Search Flights from Mineralnye Vody to Taif

Mineralnye Vody, meaning mineral water in Russian, is a small city located in the Stavropol Kayrı region in the southwestern part of Russia. You can travel to Mineralnye Vody International Airport to get to this city known for its mineral water deposits. In addition to Mineralnye Vody, this airport also serves many other cities such as Cherkessk, Kislovodsk, Pyatigorsk, Yessentuki.

Mineralnye Vody, located near the Kuma River, has a small city with a very low population. As a result, public transportation choices within the city are also limited. You can travel by bus within the city; but taxi or car rental options may be more useful.

You can also travel to neighboring cities via Mineralnye Vody Train Station. Trains do not operate within the city. The distance between the city center and the airport is about 4 kilometers. So it is very easy to reach the airport. If you want to take advantage of public transport you can go to the bus station, alternatively you can consider renting a car or taking a taxi.

Bus

It is possible to travel to the airport by bus number 10 or 11, which pass through the train station or the central bus terminal. These buses depart every half an hour and arrive at the airport in twenty to twenty-five minutes. Except for reaching the airport, if you are planning to use public transport in the city, the only option is the bus. By buses you can reach every part of the city.

Car Rental

You can rent your car from many car rental companies located in the city, or you can easily travel to the airport by reserving your car online before your flight.

Taxi

Mineralnye Voda taxis are very convenient for your budget and the vehicles are comfortable. You can choose to take a taxi to get to the airport.

Airport Information

Mineralnye Vody International Airport is well known as one of the largest airports in Russia. Apart from Mineralnye Vody, you can also reach cities like Cherkessk, Kislovodsk, Pyatigorsk and Yessentuki from the airport. There are facilities to ensure you have a pleasant time in the airport; but your alternatives are more limited than at a major airport.

At the international terminal, there is a big duty free store where you can buy a variety of quality products. Apart from that, you can find various restaurants and cafes, and spend time in boutique shops selling traditional products. There are also family areas designed for parents with children under the age of seven in the terminal.

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.