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How to get fromErbil to Petraby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Erbil to Petra by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Erbil International Airport to King Hussein International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)plane plane EBL - AQJ
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    6h 20m
    $282–718

  2. Drive  1,337.9 km

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    1. Drive from Erbil to Petracar car 1,337.9 km
    17h 8m
    $211–305

  3. Fly Erbil International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane EBL - AMM
    2. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    7h 56m
    $312–1,067

  4. Drive to Sulaymaniyah, fly to King Hussein International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Erbil to Sulaymaniyah (ISU)car car
    2. Fly from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)plane plane ISU - AQJ
    3. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    10h 24m
    $404–1,060

Erbil International Airport (EBL) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$232Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,256.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Erbil, Iraq and Petra, Jordan?

There is no direct connection from Erbil to Petra. However, you can take the taxi to Erbil International Airport (EBL) 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 Erbil to Petra in around 17h 8m.

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