Amman Queen Alia Airport

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General information

Amman Queen Alia Airport is a very modern airport south of the capital, it’s the main base of Royal Jordanian and Jordan Aviation. The airport was officially opened on March 14, 2013, a week later on March 21, 2013 scheduled flights departed for the first time from Amman Queen Alia Airport. Amman is a beautiful historical city, the most famous sights are the Citadel of Amman and the Roman Theatre.

Ryanair offers cheap flights to and from Amman Airport. Jordan has two international airports that are used for scheduled flights, Amman Queen Alia Airport and Aqaba King Hussein Airport.

Where is Amman Queen Alia Airport situated?

Jordan’s largest and most modern airport is located south of the city. The airport is accessible by car via motorway 15 Desert Highway.

How many terminals does Amman Queen Alia Airport have?

The new airport in Amman consists of one modern terminal and two adjacent concourses. The terminal has three floors, known as Level 1 Arrivals, Level 2 Departures and Level 3 Departures.

A good alternative for flying to or from Amman Queen Alia Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in Jordan.

Airport
Distance
Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport (Israel) 109km

Which airlines fly from and to Amman Queen Alia Airport?

The main airlines at the airport are:
  • Royal Jordanian brand logo
    Royal Jordanian
  • Jordan Aviation brand logo
    Jordan Aviation
  • Ryanair brand logo
    Ryanair
  • Air Cairo brand logo
    Air Cairo
  • Iraqi Airways brand logo
    Iraqi Airways
Here you can find the complete list of airlines at Amman Queen Alia Airport.

Activities

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From Amman: Petra & Wadi Rum Private or Group Day Tour

Explore the ancient wonders of Petra's rose-red city on this private, full-day outing. Venture into the awe-inspiring desert landscapes of Wadi Rum and immerse yourself in Bedouin traditions.
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Dead Sea, Nebo, Madaba & Baptism Site Private or Group Tour

Embark on a private or group journey to the sacred shrine of Prophet Moses, visit the site of Christ's baptism, and unwind in the Dead Sea on this tour that includes hotel pickup from Amman.
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Jerash, Ajloun Castle or Umm Qais Private Tour

Explore some of Northern Jordan’s ancient treasures and ruins on a private day tour to Jerash, Ajloun Castle, and Umm Qais.
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