There are 3 ways to get from Erbil to Petra by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to King Hussein International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)plane EBL - AQJ
- Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus
9h 45m$272–518Fly to Queen Alia International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane EBL - AMM
- Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus
7h 56m$202–1,017Drive 1,337.9 km
- Drive from Erbil to Petracar 1,337.9 km
17h 8m$211–305
Erbil International Airport (EBL) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Erbil to Petra is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 17h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Erbil to Petra is to fly and bus which takes 7h 56m and costs $200 - $1,100.
The distance between Erbil and Petra is 1257 km. The road distance is 1337.9 km.
It takes approximately 9h 45m to get from Erbil to Petra, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Erbil to Petra is 1338 km. It takes approximately 17h 8m to drive from Erbil to Petra.
There are 240+ hotels available in Petra.
What companies run services between Erbil, Iraq and Petra, Jordan?
There is no direct connection from Erbil to Petra. However, you can take the taxi to Erbil International Airport (EBL) airport, 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 Erbil to Petra in around 17h 8m.
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Erbil International Airport to King Hussein International Airport via Queen Alia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–450
Flights from Erbil International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–1,000
- Phone
- +962 6 566 4141
- [email protected]
- Website
- jett.com.jo
Bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jett
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–36
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Adult
- $6–9
Bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jett
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–31
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Adult
- $12–17
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