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Amman

Amman is the capital and the largest city of Jordan, and the country's economic, political, and cultural center. With a population of five million as of 2024, Amman is Jordan's primate city and is the largest city in the Levant region, the seventh-largest city in the Arab world, and the eighth-largest metropolitan area in the Middle East.

Type City

Why go

  • Capital city of Jordan.
  • Served by King Hussein Air College (OMF).

History

Amman is the capital and the largest city of Jordan, and the country's economic, political, and cultural center. With a population of five million as of 2024, Amman is Jordan's primate city and is the largest city in the Levant region, the seventh-largest city in the Arab world, and the eighth-largest metropolitan area in the Middle East.

Airports

Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) 25 km to the centre
Amman, AM, JO — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 38 airlines (Royal Jordanian, Air Berlin, Royal Falcon, Yemenia…) · direct flights to 57 destinations incl. Dubai, Jeddah, Abu Dhabi, Beirut, Benghazi… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 38 airlines, 57 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport (ADJ) 5.5 km to the centre
Amman, AM, JO — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather.
Indoor
King Hussein Air College (OMF) 55 km to the centre
Mafraq, MA, JO — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Zarqa Airport 21 km to the centre
Zarqa, AZ, JO
Outdoor
Highway H Highway Strip 32 km to the centre
AM, JO
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is King Hussein Air College (OMF); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: AMM has direct flights to 57 destinations on 38 airlines (incl. Dubai, Jeddah, Abu Dhabi, Beirut, Benghazi…).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Amman. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

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FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.