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Jordan

One of the Middle East's great travel destinations, home to the rose-red city of Petra, the silence of Wadi Rum, the buoyancy of the Dead Sea, and Amman's extraordinary hospitality.

Amman
AMM · Queen Alia International. Jordan's main hub, 30km south of Amman. Airport bus to city: JOD 3.3. Taxi: JOD 18–25.
Aqaba
AQJ · King Hussein International — for the Red Sea and Wadi Rum. Most visitors fly into AMM and drive south (4 hours).
Getting Around
JETT buses connect Amman to Petra (3.5h) and Aqaba (4.5h). Hiring a private driver is affordable and recommended — full-day rates from JOD 60.
Currency
Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
~1.41 JOD = 1 USD. One of the world's most stable currencies. Cards in hotels and major restaurants; cash essential elsewhere.
Jordan Pass
Buy the Jordan Pass before arrival — includes the visa fee AND entry to Petra (normally JOD 50/day) and 40+ other sites. Excellent value.
Tipping
Restaurants: 10% is generous. Hotel housekeeping: JOD 1–2/night. Guides: JOD 10–20/day. Always tip in cash.
Time Zone
AST. Arabia Standard Time
UTC+3 year-round.
Vs. US Eastern
Amman is 7–8 hours ahead of US Eastern Time depending on season.
Amman & Petra
Best: Mar–May, Sep–NovHot: Jun–Aug Amman at altitude is cooler than you'd expect. Petra in winter can be cold and wet — bring layers.
Wadi Rum & Dead Sea
Best: Oct–Apr Desert — very hot in summer. Wadi Rum nights are cold year-round.
Language
Arabic. English widely spoken in tourist areas, hotels, and Amman restaurants.
Key Phrases
Ahlan wa sahlan. Welcome
Shukran: Thank you
Yalla — Let's go / come on
Inshallah: God willing
Jordan Pass
The easiest entry — buy the Jordan Pass online (includes visa) before travelling. Covers most major attractions and waives the JOD 40 visa fee.
Visa on Arrival
Most Western nationals can get a visa on arrival at Queen Alia airport for JOD 40. Single entry, 30 days.
Private Driver
The most practical way to see Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea in one trip — distances are significant and public transport is limited.
JETT Buses
Comfortable coach service connects Amman, Petra, and Aqaba on a fixed schedule. Book a day ahead.
Amman
Taxis are inexpensive and plentiful. Uber and Careem both operate in the capital.
General
Very Safe Jordan is consistently one of the safest countries in the Middle East. Jordanians are famously hospitable to visitors.
Emergencies
911. Police, Ambulance, Fire (unified emergency line)

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