Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Queen Alia International Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Amman's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Amman one hour behind Istanbul.
You can choose from 148 weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Queen Alia International Airport flights. The 01:55 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest you can take. Turkish Airlines operates the last service of the day at 22:10.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your IST to AMM flight.
Travelling during a peak month like April? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Queen Alia International Airport, so jetting to Amman (and then exploring more of Jordan!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Jordan Aviation.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Queen Alia International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between IST and AMM:
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport
Antalya Airport
Esenboga International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Queen Alia International Airport flight is 73 €. A return plane ticket is currently 221 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from IST to AMM, reserve your journey six months ahead of your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Queen Alia International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from IST to AMM by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Queen Alia International Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Central Istanbul to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to IST? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Queen Alia International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
If you're landing on a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Queen Alia International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near AMM:
Hit the road running by picking up a Queen Alia International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Right Cars, Arena Rent a Car or Auto Nation and explore beyond Amman's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Queen Alia International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to central Amman
From Queen Alia International Airport, Amman is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Queen Alia International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Amman. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Queen Alia International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Amman during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IST to AMM around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Jordan
Amman is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Jordan you should also see. Around 23 kilometres north-east of Amman, a trip to Zarqa will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Zero salon, Al Sharaq Park and Al fajer Arabians نادي ومربط الفجر للجواد العربي.
Irbid is another standout destination in Jordan and is around 64 kilometres north of Amman. No journey is complete without dropping by EMAR IRBIID PARK, Al Worood and Irbid Saray Osmanli Citadel.