Pyramids of Giza near Cairo at golden hour

Borders

Jordan to Egypt

Amman to Aqaba, Aqaba ferry routes to Egypt, slow ferry, fast ferry, visa notes, and important ticket information.

Border Guide Photos

Egypt Photo Gallery

Aqaba water, ferry-route atmosphere, desert roads, and Red Sea travel context for Egypt.

Giza pyramids with a camel rider in the desert — Giza Pyramids

The Sphinx and pyramid at Giza during golden hour — Sphinx at Giza

Karnak Temple columns and obelisk in Luxor — Karnak Temple

Nile river sailboat with Cairo skyline in the distance — Cairo Nile

Abu Simbel temple facade with seated statues — Abu Simbel

Alexandria harbor with turquoise water and boats — Alexandria Harbor

Bus Amman to Aqaba

Jordan departure fee: 10 JOD, cash only.

If you are traveling from Amman to Egypt, the first step is taking a JETT Bus from Amman to Aqaba.

Approximate ticket price: 10 JOD

Route: Amman → Aqaba

Check Aqaba and Petra routes first

Confirm schedule before buying ferry tickets

For travel inside Jordan, Aqaba and Petra are the main JETT routes I would check right now. Always confirm the Aqaba schedule before buying ferry tickets.

Official JETT Website

Check JETT Bus

Ferry Slow Ferry

The slow ferry travels from Aqaba to Egypt and usually takes:

Travel time: 10 to 12 hours

Usual departure: 9:00 PM or 10:00 PM

Recommended port arrival: around 7:00 PM

Available Ferry Routes

Aqaba → Nuweiba — around 85 USD

Aqaba → Taba — around 70 USD

Official Ferry Website

Confirm the current ferry operator, route, price, and sailing day before buying tickets.

Fast Fast Ferry

The fast ferry is the quickest way to travel between Jordan and Egypt.

Travel time: 1 to 2 hours

Departure: generally around 11:00 AM

Operates only on certain days

Schedule depends on season

It is strongly recommended to book your ticket directly from the port in Jordan or Egypt.

Visa Important Visa Information

If you arrive in Jordan from Egypt and your passport is stamped without paying for a Jordanian visa on arrival, do not assume that the visa was free.

Important Payment Note

In many cases, travelers who stay in Jordan for more than 3 days may be required to pay:

40 JOD visa fee when leaving Jordan

This payment is usually requested upon departure from Jordan.

Travelers are advised to verify the latest visa regulations and border procedures before traveling.

Note Important JETT Cairo Note

If you select International to Cairo on the JETT Bus website and see a price such as 30 JOD or 40 JOD, this price is only for the bus ticket.

It does not include the ferry ticket.