Visiting Jordan

Petra at Night

Taking a taxi from Amman airport to Petra is a straightforward process.

If you plan to travel to Petra after your flight to Amman arrives, it is easy to take a taxi from Amman airport to Wadi Musa, the city in which Petra is located.

Amman airport taxis are beige sedans that can be found outside of the arrivals areas of both terminals 1 and 2 at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman.

Amman airport taxis are regulated. There are set prices for destinations like Petra and Wadi Musa.

It costs 69.75 dinars to take an airport taxi from Amman airport to Petra.

The drive from Amman airport to Petra is relatively long. While the distance is covered on good, paved roads, the journey takes several hours.

You can also visit the Jesorv taxi booths inside the arrivals halls in terminals 1 and 2 to get more information on the pricing and timing of taxis from Amman airport to Petra and other destinations in Jordan.

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Shawarma Reem

The best restaurants in Amman are scattered all throughout the hills of the city.

Ranging from hole in the wall shawarma shops to high end restaurants, Amman has a great range of dining options.

Here is my list of the best restaurants in Amman:

Shawarma Reem

Serving up some of the best shawarma in Amman, Shawarma Reem is known for its excellent fast food.  It’s a tiny outpost on the side of a large traffic circle, so plan to order your shawarma to go and eat elsewhere in Amman.

Hashem

Known for having the best falafel in Amman, the outdoor Hashem cafe is a great place for a quick meal or a snack. The falafel is served with excellen foul medammas (ground fava beans with olive oil).

Blue Fig

With a large dining area and a pleasant terrace, Blue Fig restaurant serves up some excellent Middle Eastern food.  One of the best restaurants in Amman, the Blue Fig is known for its traditional flat breads that are served with a variety of toppings.

Turtle Green

Popular with visitors to Amman, Turtle Green is one of the best restaurants for tea.  They also serve excellent fruit juices.

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King’s Highway in Jordan

Jordan is not a big place, so driving distances in Jordan tend to be relatively short.

Below are driving distances between major cities in Jordan:

Amman to Petra (Wadi Musa): 230km

Amman to Madaba: 32km

Amman to Jerash: 51km

Amman to Dead Sea: 40km

Petra (Wadi Musa) to Aqaba: 97km

Due to the mountainous topography of Jordan, driving distances can be deceiving.

What looks like only a hundred kilometers on a map can take several hours due to winding mountain roads and steep ascents and descents.

Make sure to leave yourself plenty of extra time if you are driving long distances in Jordan.

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