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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 34m
    SAR 856–1,557
  2. Drive  1,856.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dubai to Makkahcar car 1,856.1 km
    19h 20m
    SAR 772–1,115
  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 1,124–1,982

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 353Cheapest Price
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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 20m.

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