Travelling from Taif Airport (TIF) to Riyadh Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Taif Airport to Riyadh Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Riyadh's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Taif.
Flights from TIF to RUH start from 01:35 — the first with Saudia. The latest departure is at 23:30 with flynas. In total, there are 61 weekly Taif Airport to Riyadh Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your TIF to RUH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can fly nonstop to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Book a ticket with one of these carriers that offer direct flights from Taif Airport to Riyadh Airport:
Saudia is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With a dependable 87.18% of services arriving as planned, Flynas is the most punctual carrier operating TIF to RUH flights.
Handy information about Taif Airport (TIF)
Taif Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 84% of flights that take off from TIF arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To get to Taif Airport from central Taif, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near TIF. Whether you've booked an early flight from Taif Airport to Riyadh Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Hop off your Taif Airport to Riyadh Airport flight and jump into your hotel bed soon after. If you're searching for a comfy option within easy reach of RUH, check out Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel.
Travel at your own pace with a Riyadh Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Homes and venture far and wide through Riyadh and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Riyadh Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
Riyadh Airport to the centre of Riyadh has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Riyadh Airport (RUH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Taif Airport to Riyadh Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Riyadh in March.
The warmest month in Riyadh is July, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Lock in your flights from Taif Airport to Riyadh Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from TIF to RUH sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Dammam is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Riyadh. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Ithra, Adventure World and Al Bayan Mosque.
Al Kharj is another place you shouldn't miss during your travels through Saudi Arabia. Head to this destination, which is about 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh, to visit highlights like King Abdulaziz Grand Mosque.