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How to get fromIstanbul to Wadi Rumby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Istanbul to Wadi Rum by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Istanbul, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane IST - AMM
    2. Take the bus from 7th Circle Jett to Aqaba Jettbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Aqaba to Wadi Rumbus bus
    13h 11m
    $226–463

  2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen 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 7th Circle Jett to Aqaba Jettbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Aqaba to Wadi Rumbus bus
    13h 22m
    $166–393

Istanbul (IST) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) flights

Calendar74Weekly Planes
Duration3h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,725.2 km
  • Duration: 13h 11m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Wadi Rum, Muḩāfaz̧at al ‘Aqabah, Jordan?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Wadi Rum. However, 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 7th Circle Jett, take the bus to Aqaba Jett, walk to Aqaba, take the bus to Wadi Rum, then walk to Wadi Rum. Alternatively, you can take the train to Ayrilikcesme, take the train to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, walk to Sabiha-Gokcen-Airport-SAW airport, fly to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), walk to Queen Alia Airport, take the bus to Amman Tabarbour Terminal, take the taxi to 7th Circle Jett, take the bus to Aqaba Jett, walk to Aqaba, take the bus to Wadi Rum, then walk to Wadi Rum.

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