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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Saudi Arabia",
    "addressLocality": "Ta\u2019if"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Saudia"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "35 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "65 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "65 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "80 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "100 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Ta\u2019if",
  "code": "TIF",
  "connection_tips": "Ta'if Regional Airport offers several transportation options to Ta'if city and Makkah. Taxis to Makkah are also available but much more expensive (SAR 500\u2013650) For connection planning, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Ta\u2019if rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are King Abdulaziz International, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Saudia, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Ta\u2019if's time-saving link to the rest of Saudi Arabia.\n\nTaxis, Uber, and Careem are readily available 24/7 at the terminal for the 20\u201330 minute journey into Ta'if Operationally, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Ta\u2019if rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are King Abdulaziz International, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Saudia, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Ta\u2019if's time-saving link to the rest of Saudi Arabia.\n\nIt is recommended to use official taxi services or pre-booked apps for a fixed-rate journey When delays ripple through the schedule, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Ta\u2019if rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are King Abdulaziz International, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Saudia, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Ta\u2019if's time-saving link to the rest of Saudi Arabia.",
  "country": "Saudi Arabia",
  "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/sa.png",
  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=SAR",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Verify flight schedules as services may be limited.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport.",
    "Download your airline's mobile app for updates at this airport."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Ta%E2%80%99if%20Regional%20Airport%20airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "has_commercial_service": true,
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=SAR",
  "iataCode": "TIF",
  "icao": "OETF",
  "international": true,
  "last_modified": "July 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 21.483001,
  "layover_planner_info": "Ta\u2019if Regional Airport (TIF) can work for planned transfers, but give yourself more than the bare minimum if checked bags, immigration, or terminal changes are involved. Use this page's published MCTs as the floor: 35 minutes for domestic transfers, 65 minutes for domestic-to-international connections, 80 minutes for international-to-international transfers, 100 minutes when interline support is available. For longer stops in Ta\u2019if, assume terminal amenities may be secondary to the surrounding landside area, and keep backup routing through King Abdulaziz International (JED) in mind if the day starts to slip.",
  "longitude": 40.543442,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 35,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 65,
  "mct_interline": 100,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 65,
  "mct_international_to_international": 80,
  "missed_connection_help": "If you miss a connection at Ta\u2019if Regional Airport (TIF), start with the operating airline or transfer desk before leaving the secure area, especially if bags are checked through or your itinerary relies on interline handling. This airport publishes a 100-minute interline buffer, so ask staff to confirm whether onward sectors and baggage can be protected on the same journey before you commit to a new ticket. If same-day recovery fails, compare rebooking options via King Abdulaziz International (JED).",
  "name": "Ta\u2019if Regional Airport",
  "noindex": false,
  "region": "Asia",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "JED",
      "name": "King Abdulaziz International"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Ta'if International Airport (IATA: TIF, ICAO: OETF) is a strategically located airport serving the historic city of Ta'if in Saudi Arabia's Mecca Region. Positioned 30 kilometers east of Ta'if and 70 kilometers from Mecca, the airport serves as an important gateway for both religious tourism and business travelers visiting the Western region of the Kingdom. Originally constructed in 1947 for King Abdulaziz's first aircraft landing, the facility has evolved from a simple airstrip into a modern regional hub that was designated as an international airport in 2009 to accommodate growing passenger demand and reduce pressure on the Kingdom's three major airports.\n\nThe airport operates dual 12,254-foot runways designated 07/25 and 17/35, positioned at an elevation of 4,848 feet above sea level, making it one of Saudi Arabia's higher-altitude airports. These substantial runway specifications enable the facility to handle a wide range of aircraft types, from regional jets to larger wide-body aircraft used by international carriers. The airport's location within the Jeddah Flight Information Region ensures seamless air traffic coordination across the western Saudi Arabian airspace.\n\nThe modern terminal building provides essential amenities for passenger comfort and convenience, including dedicated prayer areas reflecting the airport's proximity to Islam's holiest sites, multiple dining establishments offering local and international cuisine, and comprehensive commercial banking services with ATM facilities. The terminal features air-conditioned waiting areas designed to accommodate the region's climate, along with ground transportation coordination services for onward travel to Mecca, Medina, and other regional destinations.\n\nTa'if International Airport serves both civilian and military operations, hosting airlines including Saudia, Qatar Airways, flydubai, and other regional carriers that connect Ta'if to major Middle Eastern hubs and domestic destinations. The facility's dual-use nature requires coordinated scheduling between civilian flights and military operations, though this arrangement enhances the airport's overall security infrastructure. Secure vehicle parking facilities are available for travelers, with shuttle services connecting the terminal to various parking areas and ground transportation options including taxis, buses, and car rental services for exploring the Ta'if region and surrounding mountain areas.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Ta%E2%80%99if%20Regional%20Airport%20airport"
}