Taif travel guide

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You're Going to Love Taif

With a population of 530,848, Taif is a must-see destination in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Taif has to offer.

When to visit Taif

Taif in February
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Taif in February
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Taif

Plane

When flying to Taif, you’ll arrive at Taif (TIF), which is located 17 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Taif from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 10h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Taif is to pick up a car hire from Jeddah, which is about 81 miles from Taif. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Europcar, among others, in Jeddah.

Plane

When flying to Taif, you’ll arrive at Taif (TIF), which is located 17 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Taif from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 10h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Taif is to pick up a car hire from Jeddah, which is about 81 miles from Taif. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Europcar, among others, in Jeddah.

Airports near Taif

TIFTaif

Airlines serving Taif

KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,472 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,770 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (495 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (194 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (181 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (777 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (462 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (325 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (961 reviews)
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Where to stay in Taif

Average rates range from around £46 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £159 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Taif

Most booked hotels in Taif

Fakhamet Al Taif 1 Hotel Apartments
2 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£36+

Hiring a car in Taif

The most frequently booked car type in Taif is Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

The most frequently booked car type in Taif is Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.