How to find cheap flights to Taif Airport (TIF)
$1,035 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Taif Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to TIF, the lowest fare is $509.
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Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get the lowest price on tickets to Taif, where Taif Airport is located, if you book early. Airlines usually offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' filter and expand your search for cheap flights to Taif. This will list all the airports around your departure and arrival points.
Think about taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes usually cost less. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Taif Airport.
Best time to go to Taif
You can usually hop on the cheapest flight to Taif in May.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to TIF, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
If you'd like to experience Taif at its liveliest, book your flights to TIF for February. Traveling during peak periods often means more to see and do compared to other times.
December is the quietest time of year to visit if you prefer a more relaxed vibe. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Taif then.
Check the weather conditions before you head off. June is the warmest time of year in Taif, with averages of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 8ºC (46ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Don't want to pack a raincoat? June is the driest month in Taif, averaging one day of rain.
It rains the most in April, which gets around nine days of wet weather.
Flying to Taif Airport (TIF): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Taif Airport, these leading airlines make getting to Taif nice and easy:
Qatar Airways is the leading carrier for on-time performance. Up to 93% of its flights into this airport touch down as scheduled, making it a great choice when booking your TIF plane ticket.
The local timezone at TIF is UTC+3.
Velar Inn Hotel is a comfortable stay within an easy drive of Taif Airport. Rest and recharge here after your flight to TIF.
Taif Airport is known for its punctual performance, with up to 84% of outbound flights landing as scheduled. That's good news whether you're catching a connection or flying home.
Taif Airport is located in Taif, Mecca Province, Saudi Arabia.
Getting to central Taif from Taif Airport (TIF)
TIF is about 23 kilometers from central Taif.
Once you've touched down from your flight to TIF, the drive to the center takes around 25 minutes.
Expect the ride to take roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
If you want to stay near the action in Taif, drop your bags at one of these comfy hotels:
Taif highlights
These leading attractions should feature on your to-do list after stepping off your flight to Taif:
Alqumriyah Grand Mousque: Offering a memorable introduction to everything the city has to offer, this landmark is around 0.80 kilometers southeast of the center.
Alkhazan Garden: You'll find this park roughly 2 kilometers west of the center. It offers a nice change of pace while exploring Taif.
Strawberry Farm, Taif: This is just one more reason to visit this city. A top landmark, it's around 0.16 kilometers north of the center of Taif.
How to get to Mecca from Taif Airport (TIF)
On your way to the nearby city of Mecca? It's about 97 kilometers from TIF. It'll take you around 1 hour 20 minutes to drive to the center.
Traveling from Taif Airport (TIF) to Ash Shafā
If Ash Shafā is where you want to be, public transport will take around 3 hours 5 minutes from Taif Airport. This city is about 48 kilometers from TIF.
It'll take you 55 minutes or so to drive to Ash Shafā.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Feel like exploring more? Jeddah will keep things interesting on your trip through Saudi Arabia. It's about 145 kilometers west of Taif and features Jeddah Old Town (Al Balad), Digital Art Museum (Team Lab) and Jeddah Beach. The main airport for this city is Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED).
Another city in Saudi Arabia that has plenty going for it is Mecca. From Taif, it's roughly 56 kilometers west and features highlights like Almashar Alharam Mosque and Mecca. Add a stop at Masjid Al Khaif too.
Or venture to Ash Shafā, about 48 kilometers southwest of Taif. Al Shafa Park, Mountain Side Picture Taking Location and mountain Park are just a taste of what's waiting.