The 14 Best Day Trips from ‘Ajlūn
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 14 good day trips from ‘Ajlūn, Jordan, led by Damascus, Amman, Jerusalem. The closest is Irbid, about 40 min by car, and 4 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from ‘Ajlūn at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damascus | 140 km N | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Amman | 46 km SE | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| Jerusalem | 81 km SW | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Zarqa | 43 km SE | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Irbid | 26 km N | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Tel Aviv | 96 km W | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| East Jerusalem | 78 km SW | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| West Jerusalem | 79 km SW | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Haifa | 88 km NW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Rishon LeTsiyyon | 99 km SW | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Petaẖ Tiqva | 86 km W | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Ḩayy Khildā | 39 km S | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Netanya | 84 km W | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Ashdod | 120 km SW | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from ‘Ajlūn
- 1
Damascus, Syria
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car140 km north of ‘Ajlūn4 hr 20 min round tripKnown for حمام نور الدين الشهيد.
- 2
Amman, Jordan
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car46 km south-east of ‘Ajlūn1 hr 50 min round tripKnown for Fulbright Commission.
Also nearby: Russeifa.
- 3
Jerusalem, Israel
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car81 km south-west of ‘Ajlūn2 hr 30 min round tripKnown for שער האשפות.
- 4
Zarqa, Jordan
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car43 km south-east of ‘Ajlūn1 hr 40 min round trip - 5
Irbid, Jordan
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car26 km north of ‘Ajlūn1 hr 20 min round trip - 6
Tel Aviv, Israel
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car96 km west of ‘Ajlūn3 hr round trip - 7
East Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car78 km south-west of ‘Ajlūn3 hr round trip - 8
West Jerusalem, Israel
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car79 km south-west of ‘Ajlūn3 hr round trip - 9
Haifa, Israel
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car88 km north-west of ‘Ajlūn2 hr 50 min round trip - 10
Rishon LeTsiyyon, Israel
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car99 km south-west of ‘Ajlūn3 hr 10 min round trip - 11
Petaẖ Tiqva, Israel
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car86 km west of ‘Ajlūn2 hr 40 min round trip - 12
Ḩayy Khildā, Jordan
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car39 km south of ‘Ajlūn1 hr 30 min round trip - 13
Netanya, Israel
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car84 km west of ‘Ajlūn2 hr 40 min round trip - 14
Ashdod, Israel
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car120 km south-west of ‘Ajlūn3 hr 50 min round trip
A sample day trip: ‘Ajlūn to Damascus
A realistic pace for Damascus, 140 km from ‘Ajlūn. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave ‘Ajlūn
- 09:40Arrive in Damascus (2 hr 10 min drive)
- 09:55حمام نور الدين الشهيد
- 11:55Lunch
- 13:10Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Damascus
- 15:40Head back to ‘Ajlūn
- 17:50Home in ‘Ajlūn
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from ‘Ajlūn?
- The best day trips from ‘Ajlūn are Damascus, Amman, Jerusalem, Zarqa, Irbid. The closest is Irbid, about 40 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from ‘Ajlūn?
- Irbid is the closest, 26 km north of ‘Ajlūn, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of ‘Ajlūn?
- 4 places are within about an hour's drive of ‘Ajlūn: Irbid (40 min), Ḩayy Khildā (45 min), Zarqa (50 min), Amman (55 min).
- What is the biggest city near ‘Ajlūn for a day out?
- Damascus is the largest city in day-trip range, 140 km north of ‘Ajlūn and about 2 hr 10 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from ‘Ajlūn?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Damascus at 140 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.
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