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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.

Calgary International Airport which is located north of Calgary, is the third largest airport in Canada and is only 17 km from the city center. There are many alternatives to get to the city center from Calgary Airport, which is a very busy airport.

Public Transport

If you prefer public transport to reach Calgary city center you can use the bus and the train. Called Calgary Transit the bus numbers 100, 300 and 430 can take you directly from the airport to the city center. You can also easily reach Calgary via the airport train line.

Taxi

A 24 hour taxi service is available at Calgary International Airport. Taxis are located on the arrival terminal level floor and you can travel to the city center by taxi at an average cost of $ 40.

Airport Shuttle Service

Calgary has one bus company operating between the airport and the city center. Airport Shuttle Express provides you with an easy transfer to downtown Calgary by using this airport shuttle service. To reach the airport shuttle service, all you need to do is follow the direction signs in the terminal.

Rent a Car

Another way to travel to the city center from the airport is by car rental from the terminal. Car rental companies are located on the departure level floor across from the main terminal building and there are many car rental companies such as Budget, Hertz, Avis, National and Enterprise. You can reach the city by a short journey with your rental car and you can return your vehicle to the airport on your departure and then continue your journey.

Hotel Shuttle Service

In Calgary many hotel have payable or free shuttle services for their guests. If you have made a reservation at a hotel in Calgary you can speak to your hotel before your journey and you can ask for a private shuttle service that will take you from the airport to the city center.