanbul to Taif Flights
Cheapest Day12 October Monday
Best Price
523 AED
Average Price
828 AED
1,384 AED
523 AED
Key Features of the Airlines
- Star Alliance Member
- Complimentary Meals
- 2x23kg Baggage
- Premium Abu Dhabi Carrier
- Generous Baggage
- Award-Winning Service
- Best LCC Middle East
- Flexible Rebooking
- Wide Domestic Network
- Budget Abu Dhabi Flights
- Modern A320 Fleet
- Digital-First Experience
- oneworld Member
- Jordan Flag Carrier
- Full Service
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Transportation to Airport from Istanbul City Center
Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport
Sabiha Gökçen Airport is accessible by car using the TEM highway. Take the Sabiha Gökçen Airport exit off the TEM highway and follow the signs to the airport. The airport is also accessible by city buses and Havataş shuttles. There is an outdoor parking lot and a multi-story parking lot at the airport. There are some private parking facilities located around the airport that travelers can also use.
Taxi
The fastest and most convenient way to get to Sabiha Gökçen Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic, especially during rush hour. If you plan to take a taxi to the airport we recommend checking the traffic before you leave and planning accordingly.
Havabus
Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Sabiha Gökçen Airport and central locations in the city like Taksim on the European side and Kadıköy and Yenisahra on the Anatolian side. The shuttle buses provide quick and comfortable transportation to and from the airport every 30 minutes.
Marmaray
The Marmaray is a particularly convenient means of transportation for those coming from the European side of the city. Those on the European side can get on at Yenikapı, take the Marmaray to the Ayrılık Çeşmesi stop, from there get on the Kadıköy-Kartal metro to Kartal and then either take a taxi or public bus to Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
Bus
The Sabiha Gökçen Airport is also accessible by public bus.
Lines that operate between central locations in the city and the airport are as follows: E3 - 4.Levent - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E9 - Bostancı - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E10 - Kadıköy - Kurtköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E11 - Kadıköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E18 - Altunizade - Ümraniye - Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 16S - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport - Metrobus Uzuncayır, KM20 - Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, KM22 - Cevizli - Kartal Metro - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 132H Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, and 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.
Metro
Starting in Kadikoy on the Anatolian side of the city, the metro passes through many stations like Kozyatağı, Bostancı, Küçükyalı, and Maltepe. Get off at the Kartal stop. From here you can take a bus or taxi to the airport.
Rental Cars
The airport is accessible by car, so another option is to rent a vehicle for transportation. There are many car rental agencies located in the city from which you can rent a car and drive to the airport. You can return your rental car at the airport by notifying them in advance.
Airport Information
Simit Sarayı, Center Point, Mc Donald’s, Mc D Cafe, İstanbul Cafe, Drive Inn Cafe, Burger King, Popeyes, Sbarro, Usta Dönerci, Kahve Dünyası and Starbucks are located in the departures hall. Kahve Dünyası, Secco Kafe, Usta Dönerci, Burger King, Sbarro, Mc Donald’s, Trattoria Milano, Heroes Sports Bar, Grab&Fly and Gate Café are located after passport control for international departures. Kahve Dünyası, Burger King, Mc Donald’s, Center Point, Turkish Kitchen, Kıvanç Gökçe Büfe, Grab&Fly, Simit&Çay and Coca Cola Gate Café are located after the security checkpoint in the domestic terminal. Kahve Dünyası, Karafırın, Simit Sarayı and Burger King are located in the arrivals hall. Fly Café is located in the outdoor parking lot. The following passenger lounges offer comfortable and convenient services at Sabiha Gökçen Airport: LGM CIP Lounge, Wings Lounge, Lounge İstanbul International Flights and Turkish Airlines Lounge. The Setur duty free retail stores offer a rich selection of products.
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Atatürk Airport is accessible by taxi, airport shuttles, metro, and buses. You can also choose to drive your personal car and park in the parking lot for a certain fee. The airport is equipped with an outdoor lot and an indoor multi-story lot.
Taxi
The fastest and most convenient way to get to Atatürk Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic. Hitting the road during rush hour runs the risk of missing your flight. If you plan to take a taxi to the airport we recommend checking the traffic before you leave and planning accordingly.
Havabus
The Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Atatürk Airport and central locations in the city. The Havataş shuttles provide service to and from Taksim and the Yenikapi IDO Pier every 30 minutes.
Bus
Atatürk Airport is also accessible from the city center by bus. You can get to Atatürk Airport using the TH-1 bus from Taksim and YH-1 bus from Yenikapi.
Metro
One of the fastest ways to get to the airport is by metro. The metro passes through many locations, such as Yenikapı, Aksaray, Fatih, Topkapı, and Esenler Otogar and goes directly into the airport.
Rental Cars
You can rent a car from rental agencies such as AVIS, Budget, or Europcar both at the airport and at various locations in the city. You can also return your rental vehicle to the airport branch of the aforementioned companies. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location.
Airport Information
Caffe Nero, Starbucks Coffee and Simit Sarayı are located in the international arrivals hall. Popeyes, Sbarro, Caffe Nero, Simit Sarayı, Cakes & Bakes, Turcuisine, Sweet Deligts, Quick Asia, Efes Beerport, The Greenport, Starbucks Coffee, Cafe-Inn, Eat & Go, Coca-Cola Cafe, Kitchenette, Flight Point and Zero Café are located in the international departures hall. Simit Sarayi is located in the domestic arrivals hall. Kantin, The Greenport, Kokpit, Tadında Anadolu, Cakes & Bakes, Starbucks Coffee, Cafe-Inn, Burger King and Sbarro are located in the domestic departures hall.
The Primeclass Lounge, Akbank Wings Lounge, Comfort Lounge, Emirates Lounge, Sky Team Lounge and TTNET Platin Lounge are located in the international terminal. The THY CIP Lounge, Akbank Wings Lounge and Primeclass Lounge are located in the domestic terminal. The ATÜ retail stores provide duty free shopping services.
Transportation to Taif City Center from Airport
Taif Regional Airport
Taif is located on the slopes of the Sarawat Mountains in Mecca province of Saudi Arabia, which has rich ethnic roots and is home to the world's leading industrial and commercial centers. Taif is also referred to as Green Haven, thanks to its about 3,000 gardens. Taif is one of the most preferred cities in the Mecca region, one of the most visited places by tourists in terms of religious tourism, thanks to the developed transportation facilities and affordable accommodation options in the city. It is 150 kilometers away from the city of Mecca.
The most important feature distinguishing Taif from Mecca and Medina, which is the third largest city in Mecca province after Mecca and Jeddah, is that non-Muslim foreigners are allowed to enter the city. You will not have any difficulty in terms of transportation in Taif city, which is located in the western part of Saudi Arabia and in the south-east of Jeddah within the boundaries of the Mecca Administrative Region.
Taif's transportation networks have been extended to the Mecca province as a whole, and even to other parts of Saudi Arabia. There are intercity bus services between major cities in Saudi Arabia such as Riyadh, Jeddah, Mecca, Medina, Taif, Dammam, Abha, Naseem, Tebuk and Hael.
If you prefer to stay in Taif city center, you can go to other cities of Saudi Arabia with these services on daily basis. There are also local buses within the city, like intercity buses. Transportation within the city is very easy. City roads, rail systems, and highway connections allow you to get to any other point in the city as quickly as possible. You can also rent a car for a fixed period of time from the car rental companies for your transportation in Taif.
In fact, the most profitable, time-saving and easiest way to tour other parts of Saudi Arabia apart from Taif is renting a car. Access to the city is very easy thanks to the buses. Local buses within Taif city center are extremely comfortable and reach almost every point of the city. If you travel as a lonely woman on these buses, you must show your passport to the officers. This is because women throughout Saudi Arabia are banned from driving, traveling and accommodating alone. But if you are a tourist and you prove it, you can travel all by yourself.
In Taif city transportation there are many options such as cable car, car, bus and taxi. Because Taif is a bit smaller than other cities in Saudi Arabia, thus local buses are preferred rather than car rental and taxi options. Domestic or foreign tourists willing to travel with intercity trains need to purchase special seats reserved for ladies and families.
Taif Airport, which has direct flights from many parts of the world, is one of the busiest airports in Saudi Arabia. Approximately 30 kilometers east of the city center, Taif Airport has domestic flights to almost every city in Saudi Arabia.
Bus
There are buses directly from the airport to Taif city center. You can easily get to the city center by buses which are cheaper than the taxi. You can purchase your bus tickets online or at the ticket sales points located inside the terminal. You can travel to any point in the city with a bus that you can take from any stop at the exit of the Taif Airport arrival terminal.
It takes approximately 1 hour to get to the city by bus. Local buses, which have stops in many places of Taif, are the most preferred means of transportation for visitors of the city. As is the case throughout Saudi Arabia, few bus seats can be reserved for ladies and families within Taif city.
Traveling as a lonely woman on a bus requires special permission, which can be very difficult for Saudi Arabian citizens. As a lonely woman and tourist, if you want to travel in these buses, you would be asked to prove that you are a tourist by showing your passport.
Taxi
Taking a taxi is the most expensive way of travelling from Taif Airport to the city center. You can take this distance of 29.5 kilometers in approximately 30-35 minutes by taxi. From the airport to the center of Taif, you pay a taxi fare of 160-190 Suudi Riyali (130-150 TL). Of course, the price we specify in TL may vary depending on the changes between the Saudi Riyal and the Turkish Lira. It is more profitable to rent a car or take a bus instead of taking a taxi just outside of the arrival terminal of Taif Airport.
Car Rental
In almost every region of Saudi Arabia, women are prohibited from driving. Therefore, only male tourists can benefit from car rental option. If you rent a navigation device with your car, you can easily go to Taif and other major cities around.
Taif Weather
5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature
Today
Friday
18 Sep
41°24°
Saturday
19 Sep
42°26°
Sunday
20 Sep
42°26°
Monday
21 Sep
40°24°
Tuesday
22 Sep
41°25°
Flights with Alternative Departure Locations Istanbul Taif
7 kg carry-on bag is included with all fare types.
Checked baggage not included in fly fare; fly+ includes 1 bag up to 20 kg, flyMax up to 32 kg. Can be added online during or after booking.
Food and beverages are available for purchase before departure or onboard.
7 kg carry-on bag included (max. 56x36x23 cm).
Checked baggage paid; Light: none or 20 kg (route-dependent), Value and above: 20–30 kg included depending on destination group.
Meals and beverages for purchase; pre-order up to 12 hours before.
8 kg carry-on bag included (max. 56x45x25 cm).
Economy: 1–2 free checked bags up to 23 kg each, depending on fare type.
Complimentary meals and beverages are included in all cabin classes.
8 kg carry-on bag included (max. 56x36x23 cm).
Economy: 30 kg free checked baggage on international routes including Egypt–Saudi Arabia.
Meals and beverages included on all international flights.
8 kg carry-on bag included (max. 56x36x23 cm).
Economy: 2 free checked bags up to 23 kg each on international routes.
Complimentary meals and beverages are served on all flights.
7 kg carry-on bag included (max. 55x40x23 cm).
Economy: 30 kg free checked baggage on Egypt–Middle East (incl. Saudi Arabia) routes.
Food and beverages are available for purchase onboard.
7 kg carry-on included; actual limit 10 kg for all fares (55x40x20 cm).
Checked baggage not included in base fare; can be added in 20 kg, 30 kg, or 40 kg increments. Pre-booking online saves up to 90%.
Food and beverages are available for purchase onboard.
8 kg carry-on bag included (max. 45x35x15 cm).
Economy: 30 kg free checked baggage on international routes (e.g. Egypt–Saudi Arabia).
Meals and beverages included on all international flights.
Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.
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Which airports can I use for Istanbul-Taif flights?
Which airports can I use for Istanbul-Taif flights?
For Istanbul-Taif flights, you can use Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport as departure airport, and Taif Regional Airport for arrival.
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Istanbul-Taif and how long does the flight take?
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Istanbul-Taif and how long does the flight take?
The flight distance between Istanbul-Taif is 2443 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 3 hour.
Which day is the most convenient for Istanbul-Taif flights?
Which day is the most convenient for Istanbul-Taif flights?
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Istanbul-Taif flights is Wednesday.
Istanbul-Taif: which airline is better value on this route?
Istanbul-Taif: which airline is better value on this route?
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Flynas starts from approximately 523 AED.
| Airline | Price | Standard inclusions |
|---|---|---|
 Flynas | 523 AED | 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (56x36x23 cm) / Paid Change (up to 4 hours) / No Refund |
 Air Arabia | 1,329 AED | 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (55x40x20 cm) / Paid Change (up to 24 hours) / No Refund |
 Egyptair | 1,278 AED | 1 piece cabin baggage / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments |
 Oman Air | 1,220 AED | 1 piece X 20 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments |
 Turkish Airlines | 1,354 AED | 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change / Complimentary Refreshments |
 Air Arabia Egypt | 841 AED | 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (55x40x20 cm) / 1 piece X 20 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 24 hours) / No Refund |
Last update: 13.09.2026
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