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It is incredibly easy to get to Bergen Airport from any point in Bergen, especially from the center of the city, which has a wide public transportation network. Among the means of transportation you can go to the airport directly without needing to transfer are suburban trains, trams, buses and taxis.

Train

The main train and bus stations in Bergen, which are located at walking distance from the city center of Bergen, are very close. From the train station in central Bergen you can take suburban trains that go directly to Bergen Airport. These trains also provide connection to Arna, Voss, Myrdal Flam.

There is only one suburban train line serving in Bergen city. Bergen Airport is among the stops on this line. Going to the airport in 15-20 minutes with the suburban train from the train station in the city will save you time.

Bus

Bergen city buses are managed by Skyss company and there is a common ticketing system operated by this company. This ticket system covers all public transportation in Bergen. If you reserve your seat from the website of Tide Buss (www.tide.no), the local city buses, you can travel at much more reasonable prices. The express buses of Tide Buss provide a very fast access between the terminals.

Single use Skyss bus tickets cost 67 Norwegian krone for adults. A daily ticket costs 95 krone, 7-day ticket cost 335 krone, while tickets that can be used ten times cost 555 krone. It is very simple to get Skyss bus tickets from ticket sales points in the city center, from ticket vending machines or from internet. You can also get your ticket via your smart phone if you download the “Skyss Billett” application.

Buses going to the airport, named as Airport Bus, depart from the Radisson Blu Hotel, fish market and Radisson Blu Royal Hotel in the city center and go directly to Bergen Airport. The first ride of the buses departing every 10 minutes on weekdays is at 06:50 in the morning. After midnight, you are likely to reach the airport quickly thanks to the airport bus that departs at 01:00, 02:00 and 03:00.

These buses depart on frequent intervals on Saturdays and Sundays also. The buses depart from the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel and Bryggen (the first stop in the city center). If you want to go to Bergen airport with the airport bus you need to pay 100 Norwegian krone as the most current fare. The round-trip ticket costs 170 krone. Departure points of another airport bus service (www.fjordnorway.com) are Lagunen shopping center, Bergen bus station (N platform) and Bergen train station.

You can go directly to the airport taking the Stromgaten bus number 8, which is departing 5 times in an hour from the city center. The buses depending on a special transport system called Light Rail also go to the airport departing from train station and the bus station every day from 06:00 to 01:00 every 10 minutes. You have to purchase your tickets from the station or ticket vending machines.

Taxi

Bergen taxis, unlike usual, are ultra-luxury as the vehicles are from famous brands like Audi, Mercedes, Volvo, BMW, Volkswagen. You can pay by credit card in almost all taxis. Bergen taxis are both reliable and fast, although expensive, and they all serve with taximeters. It is possible that you will encounter a lot of taxis outside the city bus and train stations, especially in the Bryggen area.

Car Rental

If you are planning to stay longer than a few days in Bergen then the best and most profitable option for you is to rent a car. It is very convenient to rent a car because the city roads are well maintained and the traffic is not heavy. Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, Thriftiy, as well as domestic brands serve you in the city. All you have to do is make a pre-booking before you come to Bergen. It will take 25-30 minutes to get to the airport from Bergen with the car you rent.

Airport Information

Bergen Airport, also known as Flesland, is 19 kilometers south of Bergen city center. Like other international airports, Bergen Airport offers many possibilities to its passengers. These include free internet access, cafés, restaurants and bars, shopping malls, duty free shops, grocery stores, souvenir shops, resting and smoking areas, tourist information offices and information desks about public transportation.

Taif is located on the slopes of the Sarawat Mountains in Mecca province of Saudi Arabia, which has rich ethnic roots and is home to the world's leading industrial and commercial centers. Taif is also referred to as Green Haven, thanks to its about 3,000 gardens. Taif is one of the most preferred cities in the Mecca region, one of the most visited places by tourists in terms of religious tourism, thanks to the developed transportation facilities and affordable accommodation options in the city. It is 150 kilometers away from the city of Mecca.

The most important feature distinguishing Taif from Mecca and Medina, which is the third largest city in Mecca province after Mecca and Jeddah, is that non-Muslim foreigners are allowed to enter the city. You will not have any difficulty in terms of transportation in Taif city, which is located in the western part of Saudi Arabia and in the south-east of Jeddah within the boundaries of the Mecca Administrative Region.

Taif's transportation networks have been extended to the Mecca province as a whole, and even to other parts of Saudi Arabia. There are intercity bus services between major cities in Saudi Arabia such as Riyadh, Jeddah, Mecca, Medina, Taif, Dammam, Abha, Naseem, Tebuk and Hael.

If you prefer to stay in Taif city center, you can go to other cities of Saudi Arabia with these services on daily basis. There are also local buses within the city, like intercity buses. Transportation within the city is very easy. City roads, rail systems, and highway connections allow you to get to any other point in the city as quickly as possible. You can also rent a car for a fixed period of time from the car rental companies for your transportation in Taif.

In fact, the most profitable, time-saving and easiest way to tour other parts of Saudi Arabia apart from Taif is renting a car. Access to the city is very easy thanks to the buses. Local buses within Taif city center are extremely comfortable and reach almost every point of the city. If you travel as a lonely woman on these buses, you must show your passport to the officers. This is because women throughout Saudi Arabia are banned from driving, traveling and accommodating alone. But if you are a tourist and you prove it, you can travel all by yourself.

In Taif city transportation there are many options such as cable car, car, bus and taxi. Because Taif is a bit smaller than other cities in Saudi Arabia, thus local buses are preferred rather than car rental and taxi options. Domestic or foreign tourists willing to travel with intercity trains need to purchase special seats reserved for ladies and families.

Taif Airport, which has direct flights from many parts of the world, is one of the busiest airports in Saudi Arabia. Approximately 30 kilometers east of the city center, Taif Airport has domestic flights to almost every city in Saudi Arabia.

Bus

There are buses directly from the airport to Taif city center. You can easily get to the city center by buses which are cheaper than the taxi. You can purchase your bus tickets online or at the ticket sales points located inside the terminal. You can travel to any point in the city with a bus that you can take from any stop at the exit of the Taif Airport arrival terminal.

It takes approximately 1 hour to get to the city by bus. Local buses, which have stops in many places of Taif, are the most preferred means of transportation for visitors of the city. As is the case throughout Saudi Arabia, few bus seats can be reserved for ladies and families within Taif city.

Traveling as a lonely woman on a bus requires special permission, which can be very difficult for Saudi Arabian citizens. As a lonely woman and tourist, if you want to travel in these buses, you would be asked to prove that you are a tourist by showing your passport.

Taxi

Taking a taxi is the most expensive way of travelling from Taif Airport to the city center. You can take this distance of 29.5 kilometers in approximately 30-35 minutes by taxi. From the airport to the center of Taif, you pay a taxi fare of 160-190 Suudi Riyali (130-150 TL). Of course, the price we specify in TL may vary depending on the changes between the Saudi Riyal and the Turkish Lira. It is more profitable to rent a car or take a bus instead of taking a taxi just outside of the arrival terminal of Taif Airport.

Car Rental

In almost every region of Saudi Arabia, women are prohibited from driving. Therefore, only male tourists can benefit from car rental option. If you rent a navigation device with your car, you can easily go to Taif and other major cities around.

You can reach the city center by the car you will rent from Taif Airport in approximately 20-25 minutes. In Saudi Arabia, oil is quite cheap compared to Turkey. Hence, one of the best options for your transportation is renting a car. On average, the amount you would pay for the oil to go to the city center from Taif Airport is approximately 1-2 TL.