What is the distance from Aqaba King Hussein Airport to the centre of Aqaba?
The distance from King Hussein International Airport to the centre of Aqaba (Great Arab Revolt Circle) is 11 kilometres / 6.8 miles, it’s only 15 minutes by car or taxi.
From AQJ Airport to Aqaba City centre by Taxi
Public transport
It is not possible to travel directly by bus from Aqaba King Hussein Airport to Aqaba, Wadi Rum or Petra. Your only direct travel option is the taxi. Most people take a taxi to Aqaba and then continue their journey by bus to Wadi Rum or Petra.
Public transport from Aqaba to Wadi Rum and Petra
You can travel from Aqaba to Wadi Rum and Petra by public transport. Buses leave from Bus Station in the city centre. This is the cheapest way of travelling, a ticket to Petra for instance costs only 7.00 JD. Anyway, few tourists use the local buses. You are on the road for a long time, because the bus stops many times along the way. Moreover, buses only leave when all seats are occupied.
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Bus service from Aqaba to Wadi Rum and Petra
For those who don’t take an organized tour, JETT Bus (Jordan Express Tourist Transportation) is a good choice. This bus company offers several routes in Jordan to and from popular destinations such as Wadi Rum, Aqaba and Amman. From Aqaba it takes 1 hour by bus to Wadi Rum and 2 hours to Petra. The bus makes a short stop of 10 minutes on the way to and from Petra. Both bus services depart at 08:00 hours in the morning, every day of the week. At 17:00 hours the bus returns to Aqaba. Bus fares are the same despite the differences in distance, 12.00 JD to Wadi Rum and Petra. A single trip in the direction of Aqaba is more expensive, namely 15.00 JD. A return ticket is relatively cheap, you will have to pay 18.00 JD for a return to and from Wadi Rum and Petra. JETT Bus Terminal is located on King Hussein Street in Aqaba, where you can buy coffee, water and snacks for the trip. For your information, JETT Bus is the same as JTT, these are not two different bus companies. Please consult website and timetable JETT Bus for more information.
