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How to get fromZanzibar City to Petraby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Zanzibar City to Petra by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Queen Alia International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane ZNZ - AMM
    2. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    16h 49m
    $332–850

  2. Fly to King Hussein International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)plane plane ZNZ - AQJ
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    20h 58m
    $255–644

  3. Fly to Eilat/Ramon International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Eilat/Ramon International Airport (ETM)plane plane ZNZ - ETM
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    16h 59m
    $328–728

  4. Fly to Ben Gurion Airport, train, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane ZNZ - 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
    15h 32m
    $499–842

  5. Fly to Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Airport (TUU)plane plane ZNZ - TUU
    2. Take the bus from Tabuk Bus Stn to Ḩaqlbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    18h 58m
    $376–848

  6. Fly to Amman Civil Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Amman Civil Airport (ADJ)plane plane ZNZ - ADJ
    2. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    18h 29m
    $327–930

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration13h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$295Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 4,517.3 km
  • Duration: 16h 49m

What companies run services between Zanzibar City, Tanzania and Petra, Jordan?

There is no direct connection from Zanzibar City to Petra. However, you can take the shuttle to Zanzibar Airport, walk to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) 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. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Zanzibar Airport, walk to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) airport, fly to Eilat/Ramon International Airport (ETM), walk to Ramon Airport/Platforms, take the line 50 bus to Astral Village Hotel/Red Compound, drive to Aqaba Jett, then take the bus to Petra Jett.

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