Search Flights from Monterrey (Mexico) to Taif

Monterrey Airport, also known as General Mariano Escobedo Airport, is located approximately 25 kilometers far from the city center. Passengers who would like to come to the airport from the center can take the buses which start working early in the morning and continue working until midnight. For those who will go to the airport from Monterrey and its surrounding region, taxis, rental cars and hotel shuttles are among the other alternatives which are preferred a lot.

Bus 

By taking a bus from the city center, you can easily come to General Mariano Escobedo Airport from several corners. Buses are also among the most practical and economical alternatives for transportation to the airport, which lies approximately 25 kilometers far from the city center. Leaving the center, buses take passengers to the airport from early hours in the morning until midnight. For the bus, you can buy your ticket from automatic machines and ticket sale offices in the center. If you need to come to Monterrey Airport from the city center very early in the morning or late at night, you can wait for the departure times of the buses or take a taxi. Taxis are among the best vehicle options especially for passengers who have too many heavy suitcases.

Private Car

During your journey to the airport, if you have one, you can drive your private car and arrive at General Mariano Escobedo Airport within about 30 minutes. You can easily reach Monterrey Airport from the city center of Monterrey when you follow the airport signs by heading on Federal Highway 40.

Hotel Shuttle

If your hotel in the city center of Monterrey provides airport shuttles, you can directly go to Monterrey Airport by using these shuttles. Hotel customers can take the shuttles for reasonable prices or for free. Thus, when specifically compared to taxis and rental cars, you can go to the airport from the center more advantageously by taking the shuttles. Do not forget that hotel shuttles generally render services to the passengers only through reservations, and you may need to get a reservation made in order go to the airport by the shuttle.

Car Rental 

Many car rental companies such as Sixt, AVIS, Alamo, Payless, Greenmotion, Hertz and Thrify have offices in the city. By renting a car from the company you prefer, you can come to General Mariano Escobedo Airport within approximately 30-35 minutes. Car rental is highly suitable for those who plan to stay in Monterrey and around it for a longer time. On the other hand, the presence of the offices of car rental companies at the airport provide those who rent a car from the city center and come to the airport with it with convenience.

Airport Shuttle

When you need to travel between the terminals of General Mariano Escobedo Airport, you can take the airport shuttles. With the shuttles working between the terminals A and C, it is extremely easy to go to the other terminal at the airport. You can come out of the terminal and wait at the departure point of the shuttles in order to take a shuttle.

Airport Information

The airport terminal is quite small, and there are areas such as duty-free shop and restaurant for passengers. You can connect to the Internet for free in the VIP lounge inside the airport. There is a small market in Monterrey Airport. If you would like to, you can do shopping here while waiting in the airport. At the airport terminal, you can see souvenir shops for buying interesting souvenirs, and cafes and bars where you can drink while taking a rest. You can buy clothes from the shop, and easily carry out transactions such as withdrawing and transferring money by using ATMs at Monterrey Airport. There is a parking lot in each terminal of the airport for passengers who come here with their cars. You can leave your car in the parking lots at Monterrey Airport for a few hours or the whole day. You can pay with a credit card or in cash in the airport parking lots. If you need to stay somewhere near Monterrey Airport, you can prefer one of the hotels around the 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.

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.