Planning to enter Jordan from Jerusalem, the West Bank or Israel through the Allenby Bridge / King Hussein Bridge? This guide explains the location, visa planning, current terminal-hours guidance, crossing steps, transfers, meet-and-assist arrangements and practical points to check before you travel.
The same crossing is commonly called Allenby Bridge on the western side and King Hussein Bridge in Jordan. It is one of the most useful land crossings for travelers combining Jerusalem and central Jordan.
Entry procedures at King Hussein Bridge are different from Jordan's other major land crossings. Travelers should not assume that the same visa-on-arrival rules available at other Jordanian entry points apply here.
For a smoother trip, prepare the visa or entry arrangement, transportation on both sides, passport details and an approximate crossing schedule before your travel date.
Important: Border regulations, operating hours, fees, holiday closures, security procedures and entry requirements can change with little notice. Always reconfirm the crossing shortly before travel and avoid planning a tight flight, tour or onward connection immediately after the border.
The schedules below summarize the most recent published Israeli-terminal guidance available when this article was updated. Jordan-side operations, holidays and special notices can affect the practical crossing window, so always reconfirm before departure.
Current-hours note: The Israel Airports Authority announced the extended Sunday and Thursday hours for passengers entering Israel effective 26 July 2026. It also advises passengers to arrive approximately three hours before the published closing time. Holiday schedules and operational notices can override normal hours.
The Israeli land-border passage fee is updated periodically. Instead of relying on an old fixed amount, check the current Allenby fee published by the Israel Airports Authority before travel.
Jordan's official tourism information currently lists a 10 JOD departure tax at land border crossings, except airports. Confirm the amount before your crossing.
Shuttle, luggage, VIP and service charges can change. Jordan Horizons Tours can confirm the expected current costs applicable to your booking.
Official checks: For the latest Israeli-terminal notices and fees, use the official Israel Airports Authority pages: Allenby terminal updates and Allenby fees.
Official Jordan tourism guidance states that the King Hussein Bridge / Allenby crossing requires the Jordan visa or entry arrangement to be prepared in advance. Do not arrive expecting the normal visa-on-arrival process available at many other Jordan entry points. Visa on Arrival to be arranged : Available for many eligible nationalities, subject to nationality and current entry rules.
If Jordan Horizons Tours is arranging assistance, provide the requested passport information for every traveler well before arrival.
Where applicable, we prepare the required booking, itinerary, accommodation and arrival / departure details for the advance border arrangement or manifest.
Our representative can meet you at the Jordanian arrivals side according to the confirmed service and assist with the local arrival procedures.
After completing formalities, continue by your pre-arranged Jordan vehicle toward Amman, the Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum or your next destination.
Visa eligibility is nationality-specific. Meet-and-assist does not override government immigration rules. If an advance visa, approval or other document is required for your nationality, it must be arranged according to the instructions given for your booking.
The exact sequence can change, but most travelers should expect separate departure formalities, a controlled transfer between terminals and then Jordanian entry procedures.
Your vehicle drops you at the departure terminal. Allow generous time and keep your passport, booking details and luggage documents accessible.
Follow the terminal process for the current passage / departure fee, security checks and immigration formalities before being directed to onward transport.
Travelers normally change vehicles and use the authorized border transfer between the western departure terminal and the Jordanian arrivals side.
Complete Jordanian entry procedures. If arranged, your Jordan Horizons Tours representative will meet you on the Jordan side and continue your trip.
Vehicle change: Jordan's official tourism guidance notes that ordinary private cars and tour buses do not simply drive through this crossing as one continuous international transfer. Plan separate transport on each side unless a specific authorized arrangement has been confirmed.
When traveling in the opposite direction, allow enough time for Jordanian exit formalities, the inter-terminal transfer and the arrival procedures at Allenby.
Your Jordan vehicle takes you to the appropriate passenger terminal. Arrive early, especially on short operating days or before holidays.
Complete passport and departure formalities and pay any applicable current Jordan departure tax or service charges.
Follow staff instructions for the authorized shuttle / transfer between the Jordanian terminal and the Allenby arrivals side.
Proceed through security, passport control and customs as directed, collect your luggage and continue with your arranged transport.
Passport stamps and entry documents: Documentation practices are determined by the relevant border authorities and can change. If passport stamping is important for your onward travel, ask the immigration officer directly at the time of crossing rather than relying on older online advice.
Most confusion at Allenby / King Hussein Bridge comes from the fact that the crossing is not a normal door-to-door road transfer. Planning both sides in advance makes the day much easier.
Jordan Horizons Tours can help coordinate private transfer arrangements to the Allenby terminal and onward transport in Jordan. Israeli-side transport is quoted separately and can be relatively expensive.
Passport information may be required in advance for guest identification, manifest preparation, entry coordination and meet-and-assist arrangements connected with your booking.
Group crossings require more coordination. We can plan the Jordan-side vehicle, guide and arrival arrangements and advise what transfer procedure applies to your group on the booked date.
After checking the border information, browse Jordan Horizons Tours sample programs designed for travelers entering Jordan from Jerusalem, Tel Aviv or the Allenby / King Hussein Bridge area.
These answers cover the questions travelers most often ask when planning a land crossing between Jerusalem / the West Bank and Jordan.
It is in the southern Jordan Valley. On the Jordan side it is about 57 km from Amman, while the western side is near Jericho.
Yes. Travelers commonly use both names for the same crossing: Allenby Bridge on the western side and King Hussein Bridge in Jordan.
Do not rely on ordinary visa on arrival at this crossing. Official Jordan tourism guidance says the visa / entry arrangement should be prepared in advance.
Hours vary by day, direction and special notices. The current published Israeli-terminal schedule is summarized above, but travelers should reconfirm shortly before crossing.
There is no guaranteed crossing time. Queues, security, immigration, shuttle departures, holidays and passenger volume can make the process much longer on some days.
Possible costs include the current Israeli passage / departure fee, Jordan departure tax when leaving Jordan, shuttle or luggage charges and optional service costs. Rates change, so confirm them before travel.
Ordinary travelers should plan to change vehicles and use the authorized transfer between terminals. Any special group arrangement must be confirmed in advance.
Yes, when arranged in advance. Our representative can meet guests on the Jordanian side according to the confirmed booking and assist with the planned arrival service.
They may be needed for identification, manifest preparation, entry coordination and meet-and-assist arrangements. Send details only through the booking process requested by Jordan Horizons Tours.
Yes, private transfer arrangements can be coordinated subject to availability and quotation. Because vehicles normally do not continue straight across the border, transport is organized separately on each side.
Before your trip: Reconfirm opening hours, visa / entry requirements, holiday notices and fees. Border authorities make the final decision on entry, exit, documentation and operating procedures.
Tell Jordan Horizons Tours your crossing date, number of travelers, nationality, preferred Jordan destinations and trip length. We can help build the Jordan-side itinerary and coordinate the services included in your confirmed booking.
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