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Passengers who want to travel from the city center to Fukuoka International Airport can have a budget-friendly travel to the airport terminal by using the buses or metro line. Airport shuttles are also among the comfortable means of transportation that you can use for travelling from the city to the airport. If you prefer travelling to Fukuoka Airport terminal with a faster and more comfortable vehicle, you can use a taxi which is more expensive compared to shuttles, buses and metro, and you can benefit from the advantage of the directly arriving at the airport from anywhere in the center. If you will get on a taxi at a point that is not very close to the airport, you can get information about the average taxi fare that you need to pay for travelling to the airport by talking to the taxi driver. If necessary, you can bargain a little over this fare and reach the airport terminal at a cheaper rate.

Airport Shuttle

You can travel to Fukuoka Airport from the regions like Hakata and Tenjin from the city center by using the shuttles. This is among the fast and affordable transportation options. The shuttles carry passengers to the entrance of the international and domestic terminals of the airport. The only disadvantage of using an airport shuttle is that they pick up passengers at the determined points. For this reason, if you have much luggage, this may not be the ideal option for you as it can be a little tiring to carry your luggage to the departure point. When you reach the airport, you can use the shuttles for free if you need to travel between the different terminals. Travelling between two terminals lasts about 10-15 minutes.

Metro

It is possible to reach Fukuoka International Airport from the city center without being caught in traffic by using the metro. Metro is divided into different lines as blue, orange and green. If you choose this option for your transportation, you can reach the domestic terminal in about 5 minutes after getting off the Hakata station. You can also reach the international terminal by using the shuttles departing at certain intervals. You don’t need to pay any amount for these shuttles.

Bus 

One of the means of public transportation that you can use for travelling to Fukuoka International Airport from the center is bus. The buses which are more affordable compared to taxis depart from certain stops. For this reason, if your priority is speed and comfort while travelling to Fukuoka Airport from the center, you can prefer using a taxi. Those, who prefer a more budget-friendly but slower travel, can use the buses for reaching their destinations.

Taxi

If you need to arrive at the airport at an early hour, you can use a taxi for a fast transportation. Taxi is also among the ideal alternatives if you share it with other passengers travelling to the airport. In this way, it doesn’t cost much, and you can arrive at your destination in a fast and comfortable way by paying less. If you are travelling as a single person, taxi is more expensive than the means of public transportation. However, this is one of the most commonly preferred options for travelling to Fukuoka International Airport from the city center since it offers a comfortable transportation.

Private Vehicle

While travelling to Fukuoka Airport from the city center with your private car, you will not have trouble in finding your way thanks to the direction signs that will come up very frequently. However, you can take a map with you in order to find your way more easily. The duration of travelling to Fukuoka International Airport from the city center by a private car is usually 15-20 minutes. If you take the road from the other cities or nearby towns, the duration of your travel may vary depending on the distance to the airport. For the passengers arriving at the airport by their private cars, Fukuoka International Airport offers many services such as short or long-time waiting areas and large parking lots.

Airport Information

Fukuoka International Airport, which welcomes a great number of passengers every year, offers many services for its guests such as foreign exchange office, clinic, pharmacy, restaurant, post office and playground for children. You can charge your phone or other electronic devices by using the charging units at the airport terminal, connect to the internet or perform your banking transactions such as withdrawing money by using the ATMs. When you need a rental car or hotel, you can get support from the reservation desks that you can find at the airport terminal. If you want to enjoy a more comfortable environment while waiting for your flight, using the private lounges of Fukuoka International Airport can be a wonderful idea.  

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.