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There are 7 ways to get from United Arab Emirates to Petra by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly Abu Dhabi to King Hussein International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)plane plane AUH - AQJ
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    8h 17m
    $237–700

  2. Fly Abu Dhabi to Queen Alia International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane AUH - AMM
    2. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    11h 33m
    $187–539

  3. Drive 2,538.2 km

    1. Drive from Dubai to Petracar car 2,538.2 km
    26h 20m
    $400–578

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

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane DXB - AMM
    2. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    11h 18m
    $227–420

  5. Fly Sharjah International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane SHJ - AMM
    2. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    11h 34m
    $261–605

  6. Fly Dubai International Airport to Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Airport (TUU)plane plane DXB - TUU
    2. Take the bus from Tabuk Bus Stn to Ḩaqlbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    12h 7m
    $200–672

  7. Fly Dubai International Airport to Ben Gurion Airport, train, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane DXB - TLV
    2. Take the train from Tel Aviv Haganah to Be'er Sheba - Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Be'er Sheva Central Station/Interurban Platforms to Paran Junctionbus bus
    4. Drive from Paran Junction to Petracar car
    13h 16m
    $365–602

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$202Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,195.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between United Arab Emirates and Petra, Jordan?

There is no direct connection from United Arab Emirates to Petra. However, you can take the bus to Abu Dhabi Terminal Bus Station, walk to Abu Dhabi (AUH) 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 Dubai to Petra in around 26h 20m.

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