Aqaba, Jordan to NEOM
From Aqaba south to the Al Durrah crossing, through Haql and down the Saudi coast road to your site, housing or hotel in NEOM.
A private transfer from Aqaba to NEOM crosses at Al Durrah near Haql and follows the Saudi coast road south. To the NEOM Bay Airport (Sharma) area it is about 235 km and roughly 3 hours of driving, plus border time; northern NEOM is closer. The fixed fare includes border crossing fees, and 15–30 minutes of free waiting is included.
- Distance
- ~235 km
- Driving
- ~3h
- Crossing
- Al Durrah crossing
- Best for
- Staff returning to site, arrivals via Aqaba airport
Aqaba, Jordan to NEOM, stop by stop
Pickup
Start
Aqaba
Hotel, apartment or King Hussein International Airport (AQJ).
Jordan exit
Durra crossing
About 30 km south of Aqaba.
Saudi entry
Al Durrah
Saudi entry checks, then Haql.
Coast road
≈ km 40
South through NEOM
The coastal highway along the Gulf of Aqaba.
Drop-off
≈ km 235
NEOM
Your gate, housing, hotel or NEOM Bay Airport (NUM).
Every passenger completes their own exit and entry checks at Al Durrah crossing. Border processing time varies and is never guaranteed, so we build margin into the pickup time.
Distance by NEOM drop-off point
NEOM covers a long stretch of coast, so the distance from Aqaba depends on where we drop you.
| Pickup point | Distance | Driving |
|---|---|---|
| Magna (northern NEOM coast) | ~165 km | ~2h 10m |
| NEOM Bay Airport (NUM) / Sharma | ~235 km | ~3h |
| Oxagon (near Duba) | ~300 km | ~3h 35m |
Driving time only; border time is extra. Measured road distances — your quote uses your exact pickup address.
Where we drop off in NEOM
Give us the exact gate or address — distances inside NEOM vary a lot.
Project gates & staff housing
Drop at the gate you are cleared for.
Hotels and the Sharma area
Including NEOM Bay Airport (NUM).
Northern NEOM
Magna and the coast closer to Haql are shorter trips.
Who books this route
- Staff returning from leave. Fly into Aqaba and drive to site without a domestic connection.
- Weekend return legs. The return half of a NEOM–Aqaba weekend.
Choose your vehicle
Executive sedanSolo travellers and couples, business trips Quote
Full-size SUVFamilies, more luggage, long desert stretches Quote
VanGroups and heavy luggage Quote
Vehicles come from our vetted partner network. The car for your date is confirmed as eligible to cross before we send the fare.
Planning tips for this route
- Arriving at AQJ?. Share the flight number when you book. Pickup is planned around your landing time.
- Gate clearance. Make sure your site access is arranged before the trip.
Included in your fare
- One fixed fare in writing — no meter, no surge
- Border crossing fees for the vehicle included in the fare
- 15–30 minutes of free waiting on every trip
- English- and Arabic-speaking drivers
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
- Pay cash to the driver or by bank transfer
Documents for Al Durrah crossing
- A valid passport (or the ID your nationality may use for this crossing) for every passenger, including children.
- The right to enter the destination country — visa, eVisa or exemption, depending on nationality.
- Saudi residents: a valid exit and re-entry visa where it applies.
- Requirements change. Confirm current entry rules with official sources before you travel — we do not arrange visas or immigration.
Aqaba, Jordan to NEOM: your questions
How long is the drive from Aqaba to NEOM?
To the NEOM Bay Airport (Sharma) area about 235 km — roughly 3 hours of driving plus the Al Durrah crossing. Northern NEOM is closer.
Can you collect me from Aqaba airport and drive me to NEOM?
Yes. Pickup at King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) is available. Share your flight number when you book.
Are border fees included?
Yes, border crossing fees for the vehicle are included in the fixed fare.
What do I need to enter Saudi Arabia?
A valid passport and the right to enter Saudi Arabia for every passenger. Check official sources before travel — we do not arrange visas.
Get your Aqaba, Jordan to NEOM quote
Send the details. We confirm an eligible vehicle and reply on WhatsApp with one fixed fare, border crossing fees included.
Trip type
Where should we send your quote?
Final pricing depends on route, vehicle, date, and passengers — confirmed with you directly before booking.
Private Transportation Only·Every booking is your own private vehicle and professional chauffeur.
Corporate invoicing can be arranged through our sister company.