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The 8 Best Day Trips from Ta’if

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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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.

Day trips from Ta’if at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Jeddah	130 km W	2 hr	Full-day trip
Makkah	64 km W	1 hr 15 min	Full-day trip
Ash Shafā	24 km SW	35 min	Half-day trip
Al Līth	126 km S	2 hr	Full-day trip
Turabah	126 km E	2 hr	Full-day trip
Al Jumūm	84 km NW	1 hr 20 min	Full-day trip
Al ‘Aqīq	125 km SE	1 hr 55 min	Full-day trip
Al Hadā	17 km NW	25 min	Half-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Ta’if

1
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Full-day trip
About 2 hr by car130 km west of Ta’if4 hr round trip
Known for Fun Island - جزيرة المرح.
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2
Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km west of Ta’if2 hr 30 min round trip
Known for Al-Hukair Time.
3
Ash Shafā, Saudi Arabia
Half-day trip
About 35 min by car24 km south-west of Ta’if1 hr 10 min round trip
4
Al Līth, Saudi Arabia
Full-day trip
About 2 hr by car126 km south of Ta’if4 hr round trip
5
Turabah, Saudi Arabia
Full-day trip
About 2 hr by car126 km east of Ta’if4 hr round trip
6
Al Jumūm, Saudi Arabia
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 20 min by car84 km north-west of Ta’if2 hr 40 min round trip
7
Al ‘Aqīq, Saudi Arabia
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 55 min by car125 km south-east of Ta’if3 hr 50 min round trip
8
Al Hadā, Saudi Arabia
Half-day trip
About 25 min by car17 km north-west of Ta’if50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Ta’if to Jeddah

A realistic pace for Jeddah, 130 km from Ta’if. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

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.
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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