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There are 5 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
    12h 56m
    $343–881

  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 Amman Abdali Terminal to Petrabus bus
    14h 28m
    $414–933

  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 Amman Abdali Terminal to Petrabus bus
    13h 32m
    $528–1,294

  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
    15h 21m
    $436–1,102

  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 2m
    $441–732

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

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration11h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$279Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,472 km
  • Duration: 12h 56m

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, then take the bus to Petra.

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