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How to get fromColombo to Petraby plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to King Hussein International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)plane plane CMB - AQJ
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    15h 6m
    $363–981

  2. Fly to Queen Alia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane CMB - AMM
    2. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    14h 52m
    $363–1,030

  3. Fly to Amman Civil Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Amman Civil Airport (ADJ)plane plane CMB - ADJ
    2. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    14h 12m
    $504–1,494

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

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Airport (TUU)plane plane CMB - TUU
    2. Take the bus from Tabuk Bus Stn to Ḩaqlbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    16h 21m
    $416–1,202

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

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane CMB - 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
    17h 12m
    $471–731

  6. Fly to Damascus International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Damascus International Airport (DAM)plane plane CMB - DAM
    2. Take the bus from Damascus to Amman In'tl Bus Stnbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    18h 18m
    $586–1,573

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration15h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$302Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,472 km
  • Duration: 15h 6m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Petra, Jordan?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Petra. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ), take the taxi to Aqaba Jett, then take the bus to Petra Jett. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB 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.

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