With a population of 792,665, Zarqa is the largest city in Zarqa, Jordan by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Zarqa to see all of its attractions.
Although Zarqa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM), which is located 24 miles from Zarqa. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Zarqa include American Airlines, British Airways and Royal Jordanian. The shortest flight to Zarqa from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 5h 30m.
Another option to get to Zarqa is to pick up a car hire from Amman, which is about 14 miles from Zarqa. You’ll find branches of Right Cars and Arena Rent a Car, among others, in Amman.
Expect to pay £1.34 per litre in Zarqa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.97 and £21.29.