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 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Taif has to offer.

When to visit Taif

Taif in February
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Taif in February
Estimated hotel price
£54
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 27 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Taif from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 12h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Taif is to pick up a car hire from Jeddah, which is about 130 km from Taif. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Key Rent A Car, among others, in Jeddah.

Plane

When flying to Taif, you’ll arrive at Taif (TIF), which is located 27 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Taif from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 12h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Taif is to pick up a car hire from Jeddah, which is about 130 km from Taif. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Key Rent A Car, among others, in Jeddah.

Airports near Taif

TIFTaif

Airlines serving Taif

KLM
Good (844 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,628 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,254 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,429 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (931 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (412 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (528 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (730 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (193 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (189 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (772 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (486 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (960 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (59 reviews)
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Where to stay in Taif

Average rates range from around £73 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £170 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 (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 52% 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 (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.