Top Transfer Options: Aqaba Airport to Amman

Amman is the impressive capital city of Jordan. This large city is a perfect juxtaposition of ultra-modern and ancient history. After shopping and dining in the bustling city centre, you can explore the historical Jabal al-Qala’a hill, a citadel which includes the famous Roman Temple of Hercules and the Umayyad Palace complex. While in Amman, attending an event at the ancient 2nd-century Roman Theatre – which can seat up to 6,000 guests, is also a must.

To make your way from Aqaba Airport to Amman, you have two options; taxi or bus. Taking an Aqaba Airport taxi will take around 4 hours and will cost approximately €130 (JOD 100). On the other hand, the JETT bus will take closer to 5 hours and 20 minutes to reach Amman, as it isn’t direct, but it will cost just €24 (JOD 20).

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Taxi	€130	240min	24/7
Bus	€36	320min	01:00–18:00

How to get from Aqaba Airport to Amman by taxi

Taking a taxi from Aqaba Airport to Amman is a quick and easy way to travel. The journey time will be 4 hours, covering a distance of 334 km. The cost of a local airport taxi will be around €130 (JOD 100), depending on which type of taxi you choose.

How much is a taxi from Aqaba Airport to Amman?

The cost of a taxi from Aqaba Airport to Amman will depend on the type of taxi you take. The yellow taxis charge using a taximeter, while the white taxis give a fixed rate. The cost of a white taxi from Aqaba Airport to Amman will be €130 (JOD 100).

Cost

€130 (JOD 100)

Trip Duration

4 Hrs.

*Prices may vary unless booked in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 from Aqaba Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Aqaba Airport?

Taxis at Aqaba Airport are located just outside of the passenger terminal. You will see a rank of taxis as you exit the Arrivals Hall.

Convenience

The only direct transfer option from Aqaba Airport to Amman is to take a taxi or book a private transfer. Taking a taxi will cut over an hour off your journey time and you won’t have to make any changes or drag your luggage through busy city streets. Instead, your driver will drop you off at the door of your hotel in Amman safely and quickly.

Editor’s Note

Try to either book your Aqaba Airport taxi in advance or take a white taxi to avoid being overcharged by the yellow metered taxis at the airport.

Useful Tips

Be sure to agree on a price with your driver when taking a white taxi.

You can bring up to 4 passengers in a standard taxi in Aqaba city.

Your taxi fare must be paid in cash in the local currency of JOD.

How to get from Aqaba Airport to Amman by bus

There’s no direct connection by bus from Aqaba Airport to Amman; you will first need to take a taxi to Aqaba, then take the JETT bus from there to Amman. The total journey time will be approximately 5 hours and 20 minutes.

How much is the bus from Aqaba Airport to Amman?

The cost of a taxi from the airport to Aqaba is €12 (JOD 10), and the cost of a one-way ticket on the JETT bus from there to Amman is another €12 (JOD 10), so that’s a total journey cost of €24 (JOD 20) for one traveller.

Cost

€24 (JOD 20)

Trip Duration

5 Hrs 20 Min.

*There's a waiting time of up to 6 hours for the JETT bus.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The JETT bus runs from 01:00 to 18:00.

Where do I find the bus at Aqaba Airport?

The bus to Amman doesn’t leave from Aqaba Airport. You will first need to take a taxi to Aqaba City, then take the JETT bus from there to reach your destination in Amman.

Convenience

The JETT buses only leave 6 times a day, so you can have up to a 6-hour wait for the bus, which can be stressful and time-consuming. The bus also doesn’t depart from the airport, so you will need to spend an additional €12 (JOD 10) to get to Aqaba city centre by taxi, in order to get the JETT bus.

Timetables

JETT Bus

Editor’s Note

The JETT bus only runs until 18:00, if you land around this time, you will have to find alternate transport from Aqaba Airport to Amman.

Useful Tips

You can purchase your bus tickets in advance online, but only for a specific departure.

There's luggage storage below the bus for large items.

If you're travelling in a group, booking a private transfer will be cheaper than taking the bus.

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 How can I get from Aqaba Airport to Amman?

There are two ways to get from Aqaba Airport to Amman; taking a taxi or the JETT bus. The local airport taxis will take about 4 hours to reach Amman and will cost around €130 (JOD 100), while the bus will take closer to 5 hours and 20 minutes and will cost €24 (JOD 20) one-way.

How much is a taxi from Aqaba Airport to Amman?

The cost of a local taxi from Aqaba Airport to Amman will be around €130 (JOD 100), however, this cost isn’t fixed and may change depending on the type of taxi you take and your driver/provider. To secure a fixed fare that won’t change, you can pre-book your airport taxi in advance with Welcome Pickups.

How far is Amman from Aqaba Airport?

The distance from Aqaba Airport to Amman is 334 km. It will take around 4 hours to get there in an airport taxi or private transfer and closer to 5 hours and 20 minutes on the JETT bus, as it isn’t direct.

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