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How to get fromDubai Airport (DXB) to Petraby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Petra by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly to King Hussein International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)plane plane DXB - AQJ
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    7h 40m
    $185–642

  2. Drive 2,549.2 km

    1. Drive from Dubai-Airport-DXB to Petracar car 2,549.2 km
    26h 26m
    $402–580

  3. Fly to Queen Alia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane DXB - AMM
    2. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    8h 51m
    $229–416

  4. Fly to Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Airport (TUU)plane plane DXB - TUU
    2. Take the bus from Tabuk Bus Stn to Ḩaqlbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    9h 40m
    $207–661

  5. Fly to Ben Gurion Airport, train, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane DXB - TLV
    2. Take the train from Tel Aviv Haganah to Be'er Sheba - Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Be'er Sheva Central Station/Interurban Platforms to Paran Junctionbus bus
    4. Drive from Paran Junction to Petracar car
    10h 49m
    $367–591

  6. Fly to Damascus International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Damascus International Airport (DAM)plane plane DXB - DAM
    2. Take the bus from Damascus to Amman In'tl Bus Stnbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    12h 23m
    $331–699

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration7h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,198.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Dubai Airport (DXB), United Arab Emirates and Petra, Jordan?

There is no direct connection from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Petra. However, you can fly to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ), take the taxi to Aqaba Jett, then take the bus to Petra Jett. Alternatively, you can drive from Dubai-Airport-DXB to Petra in around 26h 26m.

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