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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Petra by plane or bus

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  1. Fly Istanbul to King Hussein International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)plane plane IST - AQJ
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    9h 22m
    $288–451

  2. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to King Hussein International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)plane plane SAW - AQJ
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    9h 57m
    $98–311

  3. Fly Istanbul to Queen Alia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane IST - AMM
    2. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    11h 3m
    $208–420

  4. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane SAW - AMM
    2. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    11h 13m
    $148–390

  5. Fly Istanbul to Amman Civil Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Amman Civil Airport (ADJ)plane plane IST - ADJ
    2. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    10h 13m
    $249–714

Istanbul (IST) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,592.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 22m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Petra, Jordan?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Petra. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ), take the taxi to Aqaba Jett, then take the bus to Petra Jett. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), walk to Queen Alia Airport, take the bus to Amman Tabarbour Terminal, take the taxi to Abdali Jett, then take the bus to Petra Jett.

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