There are 3 ways to get from Basra to Petra by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to King Hussein International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)plane BSR - AQJ
- Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus
8h 22m$277–686Drive 1,594.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Basra to Petracar 1,594.7 km
17h 34m$252–363Fly to Queen Alia International Airport, bus
- Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane BSR - AMM
- Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus
8h 23m$267–685
Basra International Airport (BSR) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basra to Petra is to drive which costs $250 - $370 and takes 17h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Basra to Petra is to fly and bus which takes 8h 22m and costs $270 - $700.
The distance between Basra and Petra is 1373 km. The road distance is 1594.7 km.
It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Basra to Petra, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Basra to Petra is 1595 km. It takes approximately 17h 34m to drive from Basra to Petra.
There are 241+ hotels available in Petra.
What companies run services between Basra, Iraq and Petra, Jordan?
There is no direct connection from Basra to Petra. However, you can take the taxi to Basra International Airport (BSR) 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 Basra to Petra in around 17h 34m.
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Basra International Airport to King Hussein International Airport via Queen Alia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–600
Flights from Basra International Airport to King Hussein International Airport via Queen Alia International Airport, Cairo
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–650
Flights from Basra International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–600
- Phone
- +962 6 566 4141
- info@jett.com.jo
- Website
- jett.com.jo
Bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jett
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–36
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Adult
- $6–9
Bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jett
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–31
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Adult
- $12–17
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