Entering Israel via Land Borders with Jordan and Egypt

Entering Israel via the land borders with Jordan and Egypt is a popular alternative to flying into Israel, particularly for tourists who are traveling more widely in the Middle East, or arriving from a city where there are no direct flights to Tel Aviv. Entry via the land borders is generally simple, with transportation links from the crossings to the nearby towns plentiful and frequent.

Entry at the Allenby Border Crossing from Jordan

The Allenby, or King Hussein Border Crossing, is located between Jerusalem and the Jordanian capital of Amman.

• A taxi journey from Amman to the border takes about an hour and costs around 35-45 JD.
• A bus from the Jordanian exit terminal to the Israeli entry terminal costs about 7 JD plus luggage fees
• At the Israeli side, you pass through an airport-style security terminal

Useful information

The Allenby Border Crossing is open from Sunday to Thursday between 08:00 and 17:00, on Fridays between 08:00 and 15:30, and closed on Saturdays. It is closed on Yom Kippur and the first day of the Muslim Feast of Sacrifice.

Transport at the crossing

• Taxi - there is a taxi rank
• Sherut to the Allenby border crossing - from the terminal, a sherut to Jerusalem costs around 34 shekels per person, plus luggage fees.
• Bus to the Allenby border Crossing - The nearest bus stop for buses like Egged 961 is about 100 meters from the terminal. However, you’ll need to take a short taxi from the terminal to the bus stop.

Entry at the Yitzhak Rabin/Wadi Arava Border Crossing from Jordan

The Yitzhak Rabin Border Crossing is located between Eilat and the Jordanian city of Aqaba and is used frequently by travelers taking tours from Eilat to Petra and Wadi Rum.

Useful information

The Yitzhak Rabin Border Crossing is open from Sunday to Thursday between 06:30 and 20:00, as well as Fridays and Saturdays from 8:00 to 20:00. It is closed on Yom Kippur and the first day of the Muslim New Year.

Transport at the crossing

• Taxi - there is a taxi rank
• Sherut to Eilat- from the terminal, a sherut to Eilat

Entry via the Jordan River Border Crossing from Jordan

The Jordan River Border Crossing is located in the north of Israel near the city of Beit Shean. It crosses the River Jordan into the center of Jordan.

Useful information

The Jordan River Crossing is open on Sunday to Thursday between 08:30 and 18:00, on Friday from 8:30 to 16:00. It is closed on Yom Kippur and the first day of the Muslim New Year.

Transport at the crossing

Entry at the Taba Border Crossing from Egypt

Here’s a guide on how to get from Israel to Egypt, but read below for important holiday information that might affect crossings.

Useful information

The Taba Border Crossing is open 24/7 year-round, apart from major holidays like the Yom Kippur and the first day of the Muslim New Year, when you should check for exact opening times.

Transport at the crossing

• Taxi
• Bus to the Taba Border Crossing- Egged Route 15 runs to the terminal from the Eilat Central Bus Station