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.

Passengers arriving at Vaernes Airport can benefit from transportation options such as taxi, train, and bus to get to Trondheim city center comfortably. The journey to the city center takes about 35 minutes by train and it is shorter for those who take a taxi. If you prefer to travel by bus to reach the city center, you can arrive at Trondheim city center in 30 minutes.

Train

You can go directly to Trondheim city center in about 35 minutes by taking a train from Vaernes Airport. Transportation costs are generally high in the country. However, you can benefit from trains at affordable prices compared to taking a taxi. The departure schedule, routes and other details of the trains that will take you to Trondheim city center from the airport, are accessible via the internet and so you can plan your travel plan conveniently in advance.

Bus

Once you get on Flybussen buses, also known as Nettbuss, you can go up to St. Olavs Hospital and Sorgenfri station in the city center. Apart from trains, the bus is one of the most affordable options for transportation from Vaernes Airport. Moreover, you can get on the buses to get to the city center from early in the morning until late hours in the night. You can find out the bus schedules and fares on the websites of the bus companies in a detailed way, or you can get information from the information desk after arriving at the airport.

Once you get on the Unilbuss bus, you can easily reach the places such as Værnes, Torget, Royal Garden, Ranheim and Solsiden directly by bus. You can contact the information line by phone at (+46) 8120 92000  for information about the bus services to the city center or nearby places from the airport.

Taxi

You can find the available taxis right outside the arrivals terminal of Vaernes Airport. You can contact STJØRDAL TAXI at +47 07483 for more information. NORGESTAXI TRONDHEIM is also one of the taxi companies providing taxi services in the area and you can call it at +47 08000. Alternatively, you can also contact TRØNDERTAXI at +47 07373.

Rent a car

For transportation to Trondheim city center, you can also enjoy the car rental option by renting a car from the local car rental companies in Vaernes Airport and around. The ride to the city center takes about 25 minutes. You will also have the chance to see the unique nature and other beauties of the area and once you reach your destination, you can leave the car in the city center. You can also deliver the car in front of the terminal building of Vaernes Airport if you will return the airport.