Haditha and Al-Omari Crossing: The Shipping Route from Saudi Arabia to Jordan and What Happens at the Border | 0551247117
Road shipping from Saudi Arabia to Jordan via the Haditha and Al-Omari crossing: the route step by step, the other crossings (Halat Ammar and Al-Durra), Jordanian customs valuation, the long road and expected timing.
The Haditha crossing in the north of the Kingdom near Qurayyat is the main land gateway for shipping from Saudi Arabia to Jordan, facing Al-Omari on the Jordanian side. The road there from Riyadh is a long trip of over a thousand kilometers through Qassim and the north, then another stretch to Amman, with weather that can change in winter. In this guide we explain the route step by step, the other crossings available, what the long road involves, customs valuation on the Jordanian side, and how we prepare your shipment for the trip.
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- Land crossings between Saudi Arabia and Jordan
- The route step by step
- What the long road involves
- What speeds up your crossing
- Expected timing
- Frequently asked questions
- What is the main crossing for shipping from Saudi Arabia to Jordan?
- Are Haditha and Al-Omari different crossings?
- Are there other crossings to Jordan?
- Do I need to be at the border?
- Why are fees different in Jordan?
- Does winter affect shipping to Jordan?
Land crossings between Saudi Arabia and Jordan
| Saudi crossing | Facing Jordanian crossing | Location | Main use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haditha | Al-Omari | The north near Qurayyat | The main crossing for shipping to Amman, the centre and the north. |
| Halat Ammar | Al-Mudawwara | The north-west near Tabuk | Sometimes a closer route from Tabuk, Madinah and the west. |
| Al-Durra | Al-Durra | The coast near Aqaba | For destinations near Aqaba. |
The route step by step
What the long road involves
What speeds up your crossing
- A detailed packing list: items, quantities and condition.
- Invoices for recent appliances: they make valuation easier.
- A certificate of origin for commercial goods: it can change the customs treatment.
- Final-return documents for Jordanians: ready before shipping — see final return to Jordan.
- No restricted items: aerosols, paints and loose batteries.
Expected timing
From Riyadh to Amman usually takes several days between the long road, both border procedures and customs valuation, and varies with the season and how complete the documents are. From Jeddah and Madinah the route via Tabuk may be closer. We state the expected timing for your shipment in the quote.
On arrival see delivery on Amman’s hills and receiving your shipment in Jordan. For the destination page see shipping to Jordan.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main crossing for shipping from Saudi Arabia to Jordan?
Haditha on the Saudi side, facing Al-Omari on the Jordanian side.
Are Haditha and Al-Omari different crossings?
No; they are two sides of the same crossing — Haditha is Saudi and Al-Omari is Jordanian.
Are there other crossings to Jordan?
Yes: Halat Ammar facing Al-Mudawwara near Tabuk, and Al-Durra near Aqaba.
Do I need to be at the border?
No. The broker completes procedures with your authorisation.
Why are fees different in Jordan?
Because Jordan is outside the GCC customs union and valuation is more detailed, with special treatment for some cases.
Does winter affect shipping to Jordan?
Fog and rain may add time on the northern road, so we build a margin into the schedule.
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