The 8 Best Day Trips from Ta’if
How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.
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There are 8 good day trips from Ta’if, Saudi Arabia, led by Jeddah, Makkah, Ash Shafā. The closest is Al Hadā, about 25 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Built from 8 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.
Day trips from Ta’if
- 1
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car130 km west of Ta’ifKnown for Fun Island - جزيرة المرح.
- 2
Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car64 km west of Ta’ifKnown for Al-Hukair Time.
- 3
Ash Shafā, Saudi Arabia
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car24 km south-west of Ta’if - 4
Al Līth, Saudi Arabia
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car126 km south of Ta’if - 5
Turabah, Saudi Arabia
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car126 km east of Ta’if - 6
Al Jumūm, Saudi Arabia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car84 km north-west of Ta’if - 7
Al ‘Aqīq, Saudi Arabia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car125 km south-east of Ta’if - 8
Al Hadā, Saudi Arabia
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car17 km north-west of Ta’if
A sample day: Ta’if to Jeddah
- 07:30Leave Ta’if
- 09:30Arrive in Jeddah (2 hr drive)
- 09:45Walk the centre of Jeddah
- 11:45Lunch
- 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Jeddah
- 15:30Head back to Ta’if
- 17:30Home in Ta’if
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Ta’if?
- The best day trips from Ta’if are Jeddah, Makkah, Ash Shafā, Al Līth, Turabah. The closest is Al Hadā, about 25 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Ta’if?
- Al Hadā is the closest, 17 km north-west of Ta’if, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Ta’if?
- 2 places are within about an hour's drive of Ta’if: Al Hadā (25 min), Ash Shafā (35 min).
- What is the biggest city near Ta’if for a day out?
- Jeddah is the largest city in day-trip range, 130 km west of Ta’if and about 2 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- Where can I go for a weekend from Ta’if?
- For a weekend away from Ta’if, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Jeddah (130 km, 2 hr), Turabah (126 km, 2 hr), Al Līth (126 km, 2 hr), Al ‘Aqīq (125 km, 1 hr 55 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Ta’if?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Jeddah at 130 km, around 2 hr by car.
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