Search Flights from Barcelona (Venezuela) to Taif

General José Antonio Anzoategui International Airport, which is located in Barcelona city of Venezuela, is about 10 kilometers away from the city center. For covering this distance, which is very close in general, you can get on one of the taxis that you can easily find in almost every corner of the city.

Those, who want to travel to the airport by using a more affordable means of transportation, can use one of the buses departing from the center of Barcelona and arriving at the airport terminal in about 20 or 30 minutes. There are also car rental and private vehicle options that you can use for travelling to the airport from the city except in addition to buses and taxis.

Taxi

Taxis are among the most commonly used transportation options for travelling to the airport from the city. Since the distance between the airport and city center is less than 10 kilometers, taxis come to the forefront as economic and comfortable transportation options for this travel. By getting on a taxi in front of your hotel or other places in the center, you can reach the airport terminal in about 10 minutes in a comfortable way. You can pay the fare by using the currency of the country or if you don't have Venezuelan Bolivar with you, you can make the payment in dollar.

Bus

The buses departing from the city center are the most budget-friendly transportation vehicles that can be used in Barcelona for travelling to the airport. The buses, which are generally preferred by the local people, carry passengers to the airport terminal by passing through the central points of the city. Since the buses don't operate at frequent intervals, you may have trouble in finding a bus at any time you want. However, if you don't have heavy luggage, you can get on one of the buses and travel to the airport in an economic way.  

Airport Shuttle

You can prefer one of the airport shuttles departing at regular intervals from the city center for travelling to General José Antonio Anzoategui International Airport from the center. Airport shuttle is the choice of the passengers who want a more comfortable travel compared to bus. You can make the payment after getting on the vehicle. Travelling to the airport by using an airport shuttle takes about 20 minutes and you can directly reach the airport terminal by benefiting from these comfortable vehicles.

Car Rental

You have also the opportunity to rent a car in the center of Barcelona. Renting a car is generally preferred by the travellers who want to travel to different points around the city. After renting your car, you can reach your destination in about 15 minutes by following the directions that will take you to the airport from the city center. If you want to leave the car at Barcelona Airport, you can easily evaluate this option by contacting the car rental company in advance.

Private Vehicle

If you have a private vehicle that you use in the city, you can reach airport in about 15-20 minutes. When you follow the directions to the airport from the center, you can easily reach the airport terminal in a short time. There are also waiting areas for the visitors who arrive at the airport with their own vehicles. If you want to leave your car at the airport for a longer period of time, you can use the airport parking area which offers an affordable service.

Airport Information

General José Antonio Anzoategui International Airport, which is one of the busiest airports of Venezuela, is located about 10 kilometers away from Barcelona. The airport, which provides transportation to the capital of the country and many important points of North and South America, meets most of the needs of its visitors.

At the airport, you will also find a store where you can buy souvenirs or books as well as the restaurants where you can eat delicious dishes and find some food alternatives while waiting for your flight.

There is also a clinic which you can evaluate in case of any need. There is also an art gallery for passengers who will spend some time at the airport. While waiting for your flight at the airport, you can perform your banking transactions by using the ATMs or visit the foreign exchange office where you can perform your currency transactions. There are also telephones that you can use for making your calls.

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.

You can reach the city center by the car you will rent from Taif Airport in approximately 20-25 minutes. In Saudi Arabia, oil is quite cheap compared to Turkey. Hence, one of the best options for your transportation is renting a car. On average, the amount you would pay for the oil to go to the city center from Taif Airport is approximately 1-2 TL.