Flying from Dubai to Taif Airport (TIF): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll leave from in Dubai. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Dubai to Taif Airport (TIF) out of here.
Expect to be travelling for 3 hours. That's the average journey time for a direct Dubai to Taif Airport flight.
Taif Airport is located in Taif. The city runs on the UTC+3 timezone and is one hour behind Dubai.
Take your pick of 6 direct services each week between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Taif Airport (TIF). This is the busiest route, with flydubai offering a 11:20am departure from DXB to TIF.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Dubai to TIF. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as January and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Get to your destination in one go from Dubai International Airport (DXB). Direct flights from Dubai to Taif Airport (TIF) are available from here.
Book your direct flight from Dubai to Taif Airport with flydubai. This popular carrier offers services from DXB.
The majority of travellers choose to book seats with flydubai from DXB to TIF.
Flydubai is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 75.0% of its services arriving on schedule.
The journey from central Dubai to DXB takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near Dubai International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Dubai to Taif Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to Dubai International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
With public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Dubai to TIF flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Al Maktoum International Airport:
Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 71%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
About Taif Airport (TIF)
Once your flight from Dubai to Taif Airport has touched down, kick back and relax at a nearby hotel. Velar Inn Hotel is a convenient option just a short drive from TIF.
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Dubai to Taif Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Taif Airport (TIF) to central Taif
From Taif Airport, central Taif is around 23 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It typically takes 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Taif Airport (TIF)
₹ 11,040 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Taif Airport. Return flights start from ₹ 21,496. These prices may change based on availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Dubai to TIF. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Dubai to Taif Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Dubai to Taif Airport (TIF)
December is the quietest month for flights from Dubai to Taif Airport (TIF), while February is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to go to Taif based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
When booking your Dubai to TIF plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. June is the warmest month in Taif, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 37ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Dubai to Taif Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 24ºC.
More about Taif
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Taif right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Dubai to Taif Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Alqumriyah Grand Mousque, Rawabi Land Park and Strawberry Farm, Taif are popular attractions which should be on every Taif itinerary.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
You've visited Taif, now it's time to discover other corners of Saudi Arabia. Travel about 145 kilometres west to Jeddah to check off its top sights. From Jeddah Old Town (Al Balad) to Digital Art Museum (Team Lab) and Jeddah Beach, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Rābigh is another place worth checking out during your travels in Saudi Arabia. Journey to this destination, which is about 209 kilometres northwest of Taif, to see highlights like Splash Water Park.
