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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.

Saint Catherine International Airport is used only for military flights. For this reason, passengers traveling to the region can prefer Cairo International Airport or Sharm El Sheikh Airport. It is possible to take advantage of many alternatives such as shuttle, bus, taxi and car rental for travelling to Saint Catherine city center from the both airports. The cost of shuttles in the country is generally affordable and you can opt for one of these vehicles to travel to Saint Catherine and its surrounding area provided that you make a reservation in advance.

Taxis and rental cars are costlier than shuttles with the effect of the relatively long distance. No matter which vehicle you choose, you can make a reservation in advance for the vehicle you prefer and reach Saint Catherine and the nearby area without wasting any time.

Taxi

You can travel to the center of Saint Catherine by using a taxi that you will see in front of the terminals when you land at Cairo International Airport or Sharm El-Sheikh Airport which is another alternative that you can prefer for the transportation to the region. However, the cost of travelling to the center by taxi may be high since the both airports are not close to the region. When you land at Cairo International Airport, you can also easily find a taxi at late hours. By visiting the information desk at the airports, you can get information about the cost of travelling to the region by taxi, finding a taxi and other issues. Then, you can choose your transportation vehicle.

Car Rental 

Passengers, who want to rent a car at Cairo International Airport or Sharm El-Sheikh Airport, can visit one of the car rental offices at the airport. If you make an online reservation in advance for a suitable vehicle, you can easily receive it in a short time even in the busiest periods. If you are visiting the region for the first time, you can take a navigation device or map with you in order to easily reach Saint Catherine and nearby places. If you are planning to stay at a hotel close to Saint Catherine, you can inform your hotel about your wish to rent a car. In this way, your hotel can make a reservation from one of the car rental companies located in Cairo or Sharm El-Sheikh.

Private Shuttle 

Shuttles are among the preferred transportation options since they offer more budget-friendly and faster travel for passengers compared to taxis. You can get on a shuttle in front of the terminals of Sharm El-Sheikh Airport and Cairo International Airport and comfortably travel to Saint Catherine and nearby places. The amount you need to pay for benefitting from this service varies depending on the distance and the season travelled. You can get information about the updated shuttle fares by phone or over the internet and travel to Saint Catherine and nearby regions by using these comfortable vehicles.