Nearest Airport to Petra

The nearest airport to Petra is Aqaba (AQJ), about 125 km away — but most Indian travellers arrive via Amman (AMM), ~235 km.

🏜️ Nearest: Aqaba (AQJ)📏 ~125 km🇮🇳 Via Amman (AMM)
Last updated: June 2026 · confirm flight availability and schedules before booking
⚠️ There is no airport at Petra Petra, the rose-red Nabataean city carved into sandstone cliffs, has no airport of its own. The closest is Aqaba King Hussein (AQJ), about 125 km south, but it has very few flights. Most visitors instead use Amman Queen Alia (AMM), roughly 235 km north, which is Jordan's main international gateway.

Best Airports to Fly Into for Petra

✓ Nearest
Aqaba King Hussein
AQJ
Distance: ~125 km to Petra
Drive time: ~1.5–2 hours
The geographically closest airport, by the Red Sea. Limited service — mainly Amman plus a few regional routes — so connections can be awkward.
Queen Alia International
AMM
Distance: ~235 km to Petra
Drive time: ~3–3.5 hours
Jordan's main hub and the practical gateway. Most India connections land here; from Amman it's a scenic drive or coach down the Desert Highway to Petra.

Getting There from India

🇮🇳 Fly to Amman Queen Alia (AMM) — Royal Jordanian flies direct from Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, and Gulf carriers connect via the Gulf with one stop. From Amman it is a ~3–3.5 hour drive to Petra by private car, JETT coach or guided tour. Aqaba (AQJ) is closer to Petra but has too few international flights to be the main route from India.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an airport in Petra?
No. Petra has no airport. The nearest is Aqaba King Hussein (AQJ), about 125 km away, while Amman Queen Alia (AMM), ~235 km away, is Jordan's main international gateway.
Which is the nearest airport to Petra?
Aqaba King Hussein Airport (AQJ) is the nearest, about 125 km and a 1.5–2 hour drive south. However it has limited flights, so many travellers use Amman (AMM) instead.
How do I reach Petra from India?
Fly to Amman (AMM) — Royal Jordanian operates direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, or connect via the Gulf with one stop. From Amman it's a ~3–3.5 hour drive to Petra by car, JETT coach or tour.
Aqaba (AQJ) or Amman (AMM) — which airport for Petra?
Aqaba is closer (~125 km) and handy if you're combining Petra with the Red Sea or Wadi Rum, but flights are sparse. Amman (~235 km) has far better international links from India and is the usual choice.
What is the best time to visit Petra?
March–May and September–November offer warm days and cool evenings, ideal for walking the Siq and climbing to the Monastery. Summers are very hot; winters can be cold with occasional rain.

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