Top Transfer Options: Aqaba Airport to Wadi Rum

Known as the Valley of The Moon, thanks to its incredibly clear night sky, Wadi Rum is the epitome of action and adventure. Wadi Rum spans an impressive 278 square miles of rocky mountains, desert and deep canyons. Here you can enjoy an adrenaline-filled Jeep ride, try rock climbing and even camp out overnight to enjoy the famous star-studded sky.

There are two ways to get from Aqaba Airport to Wadi Rum; taking a taxi or the local bus. The airport taxis will take around 50 minutes to get to Wadi Rum and will cost approximately €40 (JOD 30). The JETT bus will take 1 hour and 50 minutes and will cost €32 (JOD 25) one-way, as you will need to take a taxi into Aqaba first, so it’s not a direct trip.

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Taxi	€40	50min	24/7
Taxi + Bus	€52	110min	08:00–08:00

How to get from Aqaba Airport to Wadi Rum by taxi

Taking a taxi is the only direct way to get from Aqaba Airport to Wadi Rum. It’s also the only transfer option available 24/7. The journey time in an airport taxi is 50 minutes and the cost will be €40 (JOD 30).

How much is a taxi from Aqaba Airport to Wadi Rum?

The cost of a local taxi from Aqaba Airport to Wadi Rum will depend on whether you take a yellow-metered taxi or a white fixed-fare taxi. The white set fare taxis cost around €40 (JOD 30), which will be a fixed fare given by your driver.

Cost

€40 (JOD 30)

Trip Duration

50 Min.

*Prices may very unless booked in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24 hours a day from Aqaba Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Aqaba Airport?

Taxis can be found just outside of the Arrivals Hall at Aqaba Airport. Simply leave the main terminal building and you will see the long line of taxis waiting.

Convenience

Unlike public transportation, taxis are available 24 hours a day from Aqaba Airport to Wadi Rum. You won’t have to wait for the transfer to arrive or take multiple forms of transport to reach Wadi Rum. Instead, you can enjoy a relaxing and fast ride directly to your destination.

Editor’s Note

If you're looking to travel with a large group of people to Wadi Rum, you can pre-book your transfer with Welcome Pickups and enjoy a ride in one of our spacious minivans.

Useful Tips

Be sure to agree on a price with your driver before leaving the airport.

You will need to pay for your Aqaba Airport taxi in cash in the local currency of JOD.

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

How to get from Aqaba Airport to Wadi Rum by taxi and bus

There’s a JETT bus that leaves from downtown Aqaba to Wadi Rum once a day at 08:00. From the airport, you will need to take a taxi to Aqaba, and then get the bus from there to Wadi Rum. The total journey time will be 1 hour and 50 minutes.

How much is the trip by taxi and bus from Aqaba Airport to Wadi Rum?

The cost of a ticket on the JETT bus from Aqaba to Wadi Rum will be €20 (JOD 15) per passenger, but the taxi from Aqaba Airport to Aqaba will add another €12 (JOD 10) on top, putting your total cost up to €32 (JOD 25) for a single person travelling. Keep in mind, cabs in Aqaba can accommodate up to 4 passengers, depending on how much luggage you have.

Cost

€32 (JOD 25)

Trip Duration

1 Hr 50 Min.

*The JETT bus does not depart from the airport, but from downtown Aqaba.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

*The JETT bus only leaves once a day to Wadi Rum, at 08:00.

Where do I find the bus?

The JETT bus leaves from Aqaba City, not Aqaba Airport. You will first need to take a taxi to the city centre. The pickup point is the JETT Ticket Office in downtown Aqaba.

Convenience

Taking a taxi and the JETT bus to cover the journey from Aqaba Airport to Wadi Rum is extremely inconvenient and slow. The bus only leaves once a day and because of this is usually full. Plus, the cost of taking a cab and the bus is almost the same as taking a taxi for the entire journey – which is a quick, private and much more convenient transfer option.

Timetables

JETT Bus

Editor’s Note

The JETT bus leaves Aqaba at 08:00 and returns from Wadi Rum at 18:30. There are no other services available.

Useful Tips

Try to book your bus ticket online to secure a seat.

The bus only leaves Aqaba once a day at 08:00.

Large luggage can be stored under the JETT bus.

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How do I get from Aqaba Airport to Wadi Rum?

There are two ways to get from Aqaba Airport to Wadi Rum; taking a taxi or the bus. A local airport taxi or private transfer will take approximately 50 minutes. On the other hand, the bus will take 1 hour and 50 minutes.

How much is a taxi from Aqaba Airport to Wadi Rum?

If you choose to take a white taxi, the driver will give you a fixed fare of around €40 (JOD 30). However, if you take a yellow taxi, you will be charged using a taximeter, which can change dramatically depending on the levels of traffic.

What is the distance between Wadi Rum and Aqaba Airport?

The distance from Aqaba Airport to Wadi Rum is around 60.5 km. The journey in an Aqaba Airport taxi will take 50 minutes, while the journey on the JETT bus will take closer to 1 hour and 50 minutes, as it isn’t direct.

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