Local insider tips and complete travel guides written by our Jordan-based team — everything you need to plan an unforgettable trip to Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea and beyond.
A complete 2025 guide to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) pickup in Jordan: fixed transfer prices, official taxi vs private driver, meet & greet at Arrivals, what to expect after passport control, and how to book a reliable English-speaking driver safely from anywhere in the world.
How long is the drive from Amman to Petra? Which route is fastest — Desert Highway or King's Highway? What does a private taxi cost in JOD? We compare buses, JETT, rental cars and private transfers so you can pick the most comfortable way to reach the Rose City and the Treasury.
All the ways to reach Wadi Rum protected area in Jordan: private taxi from Queen Alia Airport, transfer from Amman, JETT bus, combined Petra + Wadi Rum tour, or self-drive. Includes drive times, fixed prices and tips for finding your Bedouin camp once you arrive in the desert.
Going straight from Queen Alia Airport to a Dead Sea resort? It's only 45 minutes by car. We cover transfer prices, which side of the Dead Sea is best (Jordanian side vs other coastline), the top 5-star hotels, public beach options, and what NOT to do when you float on the saltiest sea on Earth.
Petra opening hours, ticket prices, Jordan Pass tips, the Siq walk, the Treasury, the Monastery hike, Petra by Night and the secret viewpoints most tourists miss. A complete UNESCO World Heritage guide to one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, written by a licensed local guide.
Traditional Bedouin camp vs luxury bubble tent? What to pack for a desert night? When to catch the best sunset and stargazing? Our 7 insider tips will turn your overnight in Wadi Rum — Lawrence of Arabia's legendary desert — into the highlight of your entire Jordan trip.
The perfect 7-day Jordan itinerary, day by day: Day 1 — Queen Alia Airport pickup and Amman; Day 2 — Jerash & Ajloun; Day 3 — Madaba, Mount Nebo & the Dead Sea; Day 4 — Petra; Day 5 — Wadi Rum overnight camp; Day 6 — Aqaba & Red Sea; Day 7 — return to Amman and airport. Includes hotels, prices and pro tips.
Mansaf (Jordan's national dish of lamb and jameed yogurt), Maqluba, falafel, hummus, Galayet Bandora, Zarb (Bedouin barbecue), Knafeh and fresh mint lemonade — our local food guide names the dishes you must try and the best restaurants in Amman and Petra to find them.
Jerash is one of the best-preserved Roman cities outside Italy. Discover its colonnaded streets, the Oval Plaza, two ancient theatres, Hadrian's Arch and the famous Jerash Festival. Practical info: 50 km from Amman, ~45-minute drive, fixed taxi price 35 JOD, half-day or full-day with Ajloun Castle.
Welcome to Flightajo's Jordan travel blog, the place where we share everything we know about traveling in our country. Our articles are written by licensed local guides and our Amman-based travel team — not generic copy-paste content. Whether you're flying in from New York, London, Toronto, Sydney, Berlin, Paris or Tokyo, you'll find practical answers and up-to-date prices for every part of your Jordan trip.
Every article ends with a free quote button — once you've decided what to do, our team will build a private custom Jordan tour around your wishes, with fixed all-inclusive prices and instant WhatsApp confirmation. We work with travelers from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, the Gulf, Asia and Latin America every single week.