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

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

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  1. Fly to King Hussein International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)plane plane MCT - AQJ
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    11h 30m
    $171–366

  2. Fly to Queen Alia International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane MCT - AMM
    2. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    11h 56m
    $161–355

  3. Drive  2,861.9 km

    1. Drive from Muscat to Petracar car 2,861.9 km
    29h 42m
    $495–715

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

    1. Fly from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Airport (TUU)plane plane MCT - TUU
    2. Take the bus from Tabuk Bus Stn to Ḩaqlbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    14h 5m
    $195–428

Muscat International Airport (MCT) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration9h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,548.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 30m

What companies run services between Muscat, Oman and Petra, Jordan?

There is no direct connection from Muscat to Petra. However, you can take the line 41 bus to Muscat International Airport, walk to Muscat International Airport (MCT) 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 Muscat to Petra in around 29h 42m.

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