Travelling from Colombo to Amman: what you need to know
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Colombo's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Colombo to Amman departing from here.
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) is the primary point of entry to Amman.
Leave enough time to make your Colombo to Amman flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading away during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Amman
To pick up cheap Colombo to Amman flights, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Colombo to Amman is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and pick up a fantastic deal.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your Colombo to Amman flight results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'
Flying from Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
We make it easy to book a Colombo to Amman flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Bandaranaike International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Travelling from central Colombo to CMB takes about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Colombo to Amman? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Bandaranaike International Airport:
75.71% of flights leaving from Bandaranaike International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Amman
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) is approximately 26 kilometres from central Amman. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 45 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Colombo to Amman, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near AMM:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Queen Alia International 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 best deal by reserving your vehicle from Queen Alia International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Best time to go to Amman
August is the busiest month for flights from Colombo to Amman. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Amman in April.
When booking your Colombo to Amman tickets, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Amman, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 36ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Colombo to Amman in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 17ºC on average.
More about Amman
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Amman right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Colombo to Amman:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Amman Citadel, Viewpoint roman theatre and Rainbow Street are top sights which should be on any good Amman itinerary.
Explore more of Jordan
Amman is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Jordan you'll want to see. About 23 kilometres north-east of Amman, a trip to Zarqa will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Zero salon, Al Sharaq Park and Al fajer Arabians نادي ومربط الفجر للجواد العربي.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Jordan, consider Irbid, about 64 kilometres north of Amman. EMAR IRBIID PARK, Al Worood and Irbid Saray Osmanli Citadel are key highlights.
