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Buses are the most convenient option that you can choose to reach the airport from Taif city center. You can also get to the airport by taxi or by renting a car from the city center.

Bus

Direct buses to the airport depart from Al Taif Station in Taif Al Faisaliah. Local bus services operated by SAPTCO depart on short intervals. According to the current information in SAPTCO's web site the fare you will pay for this trip, which is about 30 kilometers, is 15 Saudi Riyals and it takes about 1 hour. You can make your reservation at the official website of SAPTCO or you can get your ticket from the sales points. It is also possible to buy tickets from almost every stop.

Taxi

You must absolutely have an agreement with the driver about the fare before you start your journey, if you are taking a taxi without a taximeter. Otherwise, you can pay really high fares. Taxis are the least preferred means of transportation by visitors of Taif, where there is not much alternatives in terms of transportation in the city.

Taxi fares are more expensive than other means of transportation. This is why we recommend you take advantage of the bus or car rental service instead of taxis. You should be careful about the taxi you take. In Taif, limousine taxis, for example, are also available and they are much more expensive than regular taxis.

Car Rental

There are car rental companies located in the city as well as in Taif Airport. Car rental companies are as popular as local buses, as the oil prices here are low. In additions, there are extremely modern highways in Taif that has links to all nearby cities. You can go to the airport with your vehicle rented from Taif city and deliver it to the same car rental company in the terminal.

Airport Information

Taif Airport, 70 kilometers from Mecca and 30 kilometers from Taif city center, is an airport suitable for international and domestic flights. You will not find much shops and similar entertainment areas at Taif Airport, which is smaller than other airports in Saudi Arabia with regard to area and capacity.

Taif Airport is of great importance for the history of Saudi aviation. The first one to land this airport was Ibn Saud, the founder of the kingdom. It is an airport used both for military and public purposes.

In the terminal you can find a small parking area for cars and the offices of most preferred car rental companies throughout Saudi Arabia. You can also see bus stops and taxi stands, from where you can take a bus or taxi to Taif city center, at a short distance from the terminal exit.

The airport interior design is not too complicated as there is not much to do inside the airport. Several major airline companies, including Turkish Airlines, organize flights to Taif Airport.

Alpha Airport hosts many visitors every year, with the opportunity to easily reach the city center. Located at the airport there's a car park, car rental companies, snack bars, VIP lounges and a shopping store. Passengers' safety, comfort and similar needs are met in the best ways. From Alpha Airport you can travel to the city center by taxi, bus, hotel shuttle service or by renting a car.

Rent a Car

You can quickly get to the city center by choosing one of the many car rental offices located at Alpha Airport. You can talk to the rental companies to negotiate a fee or ask any questions you may have. You can also book a car rental without going to the rental car company before hand or you can ask your hotel for help. For those who do not want to choose other types of transportation, the option of renting a car gives you more freedom.

Taxi

You can quickly get to the city center from the airport by taxis which are located at the airport terminal exit. Taking into consideration the number of people and the number of cases you have, the average taxi fare varies between $25 and $55. Before getting in a taxi to reach the city center, try to negotiate the price with the driver first.

Hotel Services

When you book your hotel, you can check if an airport transfer option is one of the facilities offered to you to avoid any problems during your journey. If you have a lot of baggage this type of transportation can be one of your best choices. The average price of these services, which takes you from the airport to your hotel, varies between $5 and $20 per person.

Airport Buses

By getting on the correct bus from the airport terminal to the city center you can get off at the nearest bus stop to your hotel. The bus ticket is $10 and there are also several other bus lines from the airport providing transportation to the city center. The pricing of these buses varies according to the length of the ticket you receive.