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Taxi, private shuttle, hotel shuttle, car rental and motorcycle are among the means of transportation that passengers can use to reach Penang International Airport from the city center. Buses are among the most budget-friendly alternatives among these vehicles, and there is also a free internet connection on airport buses. However, buses offer service at certain hours, and those traveling outside these hours may need other alternatives such as taxis. You can travel to Penang International Airport from the city center by using taxis at any time you want. Those, who will use taxis for traveling to the airport, should pay attention to the drivers who demand too much for this route. You can get information about the average costs of traveling from your hotel to the airport and other important places in the region by taxi and negotiate with taxi drivers in Penang accordingly.

Taxi

The cost of traveling from the city center to Penang International Airport is about 40 Malaysian Ringgit. While traveling to the airport from the city center by using a taxi, you can talk to the driver before getting on the taxi and learn how much you will pay for this transportation. In Penang, taxi drivers may ask higher amounts especially from foreign tourists. From your hotel, you can get information about the average cost of traveling to Penang International Airport by using a taxi. Taxis are not normally too expensive, but it is useful to be careful about situations such as foreign tourists may be charged higher amounts. If you have heavy luggage or traveling with 3-4 passengers from the center to Penang Airport, you may want a larger vehicle.

Motorcycle

In Penang, motorcycles are among the practical alternatives that are often preferred both in the city and for the transportation to the airport. You can rent a motorcycle at an affordable price like 24 Malaysian Ringgit daily and leave it at the motorcycle rental office in the terminal when you arrive at the airport. When renting a motorcycle, you may be asked to show your documents such as passport and pay a certain amount of deposit.

Ferry

It is possible to reach many points by using ferries from places such as Butterworth or Weld Quay where there are also bus and train stations. After getting off the ferry, you can travel to Penang International Airport and save time by using a taxi or other alternative means of transportation. Ticket prices of ferries are around 1.20 Malaysian Ringgit in the region. Keep in mind that you may have to pay for ferries and other public transportation vehicles in Penang by using the country's currency.

Car Rental

There are many international rental companies in Penang such as Alamo, AVIS, Enterprise and Hertz. You can reach Penang International Airport in about 30 minutes by renting a car in Penang city center. Car rental companies usually offer service between 08:00 am and 09:00 pm. You can also find other companies offering service at late hours. You can get information about renting a car in Penang by reaching the AVIS car rental office in the region by calling +60 04 643 9633.

Airport Information

Penang International Airport, which welcomes flights organized from important centers of the region such as Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Singapore, is one of the three busiest airports of Malaysia. Located 16 kilometers away from George Town, which is the state capital of Penang, the airport is used as a connection point for many centers located in Southeast Asia. Pearl Island Golf and Country Club are located near the airport which offers a very modern atmosphere with check-in desks, waiting rooms, baggage reclaim areas. These places are at the service of travelers who want to play golf before or after their flights. You can use Penang International Airport for traveling to Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan and the Philippines. At the airport, you can try tastes specific to Southeast Asia or buy souvenirs that will remind you Penang. You can also benefit from the parking service offered to the passengers of Penang Airport.

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.