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Taif International Airport

Taif, Saudi Arabia

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Elevation

4848 ft

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Location

Taif · 02 · Saudi Arabia

Connectivity

13 routes · 9 destinations

Position

21.485°, 40.544° · 4848 ft elev.

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Gateway to the City of Roses in the Saudi highlands.

Opened

1960

Location

Taif, Saudi Arabia

Taif International Airport (IATA: TIF, ICAO: OETF) is a public airport serving the city of Taif, located in the Mecca Region of Saudi Arabia at an elevation of approximately 1,879 meters (6,165 feet) above sea level. The airport handles both domestic and limited international traffic, connecting Taif to major Saudi cities and select regional destinations. The airport has undergone modernization efforts as part of Saudi Arabia's broader Vision 2030 initiative to develop regional aviation infrastructure. It serves as an important gateway for pilgrims, tourists, and residents visiting Taif, known for its cooler climate, roses, and honey. Taif's altitude makes it a popular summer retreat, contributing to seasonal passenger demand.

Terminals

The airport operates with a single terminal building handling both domestic and international passengers.

Getting to & from

Ground transport from the airport to central Taif is primarily available via taxis and private car hire, as no dedicated rail or bus rapid transit link currently exists.

Airlines here

Saudia (Saudi Arabian Airlines) is the primary carrier operating at Taif International Airport, offering domestic routes to cities including Riyadh and Jeddah, with some regional services.

Notable facts

›Situated at approximately 1,879 meters (6,165 feet) above sea level, making it one of the higher-elevation airports in Saudi Arabia.
›Taif is known as the 'City of Roses,' and the airport serves a significant influx of visitors during the annual rose season.
›The airport also supports military aviation operations alongside civilian services.
›Part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 regional airport development program.
›Serves as an alternative relief airport for the heavily trafficked King Abdulaziz International Airport in nearby Jeddah.

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Route map (9 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Express One International

Saudi Arabian Airlines

Saudia

Turkish Airlines

AlMasria Universal Airlines

Nas Air

Routes

TIF → CAIEO · 320

TIF → DXBFZ · 73H

TIF → SHJG9 · 320

TIF → CAINP · 320

TIF → DOHQR · 321 320

TIF → AHBSV · 320

TIF → DMMSV · 320

TIF → RUHSV · 320

TIF → ISTTK · 319

TIF → CAIUJ · 320

TIF → DMMXY · 320

TIF → KWIXY · 320

TIF → RUHXY · 320

Aircraft operating here

Airbus A32011 routes 73H1 routes Airbus A3211 routes Airbus A3191 routes

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Encyclopaedia

Taif International Airport, formerly Taif Regional Airport, is an airport in Taif, Saudi Arabia. The airport is located 30 km to the east of Taif and 70 km from Mecca. The airport is considered important in Saudi aviation history as it witnessed the first landing of Ibn Saud's plane, founder of the Kingdom. It was converted to a regional airport in 2009 when GACA allowed international airlines to operate at the airport as the city's population was increasing and to reduce pressure on the three main airports at the time.

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