Amman Airport to Petra Private Transfer: Air-Conditioned Vehicle

Skip the taxi queue and arrive at your Petra hotel refreshed

A private transfer picks you up at Queen Alia International Airport with a nameplate and takes you directly to your hotel in Petra City in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi and bottled water on board. Your driver speaks English and handles all navigation, so you can rest after your flight. The journey takes approximately three to three and a half hours.

The experience

How do you get from the airport to Petra without arranging a taxi or joining a shuttle? A driver meets you at arrivals with your name on a sign, loads your luggage, and takes you straight to your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle. You travel alone or with your group: no shared stops, no other passengers, no waiting for a van to fill up. WiFi and bottled water are on board, so you can charge your phone and stay hydrated during the drive.

The route from Queen Alia International Airport to Petra City covers roughly 240 kilometers through Jordan's landscape. Your driver is a professional English speaker, so you can ask about what you're passing or simply rest. Parking fees are included in the price, which means no surprises at toll gates or parking areas along the way. The vehicle is new and maintained to handle the highway and the winding approach to Petra.

You choose the direction when you book: airport to Petra City, or Petra City back to the airport. If you're arriving, the driver will be waiting when you clear customs and baggage claim. If you're departing, arrange a pickup time from your hotel and the driver handles the rest. Specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with a baby.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle for your group.
• professional English-speaking driver.
• WiFi on board.
• bottled water.
• parking fees.
• nameplate pickup at the airport.

Options for this experience

2 options

Airport to Petra city transfer17 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:30Airport to Petra, pickup is included

Petra to airport transfer48 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:30Private transportation, 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

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Alamal Travel &Tourism

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to rest after your flight instead of navigating a taxi queue or waiting for a shared shuttle to fill up. The private vehicle means your driver leaves when you're ready, not when a van reaches capacity, and you travel directly to your hotel without intermediate stops.

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Top questions

How long does the drive from Amman airport to Petra City take?

The transfer takes approximately three to three and a half hours, depending on traffic and road conditions. You travel in a private vehicle, so the timing is yours alone: no stops to pick up other passengers.

What happens when I land at Queen Alia International Airport?

Your driver will be waiting in the arrivals area with a sign bearing your name. After you collect your luggage and clear customs, you meet the driver and head directly to your hotel in Petra City.

Is WiFi really available in the vehicle?

Yes, WiFi is on board the vehicle, so you can use your phone to message family, check messages or look up information about Petra during the drive. Bottled water is also provided.

Can I book a return transfer from Petra back to the airport?

Yes, you can book the return direction when you purchase your ticket. The driver will pick you up from your Petra hotel at a time you arrange and take you back to Queen Alia International Airport for your departure flight.

What if I'm traveling with a baby or small child?

Specialized infant seats are available upon request. Let the operator know your child's age and weight when you book, and the appropriate seat will be in the vehicle when your driver arrives.