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Passengers that want to reach the Luxor International Airport from the city center can travel to the airport terminal by taking a taxi or using private shuttle and car rental, which are among the fastest and most comfortable transportation alternatives. If you are thinking about using taxis in order to reach the Luxor International Airport, you should make sure that you do not pay more than usual for these vehicles, because those vehicles usually do not have a taximeter. For this reason, you can ask your hotel executive about the average cost of a taxi journey from your hotel to the airport, and then you can travel to the terminal of the Luxor International Airport by taking one of these comfortable vehicles.

Taxi

Taxis are the main transportation options that provide service for passengers during their travel from the city center to the Luxor International Airport. You can travel to the airport in Luxor, which is located in Egypt, after a safe journey in a very short time by using a taxi. There can be variations in the prices of taxis because of the fact that those vehicles usually do not have taximeters. Therefore, passengers who prefer to come to the airport by using a taxi should first ask the taxi drivers in the region about the cost of the travel and then make their transportation decisions. Passengers who come to Luxor International Airport by using a taxi usually pay approximately 50 Egyptian Pounds. It is necessary for passenger to get information from the drivers about the taxi fees and to negotiate if necessary, because this amount varies significantly from vehicle to vehicle.

Private Shuttle

One of the most comfortable alternatives for transportation from the city center to the Luxor International Airport is using private shuttle vehicles. You can ask the hotel reception you are staying in the city regarding booking a private shuttle service for you and picking you up from your hotel at any time you want to reach the Luxor International Airport terminal. Those service charges can vary depending on the total distance you travel and the number of passengers. However, the charges for using both taxis and services in the city are not considered very high. Before traveling to the Luxor International Airport, you can look for the service alternatives within the region and save time by reserving your place in the vehicle in advance if you want.

Car Rental

Passengers that want to come to the Luxor International Airport can prefer renting a car after searching local companies from the city center. Although renting a car in the region is not counted as one of the main transportation choices for foreign guests, it is one of the direct and comfortable alternatives to reach the airport. When you reach the Luxor International Airport with the car you rent from the city center, you can use the airport parking lot for a short while and park your car here during that time.

Airport Information

Luxor International Airport is generally used for flights to cities such as Cairo, Jeddah and Kuwait, while there are also seasonal flights to European cities such as Frankfurt, Berlin, Düsseldorf and Frankfurt. The airport has check-in desks, post office, bank, lounge and ATM. You can find small shops where you can buy souvenirs that remind you of your trip to Egypt. There are also restaurants and cafes where you can taste delicious and local snacks and meals at the Luxor International Airport, and you can enjoy all these opportunities. If you want to buy newspapers, drinks and tobacco, you can visit the stores located at the airport and shop from those.

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.