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Getting Around By Air

Royal Wings (www.royalwings.com.jo) operates regular flights from Amman to Aqaba. It is also possible to hire executive jets and helicopters.

Getting Around By Rail

There is no longer a public railway service to Aqaba.

Urban Travel

There are conventional buses and extensive fixed-route 'servis' (share-taxis, most seating up to seven) in Amman and other main cities. 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 and then run non-stop.

Documentation

National driving licences are accepted if they have been issued at least one year before travel. However, an International Driving Permit is recommended. Visitors are not allowed to drive a vehicle with normal Jordanian plates unless they have a Jordanian driving licence.

Taxi

All taxis operate a meter and can be hired for the day. Share-taxi service to all towns on fixed routes is also available and can be hired for private use. Share-taxis to Petra should be booked in advance owing to demand. Tips of around 10% are appreciated. Note that taxis often display the fare in fils rather than dinars and if you mistake one for the other, no-one is likely to correct you.

Car Hire

Major international car hire companies and a number of local companies operate services in the main towns, including Amman and Aqaba; car hire is also available from hotels and travel agents. Drivers are available for the day.
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Information in this section was last updated: Fri Apr 12 2013