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How to get fromDubai to Makkahby plane, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Dubai to Makkah by plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly from Dubai International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Taif Regional Airport (TIF)plane plane DXB - TIF
    2. Take the taxi from Taif Regional Airport (TIF) to Makkahtaxi taxi
    6h 39m
    SAR 1,206–2,157

  2. Drive 1,855.5 km

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    1. Drive from Dubai to Makkahcar car 1,855.5 km
    19h 19m
    SAR 771–1,113

  3. Fly from Sharjah International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Taif Regional Airport (TIF)plane plane SHJ - TIF
    2. Take the taxi from Taif Regional Airport (TIF) to Makkahtaxi taxi
    7h 50m
    SAR 1,174–2,182

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Taif Regional Airport (TIF) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 510Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,698.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Makkah, Saudi Arabia?

There is no direct connection from Dubai to Makkah. However, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) airport, fly to Taif Regional Airport (TIF), then take the taxi to Makkah. Alternatively, you can drive from Dubai to Makkah in around 19h 19m.

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