Search Flights from Saarbruecken to Taif

Public transportation in Saarbrücken is quite developed and getting to the airport from the city center is incredibly easy and cheap. The bus network in the city offers a variety of alternatives, all of which provide reliable and comfortable transportation between the airport and the city center. Saarbrücken Airport, which is located only 15 km from the city center, is also accessible by taxi or rental car. It takes an average of 20 to 25 minutes to get to the airport from the city center.

Bus

City bus number 16 departs from the Quai 9 platform of the Gare Centrale main railway station, which is located in close proximity to Saarbrücken city center. This bus provides direct transportation to Saarbrücken Airport in about 25 minutes. The most current fare for a one-way ticket on this bus was 1.50 euros. Since it is a city bus you have to pay the bus fare with the driver. In addition, bus number 27 provides transportation between Brebach and Saarbrücken Airport.

Another alternative in addition to city buses are the R10 regional buses. The R10 bus provides direct transportation to Saarbrücken Airport from the city center. The stops along this line’s route are as follows: Saarbrücken, Saarbrücken Airport, Assweiler and Blieskostel. This bus only runs once per hour. It takes about 28 to 30 minutes to get to the airport from the city center via the R10 regional bus. The most current ticket fare for the R10 bus was 2.30 euros. The R10 bus provides easy and affordable transportation to the airport. You can purchase a ticket from the bus driver or from the SaarBahn automated ticket machines located at most of the stops in the city.

Taxi

Taxis are another practical and convenient transportation alternative to get to the airport from the city. It takes about 10 to 15 minutes to get to Saarbrücken Airport from the city via taxi. Although the distance between the city and the airport is quite short, the fare for this 15-minute trip is usually between 30 to 35 euros. There are various taxi companies in the city that you can call to instantly get a vehicle, such as Taxi Zentrale (+49681155000) and Taxibetrieb Frank Reiser (+491728934720).

Rental Car

There are various international rental car companies as well as local rental car companies in Saarbrücken that you can rent a vehicle from. The airport is connected to the A6 motorway. It takes about 10 minutes to get to airport from the city by car. Take the A6 motorway towards Münheim and then take the Fechingen exit. Another option is to go from L108 Brebach using the B406 motorway.

Airport Information

Saarbrücken International Airport is located 15 km southeast of Saarbrücken city center. The airport offers passengers a variety of services to meet their pre-flight and post-flight needs. The airport contains various eating, drinking, and rest areas that passengers can take advantage of. If you are a fan of shopping at the airport then you should definitely go to Heinemann, the duty-free shop, and Airportshop stores at Saarbrücken Airport.

There are also restaurants and cafes where passengers can get a bite to eat or something to drink including Bistro Finetime, Take-Off Bar, and Panoramic Café with Beer Garden, which has a striking view. The airport also features travel agencies, rental car offices, shuttle service providers, ATMs, banks, currency exchange offices, VIP lounges, and free internet access.

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.