Flying from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Taif Airport (TIF): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Cairo International Airport to Taif Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Taif is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Cairo.
Take your pick of 19 weekly Cairo International Airport to Taif Airport flights. The 01:30 departure with Air Arabia Egypt is the earliest flight available. EgyptAir operates the last service of the day at 23:20.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your CAI to TIF flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
You can fly nonstop to Taif, Saudi Arabia. Take off with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from Cairo International Airport to Taif Airport:
Air Arabia Egypt is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for CAI to TIF flights is EgyptAir.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cairo International Airport to Taif Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between CAI and TIF include:
King Abdulaziz International Airport
King Khaled International Airport
Kuwait International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Taif Airport (TIF)
R 2,121 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cairo International Airport to Taif Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 3,454. These prices may change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from CAI to TIF, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Taif Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from CAI to TIF.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cairo International Airport to Taif Airport.
Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)
63.38% of flights departing from Cairo International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Cairo to Cairo International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near CAI? If you've booked an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Taif Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Taif Airport (TIF)
It's hard to beat the convenience of staying near the terminal if you've arrived on a late Cairo International Airport to Taif Airport flight. Rawat Al Msaif and Nader's Apartment are comfortable options near TIF.
Pick up a Taif Airport rental car and explore Taif and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Enterprise and Budget are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Taif Airport around one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Taif Airport (TIF) to central Taif
Taif Airport is roughly 29 kilometres from central Taif. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Taif Airport (TIF)
The quietest month for a flight from Cairo International Airport to Taif Airport is April, while March is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Taif based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When reserving your flight from Cairo International Airport to Taif Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. June is the warmest month in Taif, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CAI to TIF sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
You've seen Taif, now it's time to explore more of Saudi Arabia. Journey about 137 kilometres west to Jeddah to check off its top sights. From Faisal Sports Park to Athr Gallery and Jeddah Park Fountain, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 48 kilometres west of Taif, Mecca is another favourite stop in Saudi Arabia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at View point, Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park.