Search Flights from Ghardaia to Taif

It is very easy to reach Noumerat Airport from the center of Ghardaia, one of the cities of Algeria but you need to make your vehicle choice carefully. The distance between Ghardaia city center and Noumerat Airport is only 15 kilometers. There are buses departing at certain hours of the day and carry passengers to the airport from the center. However, you can get on a taxi or a private shuttle for a safer and more comfortable travel. Another alternative that you can prefer for travelling to Noumerat Airport is to make a reservation in order to rent a car. Renting a car is a safe and budget-friendly transportation alternative for passengers who want to reach the airport which is about 20 minutes away from the center.

The potential disadvantage of renting a car is that the signs giving direction to the passengers can be complicated. You can make a little search in advance about the roads on your route in order not to get lost.

Taxi

By getting on a taxi in the city center, you can take the road to Noumerat Airport which is about 15 kilometers away. Taxi is a very ideal option for travelling to the airport in a short time. All you need to be careful while using a taxi in the city and other places of the country is the taximeter.

If the driver doesn’t open the taximeter while travelling to the airport, you may have to pay a higher fare than the normal fare. Especially foreign tourists may face this problem. You can make sure that the taximeter is open when you get on the taxi. You can ask the driver to open it in order not to pay too much money for this travel.

You can also bargain on the fare before getting on any taxi and have a more budget-friendly travel to your destination. If the driver doesn’t accept this offer or doesn’t open the taximeter, you can prefer another vehicle.

Private Shuttle

Passengers, who want to travel to Noumerat Airport from the center of Ghardaia, generally prefer using a taxi. However, private shuttles are also among the options which offer a safe and affordable transportation to the airport.

You can get in contact with the hotels in Ghardaia and get support from them in order to make a reservation and obtain information about the private shuttle options. If your priority is safety, you can prefer using a private shuttle for your transportation to the airport from the city center even though the cost of this service is higher than the other options.

Travelling to the terminal of Noumerat Airport from the city center by using a private shuttle takes about 20 minutes. You can determine your departure time according to this duration. You can reserve a shuttle only for yourself but you should keep in mind that this is much more expensive than using a shared shuttle.

Airport Information

The airport, which is located approximately 20 kilometers away from the center of Ghardaia, Algeria, is generally used for short-distance regional flights. You can fly to Noumerat Airport from the capital of Algeria and other big cities of the country.

International flights generally land at the capital and it is necessary to transfer from here to reach Ghardaia. The airport has a lounge where you can comfortably wait for your flight. There are also various stores for those who want to do some shopping. The airport isn’t very rich in terms of eating and drinking areas. You can find coffee, tea and snacks at the 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.