Flying from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Baghdad International Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Amman's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Baghdad.
Choose from 28 weekly Baghdad International Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport flights. The 00:00 departure with Royal Jordanian is the earliest you can take. Royal Jordanian operates the last service of the day at 23:10.
To ensure you get on your BGW to AMM flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like September, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Jetting into Amman (and then seeing more of Jordan!) is easy with Royal Jordanian. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Baghdad International Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Royal Jordanian.
Royal Jordanian is the most punctual carrier offering BGW to AMM flights. A reliable 92.82% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Baghdad International Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between BGW and AMM include:
Istanbul Airport
Hamad International Airport
Cairo Airport
Handy information about Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
Of the flights that depart from Baghdad International Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
Baghdad International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Baghdad. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient place to stay before your flight from Baghdad International Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport? Palm Hotel and Baghdad Intl. Airport Hotel are close to BGW. They're a particularly good choice if you're taking off early.
Arriving at Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM)
Consider booking a hotel close to AMM if you're taking a late Baghdad International Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Amman Queen Alia Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Right Cars, Arena Rent a Car or Auto Nation and experience the lesser-explored corners of Amman and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Amman Queen Alia Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM)
August is the busiest month for flights from Baghdad International Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Amman in March.
Lock in your flight from Baghdad International Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport for July if you'd like to visit Amman during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BGW to AMM in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) then.
Explore more of Jordan
Zarqa is just one of the many places in Jordan waiting to be discovered once you've seen Amman. Around 23 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Jabal ar Ruşayfah, Rujm al A‘innah and Al Jabal al Abyaḑ.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Jordan, head for Irbid, roughly 64 kilometres north of Amman. Museum of Jordanian Heritage, Irbid Saray Osmanli Citadel and Irbid Great Mosque are the start of reasons to visit.