Jeddah Airport to Makkah
≈ 85 km · 1 – 1.5 hours · private car, fixed fare
Private taif tour from makkah transfer — ≈ 170 km each way, about full day (8–10 hours), fixed fares from SAR 500 per vehicle.
When Makkah's heat builds, Taif is where the Hijaz breathes. Perched nearly 1,900 metres up in the mountains, the city of roses and pomegranates runs ten degrees cooler than the plains, and the drive there — switchback after switchback up the Al Hada mountain road — is half the experience. Our Taif tour from Makkah is a full private day: up in the morning, back by evening, one fixed fare.
Taif also holds a tender place in the Seerah — the city the Prophet ﷺ visited in his hardest year. Guests often combine the sightseeing with a visit to the mosque of Abdullah ibn Abbas and the old city, and the day takes on a reflective quality alongside the mountain air.
One fixed fare per vehicle — choose by passengers and luggage, not by the minute.
| Vehicle | Fixed Fare | |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Sedan Toyota Camry / Hyundai Sonata class · 4 passengers · 2–3 large bags | SAR 500 | Book |
| Business Sedan Latest-model Hyundai Sonata / Camry Hybrid class · 4 passengers · 3 large bags | SAR 550 | Book |
| Family SUV GMC Yukon XL / Chevrolet Tahoe class · 7 passengers · 6–8 large bags | SAR 1,000 | Book |
| Hyundai Staria Hyundai Staria lounge van · 7 passengers · 8 large bags | SAR 600 | Book |
| Toyota Hiace Van Toyota Hiace high-roof van · 11 passengers · 12+ large bags | SAR 800 | Book |
| Luxury Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class / Yukon Denali class · 4–6 passengers · 4 large bags | SAR 1,000 | Book |
Fares are per vehicle for the direct journey and are confirmed on WhatsApp before travel. Peak Ramadan and Hajj dates may carry a seasonal supplement — always agreed with you in advance, never added silently.

Leaving Makkah after breakfast, the road climbs steadily into the Sarawat mountains. At Al Hada the views open over the escarpment, with baboons often visible near the viewpoints and the famous cable car running down to the water park below. In Taif itself, the circuit takes in Shubra Palace, the old souks around Bab Al Rea, the rose-product shops (full rose season runs in spring), and the fruit stalls piled with Taif's grapes, figs and pomegranates.
The return descent in the late afternoon is the photograph of the day — the road lit gold as it folds down toward Makkah. Your driver times the departure so you are back at your hotel by evening prayers, unless you ask to linger for Taif's cool night air.
We recommend an 8–9 am departure from your Makkah hotel to make the most of the day, returning around 6–8 pm. The tour is a return trip by default; if you are staying on in Taif or flying out of Taif Airport, tell us and we will quote the one-way version.
Mountain roads wind considerably. If anyone in your group gets travel-sick, mention it when booking — the driver will take the gentler pace, plan a stop at Al Hada, and it is worth bringing whatever remedies your family uses.

The full-day return tour is SAR 500 in an Economy Sedan, SAR 600 in a Hyundai Staria, SAR 800 in a Toyota Hiace and SAR 1,000 in a Family SUV or Luxury Class — per vehicle, including the driver for the whole day.
About 2.5 to 3 hours each way via the Al Hada mountain road, depending on traffic and stops. The full tour with sightseeing in Taif runs eight to ten hours door to door.
The Al Hada mountain viewpoints and cable car area, Shubra Palace, the old souks, rose and fruit shops, and the Abdullah ibn Abbas mosque area. In spring, the rose farms and distilleries are the highlight; your driver adjusts the circuit to the season.
Yes — it is a modern, well-maintained mountain highway, and our drivers know every bend of it. The pace is gentle, stops are planned, and the cooler mountain air is usually a relief for elders after Makkah's heat.
Taif is most practical from Makkah, but we also run it from Jeddah on request. Message us on WhatsApp with your starting city and we will confirm the fare and timing for your date.
≈ 85 km · 1 – 1.5 hours · private car, fixed fare
≈ 420 km · 4 – 4.5 hours · private car, fixed fare
≈ 450 km · 4.5 – 5 hours · private car, fixed fare
Fixed fare from SAR 500 — confirmed on WhatsApp in minutes, with your driver briefed on your flight, hotel and family before you travel.