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✈️ Cheap flights to Jordan
Compare fares to Jordan from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Queen Alia Intl (AMM). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Jordan
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMM | Queen Alia Intl | Amman | Main |
| ADJ | Marka International (Amman Civil) | Amman | Main |
| AQJ | King Hussein Intl | Aqaba | Main |
Most travellers fly into Queen Alia International Airport near Amman, with some flights to King Hussein International Airport in Aqaba. Ferries link Aqaba with Egypt, and land crossings with neighbouring countries exist, but check current status before travelling overland.
📅 Best time to fly to Jordan
Best: March–May and September–November: warm, sunny days ideal for hiking Petra, Wadi Rum and Dana.
Cheaper shoulder season: December–February: cool and sometimes rainy in Amman and Petra, but pleasant at the Dead Sea and Aqaba.
Avoid: June–August: intense heat in Petra and the desert makes long hikes tough – start very early if you go then.
Weather by month in Amman
- 13°Jan🌧
- 14°Feb🌧
- 18°Mar⛅
- 23°Apr⛅
- 28°May☀️
- 31°Jun☀️
- 33°Jul☀️
- 33°Aug☀️
- 31°Sep☀️
- 27°Oct☀️
- 20°Nov⛅
- 15°Dec⛅
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Jordan
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Amman | 3,682 km | 5 h 05 min | |
| New York → Amman | 9,214 km | 11 h 45 min | |
| Los Angeles → Amman | 12,237 km | 15 h 25 min | |
| Chicago → Amman | 10,013 km | 12 h 45 min | |
| Miami → Amman | 10,712 km | 13 h 35 min | |
| San Francisco → Amman | 11,984 km | 15 h 05 min | |
| Toronto → Amman | 9,387 km | 12 h 00 min | |
| Paris → Amman | 3,380 km | 4 h 45 min | |
| Frankfurt → Amman | 3,045 km | 4 h 20 min | |
| Dubai → Amman | 2,021 km | 3 h 05 min | |
| Delhi → Amman | 3,945 km | 5 h 25 min | |
| Mumbai → Amman | 3,938 km | 5 h 25 min | |
| Singapore → Amman | 7,857 km | 10 h 10 min | |
| Sydney → Amman | 14,059 km | 17 h 35 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Jordan
- Petra – The Nabataean rock city is one of the world's great archaeological wonders and deserves at least two days.
- Wadi Rum – A protected desert of red sands and towering rock formations, ideal for jeep tours, hiking and stargazing.
- Dead Sea – Float in hyper-salty water surrounded by desert hills, an easy trip from Amman.
- Amman – A lively hilly capital with a Roman theatre, the Citadel, cafés and excellent street food.
- Jerash – A vast and remarkably intact Roman city with columned avenues and a hippodrome.
- Dana Biosphere Reserve – Jordan's largest nature reserve, with spectacular hiking and a traditional stone village.
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Flights to Jordan: questions
What is the main airport in Jordan?
The main international airport is Queen Alia Intl (AMM) in Amman. Other airports with scheduled flights include Amman (ADJ), Aqaba (AQJ).
How long is the flight from London to Jordan?
A nonstop flight from London to Amman covers about 3,682 km and takes around 5 h 05 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Jordan?
March–May and September–November: warm, sunny days ideal for hiking Petra, Wadi Rum and Dana.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Jordan?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: December–February: cool and sometimes rainy in Amman and Petra, but pleasant at the Dead Sea and Aqaba.
Do I need a visa to fly to Jordan?
It depends on your passport. See our Jordan visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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