Search Flights from Taif to Astrakhan

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.

Astrakhan, the administrative center and capital city of the Astrakhan Oblast in the Russian Federation, is situated in the valley where the Volga River meets the Caspian Sea. The city of Astrakhan consists of a large number of small and big islands, which are connected to each other more than thirty bridges. It is also a complete port city with its physical structure. ıt can also be said that Astrakhan is a big industrial city for the region.

The city is especially famous for its watermelon and a fun festival is held during the harvest time. Fish and fishing are also very important for Astrakhan. The fish festival held in April brings many enthusiasts to this city from around the world. Art and cultural events are an indispensable part the of life in the city.

In addition, the city is also known as a student city thanks to many universities and higher education institutions it has. If you are going to travel to the city in July and August, you can also visit the magnificent Lotus Valley on Volga River. It is very comfortable to walk around the center of this small city, which is formed by more than ten islands connected to each other by bridges. As an alternative, renting a bike is also a highly preferred way of transportation.

If you want to explore the city more comfortably, you can take a guided tour thanks to special sightseeing buses. Although buses are used for public transportation, it is also possible to take advantage of sea transportation in this port city. You can easily get a taxi in the city center. Taximeters are available in the taxis and you are charged based on the distance covered.

If you want to go to Astrakhan from Moscow, there are train services connecting Astrakhan and Moscow between May and September. If you have enough time, you can also get to Moscow via the Volga River in 10 days by ships and experience an unforgettable river journey. It is also possible to make this journey by car you can rent.

If you have rented a car, you can go down to the Volga side and take a trip to Astrakhan's famous watermelon fields and also visit the Watermelon Museum. You can also make this trip by private tourist buses. There is no public transport system from Astrakhan Naromanovo International Airport to the city center. Taxi and car rental are the transportation alternatives you can choose from. If your hotel offers airport transfer service, you can also take advantage of this service as another option.

You can reach the city center from the airport in less than half an hour under normal traffic conditions.

Taxi

There is a taxi stand at the exit of the airport and it is open 24 hours a day during the week. You can reach the city center from the airport easily and comfortably in 25 minutes on average.

Rent a car

You can make your travel special and comfortable both for transportation to the city center and your trip by renting a car from the offices of car rental companies at the airport. Although Astrakhan is a small city which is very convenient to explore by walking or biking, car rental is a very popular alternative for those who want to visit the islands or travel to the watermelon fields. You can reach the city center from the airport in about 25 minutes by renting a car. You just need to drive through P214 road to get to the city center.

Hotel Shuttles

Although all hotels don't offer transfer services, some hotels in Astrakhan provide airport shuttle services for their guests. You can get to the hotel you are going to stay quickly without any problem thanks to these special transfer services that meet you at the airport if you make a reservation in advance.