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There are 3 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
    7h 47m
    $308–651

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

    cheapest
    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 38m
    $108–420

  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 8m
    $218–490

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

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,592.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 47m

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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