How far is Wadi Rum from airport?

Although Wadi Rum doesn't have its own airport, you can fly to Aqaba King Hussein Intl (AQJ), which is located 24 miles from Wadi Rum.



The distance to Wadi Rum depends on which Jordanian airport you use. From King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) in Aqaba, Wadi Rum is remarkably close, located approximately 60 to 75 km (37–46 miles) away, which is about a 1-hour and 10-minute drive. This makes Aqaba the most convenient gateway for those wanting to head straight into the desert. From Jordan’s primary international hub, Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) near Amman, the distance is much greater at roughly 293 km (182 miles). This journey takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes via the Desert Highway. While taxis are available at both airports (costing around 45 JOD from Aqaba or 90-110 JOD from Amman), many 2026 travelers choose to rent a car or book a pre-arranged transfer with their Bedouin camp. Because phone reception can be spotty once you enter the protected area, it is highly recommended to have your camp's coordinates saved or your transfer confirmed before you leave the airport terminal.

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Taxi from Petra to Wadi Rum This should be somewhere between 35-40 JOD (after you've haggled) and since Petra welcomes many independent visitors, it's also possible to split the cost with other solo travellers.

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Part of the reason that camping in Wadi Rum is so affordable during the initial booking process is that the guides running the camps make a good chunk of their money selling Jeep tours and camel rides. This is simply part of the process, and nothing to be worried about at all–but it helps to know what to expect.

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Wadi Rum is also about a day's worth of touring, and because of the desert heat it is better to be able to get an early start. An itinerary I would recommend is (3 nights): Arrive in Jordan and go straight to Petra, spend the night in Petra. Spend a full day exploring Petra, spend the night in Petra.

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Our Petra & Wadi Rum Day Trip gives travelers staying in Amman and the Dead Sea the opportunity to see the wondrous sites of Jordan all in one day. This adventure will take you to two of the world's most impressive and unforgettable sites.

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Alcohol is legal, but heavily taxed For example, it's illegal to sell alcohol anywhere in the country during Ramadan (with the exception of some high-end hotels), and most camps in Wadi Rum don't serve alcohol at all (but you can often bring your own).

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Spring and autumn are the most popular times to visit Wadi Rum, so expect to see many tourists at the popular sites. In March and November the nights can still be pretty cold with a minimum temperature of 5 °C (41 °F), but in the other months night temperatures rise up to 13 °C (55 °F).

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It is possible to explore without a guide when visiting Wadi Rum, either by hiking, or by taking a 4×4 through the desert. But, Wadi Rum is large and diverse, and it's very easy to get lost in the desert landscape. Given this, it's recommended to explore the desert with a guide.

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Is there a hot shower and toilet? The Bedouin Camps have shared bathroom facilities with solar hot water. The tents at the luxury camps all have private bathroom and solar hot water. How much is the entrance ticket fee to Wadi Rum?

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Although there's no malaria in Petra and Wadi Rum there are mosquitoes so spray and cover up accordingly, especially after dark, to avoid becoming a midnight snack.

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Join us and experience camping in Wadi Rum Desert and sleep under the stars! At night, when the desert is at its most silent and the stars become a glowing blanket in the clear sky, when the gentle desert breeze blows free of any pollution, you will feel something unique.

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It's a 4 hour drive from Wadi Rum to the Dead Sea is lowest point on earth at 420m below sea level.

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wadi rum protected area Only drive on the designated tracks. Protect nature: no hunting or collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or firewood. Camp and climb in the official sites only. For fires, use gas stoves or charcoal.

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The most beautiful wadi of Jordan – Wadi Mujib At some point you really have to go swimming, as there is a steel cable along the wall that you 'have to' hold onto.

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Transport from Petra to Wadi Rum Be careful as some parts of the road are damaged and dangerous. There are several transportation options between Petra and Wadi Rum. All transportations are direct, so it is pretty easy and fast.

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This mountain is famous for its formations and inscription. Anfashieh has numerous Thamudic and Nabatean inscriptions, next to it drawings of animals, humans, and camel caravans. Winter and summer sites, where you get the most dramatic views of Wadi Rum as the sun sinks below the horizon.

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The distance between Petra and Wadi Rum is about 110km, more or less 2 hours. Be careful as some parts of the road are damaged and dangerous. There are several transportation options between Petra and Wadi Rum. All transportations are direct, so it is pretty easy and fast.

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