Airport to Petra Private Transfer: 3-hour drive from Amman

Three hours, one vehicle, airport to desert town

A private transfer picks you up from Queen Alia International Airport in Amman and drives you to Petra in Wadi Musa: a one-way journey of roughly three hours in a modern, air-conditioned car or van with a professional English-speaking driver. You travel alone or with your group, with bottled water and WiFi on board, and the driver handles all navigation and route decisions so you can rest after your flight or prepare for arrival.

The experience

The pickup happens at Queen Alia International Airport, and your driver meets you with a sign bearing your name. The cars and vans are licensed, legal and no more than four years old, kept cool and stocked with bottled water for the drive. You sit back while the driver navigates the route to Wadi Musa, the town at the base of Petra: no need to arrange a taxi, haggle over fares or figure out which bus to catch. WiFi on board means you can stay connected or download maps and information about Petra before you arrive.

The transfer is priced per vehicle, not per person, so a family or small group books one car and travels together with all their luggage. Minivans seat up to seven passengers, giving you the option to fit everyone in a single booking. The driver speaks very good English and can answer basic questions about the route and what to expect when you reach Petra, though this is transport, not a guided tour: the focus stays on getting you there safely and on time.

Fuel and parking fees are included in the price, so there are no surprises at the end of the ride. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available if you need one. The whole journey suits any fitness level since you're sitting the entire way.

What’s included

• Private transportation in a licensed, air-conditioned car or van no more than four years old.
• professional English-speaking driver.
• bottled water.
• WiFi on board.
• fuel and parking fees.
• pickup from Queen Alia International Airport.

Options for this experience

3 options

Midsize SedanNo fixed timeFor up to 3 passengers, includes pickup

Minivan (seats up to 7 passengers)No fixed timeMinivan, pickup is included

LuxuryNo fixed timeLuxury option, includes pickup

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Jordan Drive Tribe

Is this one for you?Choose the minivan if you're traveling with up to seven people and want everyone in one vehicle. Pick the sedan or luxury option for smaller groups or if you prefer a quieter ride. The fixed three-hour window means you can plan the rest of your Petra day around your arrival time in Wadi Musa.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How far is Queen Alia International Airport from Petra?

Queen Alia International Airport lies roughly three hours' drive from Petra in Wadi Musa, depending on traffic and road conditions on the day of your transfer.

Can I book a transfer for a group, or is it only for individuals?

The transfer is priced per vehicle, so you book one car for your whole group, whether that's two people or seven in a minivan. Everyone travels together without splitting up into separate bookings.

What happens if my flight is delayed and I arrive late?

Contact the transfer operator with your new arrival time as soon as you know it. The driver will adjust the pickup time to match your actual landing, though you may want to confirm this directly when you book.

Is the driver able to give me information about Petra on the way?

The driver speaks very good English and can answer basic questions about the route and the area, but this is a transfer service, not a guided tour. For detailed history and context about Petra itself, you'll want a guide once you arrive in Wadi Musa.

What's included in the price of the transfer?

Private transportation in a modern air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, WiFi on board, fuel, and parking fees are all included. Gratuities for the driver are not included in the quoted price.