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How to get fromEdinburgh to Petraby plane, bus, train, car, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Petra by plane, bus, train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to King Hussein International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)plane plane EDI - AQJ
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    25h 7m
    $229–862

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane EDI - TLV
    2. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Paran Junctionbus bus
    4. Drive from Paran Junction to Petracar car
    16h 36m
    $219–703

  3. Fly to Queen Alia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane EDI - AMM
    2. Take the bus from Amman Abdali Terminal to Petrabus bus
    16h 14m
    $290–764

  4. Fly to Eilat/Ramon International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Eilat/Ramon International Airport (ETM)plane plane EDI - ETM
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    15h 58m
    $363–929

  5. Fly to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH)plane plane EDI - SSH
    2. Take the bus from Sharm El-Sheikh to Nuweibabus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Nuweiba to Aqabacarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    18h 57m
    $355–1,104

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration24h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,342.4 km
  • Duration: 25h 7m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Petra, Jordan?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Petra. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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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