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How to get fromKuwait City to Petraby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kuwait City to Petra by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Kuwait International Airport to King Hussein International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)plane plane KWI - AQJ
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    9h 52m
    $121–259

  2. Drive  1,521.8 km

    1. Drive from Kuwait City to Petracar car 1,521.8 km
    17h 50m
    $266–384

  3. Fly Kuwait International Airport to Amman Civil Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Amman Civil Airport (ADJ)plane plane KWI - ADJ
    2. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    9h 37m
    $146–661

  4. Fly Kuwait International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane KWI - AMM
    2. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    10h 47m
    $175–447

  5. Drive to Basra International Airport, fly to Queen Alia International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Kuwait City to Basra International Airport (BSR)car car
    2. Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane BSR - AMM
    3. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    10h 15m
    $243–659

Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,413.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 52m

What companies run services between Kuwait City, Kuwait and Petra, Jordan?

There is no direct connection from Kuwait City to Petra. However, you can take the line 501 bus to Airport, walk to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) 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 Kuwait City to Petra in around 17h 50m.

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