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Air
Royal Jordanian Airlines (RJ) operates regular flights to Aqaba. It is also possible to hire executive jets and helicopters.

Rail
There is no longer a reliable public railway service.

Road
Main roads are good (there are nearly 3000km (1900 miles) of paved roads in the country), but desert tracks should be avoided. It is important to make sure that the vehicle is in good repair if travelling on minor roads or tracks. Take plenty of water and follow local advice carefully. In case of breakdown, contact the Automobile Association. Traffic drives on the right. Speed limits are 60kph/38mph (cities), 80 kph/50mph (country roads) and 120kph/75mph (motorways). There are frequent passport controls along the Red Sea and travellers are advised to have their papers ready.

Bus
Services are efficient and cheap. JETT bus company operates services from Amman to other towns and cities in the country. There are daily services to Aqaba and Petra.

Taxi
Share-taxi service to all towns on fixed routes, also available for private hire. Share-taxis to Petra should be booked in advance owing to demand.

Car Hire
Avis and four national companies operate services in the main towns, including Amman and Aqaba, available also from hotels and travel agents. Drivers are available for the day.

Documentation: National driving licences are accepted if they have been issued at least 1 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.

Note: When using routes which go near the Israeli border (and even when sailing or swimming in the Red Sea without a guide) the traveller should always have all papers in order and within reach.

Urban
There are conventional buses and extensive fixed-route 'Servis' (share-taxis, most seating up to seven) in Amman.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.

Walking
This a good way to see Amman although the city is hilly an temperatures may be high strolling is particularly enjoyable around the shops in Jebel Hussein and in the commercial center of Shmeisani in other areas of Amman locals rarely stroll in the evenings.

Jordan is an unusually safe and friendly place to travel and people are always helpful whether in an emergency or otherwise it is generally safe to walk around at any time of or night however it is sensible to take obvious precautions look after belongings and keep valuables in the hotel safe lot belongings should be reported to the police if you lose your passport contact your embassy (see the section important information in this brochure).