Find Cheap Flights to Petra

Tips for booking flights to Petra

Petra does not have its own commercial airport. Most international visitors reach the ancient city through Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) near Amman or King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) in Aqaba. Queen Alia International Airport offers the widest selection of international flights, while Aqaba provides a convenient alternative for travelers combining Petra with Wadi Rum and the Red Sea.

The journey from Amman Airport to Petra generally takes around three hours by road, while the drive from Aqaba Airport usually takes approximately two hours. Visitors can continue by rental car, private transfer, taxi, organized tour, or intercity bus.

Travelers looking for cheap flights to Petra should compare airfare to both Amman and Aqaba. Lower fares may be available during January, February, June, and November, while the busiest travel periods usually occur in spring and autumn when daytime temperatures are comfortable for walking through the Siq, exploring the Treasury, and hiking to the Monastery.

Popular routes connect Jordan with destinations such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Riyadh, Cairo, Istanbul, Athens, Rome, Paris, London, and New York. Visitors can also combine Petra with Amman, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, the Dead Sea, Jerash, Dubai, Doha, Cairo, and other destinations across the Middle East. Flying into Amman or Aqaba followed by a scenic road journey remains the most practical way to reach Petra.