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Crossing Israel to Jordan via Allenby/King Hussen BridgeCountry forums / Middle East / Jordan | ||
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. | ||
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. | 1 | |
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" | 2 | |