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Getting There - International Travel |
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Air
Following the military action in Iraq, there is a high risk of terrorism
in Jordan and caution is necessary. The Jordanian security forces
foiled numerous possible terrorist attacks in 2004. Extra care should
be taken at the crossing points between Jordan and Israel.
Jordan's The national airline is Royal
Jordanian Airlines (RJ). British Mediterranean (a contract partner
of British Airways) operates daily services from London to Amman.
Alternative airlines serving Jordan include
Delta Air Lines, Emirates, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Arkia Israeli
Airlines, Air Canada, Air France, Gulf Air, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines,
Lufthansa and United Airlines.
Approximate
flight times
Approximate times are as follows: |
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It takes 5 hours travelling from London to Amman.
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Queen
Alia International airport
Queen Alia International (AMM) is 35 kilometres (22 miles) southeast
of the capital, to which it is connected by a good highway (the
travel time is approximately 40 minutes).
There is a regular bus service to Amman every 30 minutes (the travel
time is approximately 50 minutes), and taxis are also available.
Airport facilities
Airport facilities include duty free shops, bank / bureau de change,
eating and shopping facilities, and car hire (Avis and Hertz).
Departure Tax
Departure tax is JD 5 for individual tourists, JD 25 for
Jordanian nationals on international departures. Transit passengers
are excused.
Sea
The only port is Aqaba, which is on the cruise
itineraries for P&O, Cunard and Swan Hellenic. Car and passenger
ferries from Aqaba to Cairo and Aqaba to Nuweiba operate twice a
day and there is also a high speed hydrofoil service.
There is a weekly passenger service to Suez and Jeddah. Please contact
Telstar
Maritime Agencies (telephone: (6) 464 0168, email address: amman@telstarmaritime.com).
Departure Tax
Departure tax is JD 6.
Road
There are roads leading into the Syrian Arab Republic
via Ramtha or Jaber. The route to and from the Syrian Arab Republic
to Western Europe is through Turkey. Driving time from Amman to
Damascus is 4 hours.
From Egypt, there is a ferry connection from Nuweiba
to Aqaba (visa should be aqquired in advance). Multiple entry visas
can be needed. A coach service runs from Damascus to Irbid or Amman,
and there is a share taxi service from Amman to Damascus. Public
buses and coaches run from Amman to Damascus and Baghdad each day,
as well as to Allenby Bridge for the crossing to the Palestinian
National Authority Region. To cross, a visa is required, and it
should be attained in advance.
Further border crossings to Israel are at Sheikh
Hussein Bridge (Jordan River Crossing) near Lake Tiberias in the
north and Wadi Arabah (Arava Crossing) in the south, the latter
connecting Jordan to the Israeli Red Sea resort of Eilat.
Most nationalities can obtain a visa at the border, for information
on which nationals require a visa, please contact a travel agent
in Jordan. Some cars are permitted to cross these 2 borders, subject
to various rules and regulations, for further details, please contact
the Jordanian authorities.
Departure Tax
JD4.
Rail
The Hijaz Railway functions on the old Ottoman
track between Amman and Damascus (Syrian Arab Republic). |
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