Crossing Israel to Jordan via Allenby/King Hussen Bridge | Jordan - Lonely Planet Forum

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Sun, 15 Jul 2012 15:34:34 +0000

Hi Everyone - I know this has probably already been discussed somewhere, however I just wanted to clarify crossing from Israel to Jordan via the Allenby/King Hussein Bridge. We are planning to cross on Saturday the 18th August as to my understanding Sun/Mon 19/20th is Eid el Fitr and the crossings will all be closed?

Can anyone advise what time the crossing is open on a Saturday? I know that Saturday is the Jewish Sabbath as well.

In addition, we are planning to go to the dead sea on 19-20th, what can we expect in terms of available transportation (taxi/buses) from King Hussen Bridge? Is there anywhere else anyone would recommend on these two days? (we will have done Petra/Wadi Rum already)

Thanks very much.

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Sun, 15 Jul 2012 16:17:55 +0000

Allenby Bridge hours, see here.

It isn't closed on Eid el-Fitr. But it closes early on Saturdays. Palestinian buses/shared taxis run on Saturdays from Jerusalem to the crossing - they are not affected by the Jewish Sabbath.

From the bridge to the Dead Sea there are no direct buses. You can pick up a bus that has come from Beit She'an and is heading towards Jerusalem, and change at the Beit Ha'arava junction for a bus that has come from Jerusalem and is going to the Dead Sea.

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Sun, 15 Jul 2012 18:23:55 +0000

Are you returning to Jordan from Israel as if not KHB is the worst choice because you can't get a Jordanian visa there and you'll be in the same queues as everyone who is trying to avoid "Israel stamps"

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