How to get from Amman to Petra
3 ways, 1203 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Flybest | 9h 2m | JD1,280–1,930 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 28h 27m | JD75–100 estimated |
| Taxi | 28h 27m | JD510–770 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Amman to Petra?
- The fastest way is by plane: about 9h 2m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 1203 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Amman to Petra?
- Drive is the cheapest, from JD75. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How long is the flight from Amman to Petra?
- About 2h 11m in the air (ADJ → EDO), about 9h 2m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run JD1,280–1,930; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Petra from Amman by road?
- About 2001 km, roughly 28h 27m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around JD75–100; tolls and parking are extra.