Tabuk to Aqaba, Jordan
From your door in Tabuk west to Haql on the Gulf of Aqaba, across the Al Durrah crossing and into Aqaba: one private car and the same driver for the whole trip.
A private transfer from Tabuk to Aqaba is about 270 km and roughly 3 hours 50 minutes of driving. The car heads west to Haql on the Gulf of Aqaba coast, crosses at Al Durrah and reaches Aqaba about 30 km after the border, with border time on top. The fare is fixed in writing before you book and includes border crossing fees. Each passenger carries their own valid documents.
- Distance
- ~270 km
- Driving
- ~3h 50m
- Crossing
- Al Durrah crossing
- Best for
- Weekend breaks, Red Sea divers, families
Tabuk to Aqaba, Jordan, stop by stop
Pickup
Start
Tabuk
Home, hotel, office or Tabuk Regional Airport (TUU).
West to the coast
≈ km 230
Tabuk–Haql road
Across the mountains to Haql, the last Saudi town on the Gulf of Aqaba.
Saudi exit
Al Durrah
Saudi exit checks just north of Haql. Every passenger goes through in person.
Jordan entry
Durra crossing
Jordan entry checks on the other side, about 30 km from Aqaba.
Drop-off
≈ km 270
Aqaba
Your hotel, resort, apartment or the airport.
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.
Door-to-door or border drop-off?
Two ways to book this trip. Both have one fixed fare agreed in writing before you travel.
Door-to-door
- Same car and driver from your door to your address in Aqaba, Jordan
- Vehicle crossing fees at Al Durrah crossing included
- No luggage transfers, no arranging transport on the other side
Border drop-off · lower fare
- We drive you to the Saudi side of Al Durrah crossing
- Cheaper, because our car does not cross
- You arrange your own onward transport on the other side, and check how passengers continue at this crossing
Where we drop off in Aqaba
Aqaba is about 30 km from the Al Durrah crossing, so it is the first stop in Jordan. Give us the exact address when you book.
City hotels & the waterfront
Central Aqaba hotels, apartments and the seafront area.
South Beach & Tala Bay
Resorts and dive hotels on the coast south of the city, which is the side the border is on.
Ayla
The marina and residential development north of the centre.
King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)
For travellers flying on from Aqaba. Tell us your flight time.
Who books this route
- Tabuk residents on a short break. Aqaba on the Red Sea is the closest city across the border. Book a return and the driver brings you back on your chosen date.
- Divers and Red Sea visitors. SUV or van with room for dive bags, dropped at your South Beach or Tala Bay hotel.
- Visiting family. Families with children and luggage, door to door without changing cars at the border.
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
- Leave in daylight. The Tabuk–Haql road crosses mountains. A morning start puts the drive and the border in daylight.
- Returning the same week?. Book both legs together. The return (Aqaba to Tabuk) is confirmed in the same quote.
- Flying from Aqaba?. If you are connecting to a flight at King Hussein International Airport, tell us the time so we add border margin.
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.
Tabuk to Aqaba, Jordan: your questions
How far is Tabuk from Aqaba by car?
About 270 km — roughly 3 hours 50 minutes of driving west to Haql, across the Al Durrah crossing and on to Aqaba, plus time at the border, which varies.
Which border crossing is used from Tabuk to Aqaba?
Al Durrah (Durra), on the Gulf of Aqaba coast about 30 km from both Haql in Saudi Arabia and Aqaba in Jordan. It is the coastal crossing and the direct one for Aqaba.
Are border crossing fees included in the fare?
Yes. Border crossing fees for the vehicle are included in your fixed fare. Personal visa or entry fees, where they apply, are paid by each passenger.
What documents do I need to enter Jordan from Tabuk?
A valid passport and the right to enter Jordan for every passenger; Saudi residents generally also need a valid exit and re-entry visa. Entry rules depend on nationality and change, so check official sources before travel. We do not arrange visas.
Is this a local Aqaba taxi?
No. It is a pre-booked private car with a professional driver from your door in Tabuk to your address in Aqaba. We are not a Jordanian taxi service.
Get your Tabuk to Aqaba, Jordan 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.
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