Cities Near Ta’if
Cities near Ta’if, Saudi Arabia: 7 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Ash Shafā, Mecca, Jeddah. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Ta’if, Saudi Arabia is Ash Shafā, about 15 mi (24 km) away — roughly 29 min by road. Below, 7 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Shafā | 15 mi / 24 km | 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Mecca | 39 mi / 64 km | 1 hr 11 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Jeddah | 81 mi / 130 km | 1 hr 52 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Al Bahah | 110 mi / 178 km | 2 hr 34 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Rabigh | 138 mi / 222 km | 3 hr 12 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Qal‘at Bīshah | 167 mi / 268 km | 3 hr 52 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
| Medina | 227 mi / 365 km | 4 hr 57 min | 55 min | Short break |
Day trips from Ta’if
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Ash Shafā, Mecca, Jeddah. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Ta’if
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Al Bahah, Rabigh, Qal‘at Bīshah. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Ta’if include Ash Shafā, Mecca, Jeddah, Al Bahah, Rabigh. The closest is Ash Shafā, about 15 miles (24 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.