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Buses are the most convenient option that you can choose to reach the airport from Taif city center. You can also get to the airport by taxi or by renting a car from the city center.

Bus

Direct buses to the airport depart from Al Taif Station in Taif Al Faisaliah. Local bus services operated by SAPTCO depart on short intervals. According to the current information in SAPTCO's web site the fare you will pay for this trip, which is about 30 kilometers, is 15 Saudi Riyals and it takes about 1 hour. You can make your reservation at the official website of SAPTCO or you can get your ticket from the sales points. It is also possible to buy tickets from almost every stop.

Taxi

You must absolutely have an agreement with the driver about the fare before you start your journey, if you are taking a taxi without a taximeter. Otherwise, you can pay really high fares. Taxis are the least preferred means of transportation by visitors of Taif, where there is not much alternatives in terms of transportation in the city.

Taxi fares are more expensive than other means of transportation. This is why we recommend you take advantage of the bus or car rental service instead of taxis. You should be careful about the taxi you take. In Taif, limousine taxis, for example, are also available and they are much more expensive than regular taxis.

Car Rental

There are car rental companies located in the city as well as in Taif Airport. Car rental companies are as popular as local buses, as the oil prices here are low. In additions, there are extremely modern highways in Taif that has links to all nearby cities. You can go to the airport with your vehicle rented from Taif city and deliver it to the same car rental company in the terminal.

Airport Information

Taif Airport, 70 kilometers from Mecca and 30 kilometers from Taif city center, is an airport suitable for international and domestic flights. You will not find much shops and similar entertainment areas at Taif Airport, which is smaller than other airports in Saudi Arabia with regard to area and capacity.

Taif Airport is of great importance for the history of Saudi aviation. The first one to land this airport was Ibn Saud, the founder of the kingdom. It is an airport used both for military and public purposes.

In the terminal you can find a small parking area for cars and the offices of most preferred car rental companies throughout Saudi Arabia. You can also see bus stops and taxi stands, from where you can take a bus or taxi to Taif city center, at a short distance from the terminal exit.

The airport interior design is not too complicated as there is not much to do inside the airport. Several major airline companies, including Turkish Airlines, organize flights to Taif Airport.

There are a variety of transportation methods to get to the city from Vienna International Airport, which is located 18 km away. You can get to the city from the airport by taxi, bus, train, and rental car.

Taxi

Taxis are the fastest transportation alternative to get to the city center from Vienna International Airport. Taxis are very convenient and easily accessible at the airport. Taxis are accessible the moment you land, providing quick transportation to the city center. Although taxis are a more expensive method of transportation they are among the most comfortable options.

Train

Taking the train to the city center is the most affordable transportation option and could be the best choice for you. The Vienna S-Bahn train from the airport takes about 25 minutes to get to the city center. The City Airport Train is another train you can take to the city center. This train travels directly to Wien Mitte station. The total trip takes about 16 minutes. The City Airport Train runs every day from 5:30 am to 11:30 pm. The ICE (Intercity-Express) operates between Vienna International Airport and the Main Station. These trains run every 30-minutes.  

Bus

Buses are a more affordable transportation option, especially compared to taxis. Buses operate between the airport and various locations in the city. Buses also provide transportation to other cities nearby. With a bus you can get to the city center, Wien West, and Wien Meidling train stations in 20 to 45 minutes.

Car-sharing

Car-sharing is another way to get to the city from Vienna International Airport. You must pay the required fee before entering the vehicle designated to you and then you can be on your way. You can also drop the car off wherever you want. The companies Car2go and Drivenow at the airport provide this service.

Rental Car

Renting a car is a comfortable and quick way to get to the city center from the airport. There are various rental car companies located at the airport. If you want you can drop off your rental vehicle at the rental car offices located in the city or continue to use the vehicle during your trip and return it to the airport before your departure. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Avis, Budget, Buchbinder, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, Megadrvie, Sixt and Thrifty.