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Getting Around - Internal Travel |
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Air
Royal
Wings organises regular flights from Amman to Aqaba (telephone
(6) 487 5201).
It is also possible to rent executive jets and helicopters.
Road
Main
roads are good (there are nearly 3, 000 kilometres (1900
miles) of paved roads in the country), but desert tracks should
be avoided.
It is important to make sure that the vehicle is in good condition
if travelling on minor roads or
tracks. It is advides to carry plenty of water and follow local
advice carefully. In case of breakdown, contact the Automobile Association.
The traffic in Jordan drives on the right. Speed limits
are 60 kilometres per hour / 38 miles per hour (cities), 80 kilometres
per hour / 50 miles per hour (country roads) and 120 kilometres
per hour / 75 miles per hour (motorways).
There are regular passport controls along the Red Sea and travellers
are advised to have their papers ready.
Bus
Services are professional and cheap.
Alpha, JETT and Petra all operate modern, air conditioned fleets.
Taxi
Share
taxi service to all towns on fixed routes is available
for private hire. Share taxis to Petra should be booked in advance
owing to demand.
Car hire
Avis and 4 national companies operate
services in the main towns, including Amman and Aqaba, available
also from hotels and travel agents. Drivers are available for hire
for the day.
Documentation
National driving licences are accepted
if they have been issued at least 1 year before travel. However,
an International Driving Permit is recommended and visitors are
not allowed to drive a vehicle with normal Jordanian plates unless
they have a Jordanian driving licence.
Note
When using routes which go close to the Israeli border (and even when sailing or swimming in the
Red Sea without a guide), the traveller should always have all papers
in order and within reach.
Urban
There are conventional buses and
extensive fixed route ‘Servis’ (share taxis, most seating
up to 7) in Amman. The ‘Servis’ are licensed, with a
standard fare scale, but there are no fixed pick up or set down
points. Vehicles often fill up at central or outer terminal points
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| Useful travel links |
| Royal
Wings |
The company
which organises internal flights in Jordan. |
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