Shipping from Dubai to JordanShipping from Dubai to Jordan, by air, sea and road.
Airlift Logistics, a freight forwarder in Dubai Airport Free Zone, arranges shipping from Dubai to Jordan for businesses. We fly air cargo from DXB to Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, ship sea freight from Jebel Ali to the Port of Aqaba, and arrange road freight through Saudi Arabia. We prepare export papers and check Jordan Customs, JFDA and standards requirements before your cargo leaves.
Business cargo only. Airlift Logistics ships commercial goods for importers, exporters, traders and manufacturers, with a commercial invoice and a registered consignee. We do not handle personal boxes, household effects or door-to-door parcels.
Dubai to Jordan at a glance
Amman is served by air, Aqaba by sea, and trucks run through Saudi Arabia for regular supply.
- Flight time
- About 3 h DXB to Amman
- Sea
- Jebel Ali to Aqaba via the Red Sea
- Customs
- Jordan Customs
- Sales tax
- 16% general rate
Airports and seaports in Jordan we ship to
Aqaba is about four hours by road from Amman; many importers clear there or truck inland under bond.
| Gateway | Type | Code | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport | AMM | Amman, Jordan's main air gateway | |
| Seaport | JOAQJ | Jordan's only seaport, on the Red Sea | |
| Land border | Road | Trucks from the UAE cross Saudi Arabia |
Air, sea to Jordan
| Mode | Route | Typical timing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| DXB to AMM | Same or next day, plus clearance | Parts, pharma, urgent goods | |
| Sea freight | Jebel Ali to Aqaba via the Red Sea | About 1 to 3 weeks, routing dependent | Containers and heavy cargo |
| Land transport | Dubai via Saudi Arabia to Jordan | Several days, border dependent | Pallets and regular supply |
Airlines flying direct from Dubai to Jordan
- Emirates SkyCargo
- flydubai
- Royal Jordanian
Red Sea routing and border queues affect timing; we confirm them when booking. Work out the billed weight with our chargeable weight calculator or the CBM calculator.
Customs in Jordan: what the importer needs
Jordanian importers clear goods with Jordan Customs through a licensed clearing agent.
| Item | In Jordan |
|---|---|
| Customs authority | Jordan Customs |
| Declaration | Electronic declaration on ASYCUDA World |
| Importer registration | Jordanian commercial registration and importer card |
| Duty and tax | Duty by tariff, plus general sales tax (16% general rate) |
| Trade agreement | Jordan and the UAE are GAFTA members: qualifying Arab-origin goods can enter duty-free |
The Aqaba Special Economic Zone has its own tax rules for goods used there.
Approvals to check before booking
Some products need Jordanian approvals before release.
- 01
JFDA approval
Food, medicines and cosmetics need Jordan Food and Drug Administration approval.
- 02
JSMO standards
Regulated products must meet Jordan Standards and Metrology Organization rules.
- 03
A certificate of Arab origin can remove duty.
- 04
Goods for use in Aqaba follow special zone rules.
- 05
Telecom approval
Wireless devices need TRC approval.
- 06
Transit through Saudi Arabia
Road cargo needs Saudi transit papers.
Documents for shipping to Jordan
Send these with your booking. Origin documents decide whether GAFTA applies.
| Document | Why it is needed |
|---|---|
| Commercial invoice | Customs value, parties and HS codes |
| Packing list | Pieces, weights and marks for inspection |
| Transport contract and cargo release | |
| Exit clearance from the UAE, filed by us | |
| Supports GAFTA treatment | |
| Product approvals | JFDA or JSMO where needed |
Restricted or banned in Jordan
- Medicines without approval
- Counterfeit goods
- Weapons without a permit
- Narcotics
- Certain used goods
Check Jordan Customs rules for your HS code.
What UAE businesses ship to Jordan
Jordan and the UAE have close trade ties, with Dubai a key supplier to Jordanian businesses.
- 01
Consumer goods
FMCG and retail stock.
- 02
Machinery and parts
Equipment and spare parts.
- 03
Electronics
IT and consumer electronics.
Dubai to Jordan shipping questions, answered
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See all shipping questionsGet a quote for this laneAqaba suits sea cargo, and Amman suits air cargo. The Port of Aqaba is Jordan's only seaport, about four hours by road from Amman. Air cargo flies directly into Queen Alia International near Amman. Road freight through Saudi Arabia suits pallets and regular supply.
- Aqaba has special zone rules.
- Red Sea routing affects sea time.
Goods of Arab origin can, under GAFTA. Jordan and the UAE are members of the Greater Arab Free Trade Area, which removes duty on qualifying Arab-origin goods with a certificate of origin. Goods made elsewhere and re-exported from Dubai pay Jordanian duty. General sales tax applies either way.
- Keep the origin certificate with the cargo.
- The agent checks eligibility.
Yes, trucks cross Saudi Arabia in transit. They leave the UAE at Al Ghuwaifat, travel through Saudi Arabia under customs bond, and enter Jordan at a northern border crossing. Transit papers are needed, and border queues affect timing. Road suits regular pallet shipments.
- Air is fastest for urgent goods.
- Sea suits full containers.
Regulated goods need Jordanian approvals before release. Food, medicines and cosmetics need Jordan Food and Drug Administration approval. Regulated products must meet Jordan Standards and Metrology Organization rules, and wireless devices need TRC approval. The importer should arrange these before shipping.
- Approvals are held by the importer.
- Check the HS code first.