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Nha Trang Airport, which is close to the center of Nha Trang city, is not used for flights for a while. Those who want to travel to different parts of Vietnam and the rest of the world by leaving the city center may prefer Cam Ranh International Airport, which is located about 30 kilometers outside the city. When traveling from Nha Trang city center to Cam Ranh Airport, you can take advantage of affordable buses, use the more costly but more convenient and faster taxis, or complete your trip to the airport by choosing alternatives such as airport shuttle and rental car.

Bus

Traveling to Cam Ranh Airport by buses departing from the city center is the most convenient and cheapest transportation alternative, with fares ranging from 30.000 to 40.000 Vietnam Dong. Buses departing from the center of the city take their passengers to the front of Cam Ranh Airport terminal in about 40-45 minutes. You can purchase your ticket for the bus from the sales points in the city center or on the bus with the local currency. The most important disadvantage of buses compared to taxis and other vehicles is that they only depart from certain points, and as a result, it is difficult to carry your stuff from many points of Nha Trang to the bus stop. You can get off the bus at the terminal and go directly to Cam Ranh Airport.

Taxi 

Taxis are among the first choices, especially of foreign visitors, when travelling from Nha Trang to Cam Ranh International Airport. The comfortable taxi ride from the city center to Cam Ranh International Airport takes about 30 minutes. The fare that you would pay for this ride is about 300.000 Vietnam Dong; this is an amount that can be considered high in Vietnam standards. This corresponds to around 13 USD. If you do not have heavy suitcases with you to carry along to Cam Ranh International Airport, keep in mind that you can share the cab with other passengers going in the same direction and thus reduce the fare you would pay, but still have a comfortable ride.

Car Rental

Although the city center is not rich in terms of car rental options, there are a few alternatives, including especially local rental companies. If you rent your car in Nha Trang, you can follow the airport signs that you can see along the way to travel to Cam Ranh International Airport. If you prefer renting your car from one of the car rental offices at or around the airport, you can easily deliver your car at the airport after arriving at the terminal and take your flight from here. The large car park located at the terminal of Cam Ranh International Airport provides for passengers arriving by rental or private vehicle slots that can be used on an hourly, daily and weekly basis.

Private Shuttles

Another alternative to get to Cam Ranh International Airport directly from the center of Nha Trang is the private shuttles, which are usually preferred by those going to the airport with their families or in large groups. Those staying at a hotel in or around the city center can also make benefit of the private shuttles. In order to do this, you should inform your hotel about the date and hour of the day you will be travelling at and the number of total passengers, and benefit a fast journey to Cam Ranh airport with these comfortable vehicles by asking one to pick you up from your hotel. Thanks to the affordable fares, private shuttles are also among the preferred means of transportation by the local people. Thus, travelling with a private shuttle also offers you to get to know the local people better.

Airport Information

Nha Trang Airport serving Nha Trang is not being used for flights for a while. Those who want to travel to different parts of Vietnam and the rest of the world by leaving the city center may prefer Cam Ranh International Airport, which is located about 30 kilometers from the city. It is possible to spend your time at Cam Ranh International Airport by tasting delicious Vietnamese-style food, trying sweets or enjoying hot and cold drinks. The airport does not offer very rich alternatives with regards to main courses. For this reason, it is recommended for you to eat your proper meal before leaving the city center and then travel to the airport. The Cam Ranh International Airport, which is a hosting ticket sales offices, cafeterias, souvenir shops and relaxation areas, welcomes every year passengers who want to travel directly to many destinations in and out of Vietnam. Regular flights from the airport to Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi in the country and outside Vietnam to cities such as Russia's Vladivostok, Habarovsk and Novosibirsk are operated.

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.