Travelling from Istanbul to Amman: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll board your flight from Istanbul to Amman. Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are Istanbul's main airports.
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) is the primary arrival point in Amman.
Take a direct Istanbul to Amman flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Amman is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Istanbul.
The most popular route for flights from Istanbul to Amman is from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM). There are 48 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from IST to AMM is the 00:30 Royal Jordanian option. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 23:55 with Royal Jordanian.
To ensure you make it on your Istanbul to Amman flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
Travelling during a popular month like August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Amman
Right now, ₹ 8,390 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Amman. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 22,373. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snag cheap Istanbul to Amman flights, book your trip two months before your departure.
May is the best month for nabbing a fantastic deal on a plane ticket from Istanbul to Amman. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Find an affordable Istanbul to Amman flight with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
Flying from Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Istanbul to Amman, you can leave from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Fly from IST to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) without any stops.
You'll have your choice of airlines that offer direct Istanbul to Amman plane tickets out of IST. Book your seat with one of these:
We make it easy to find an Istanbul to Amman flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Antalya Airport (AYT)
Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
Travelling from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Istanbul to Amman or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Consider booking your direct flight from Istanbul to Amman out of Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Nonstop services from SAW will get you to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM).
Book your direct Istanbul to Amman plane ticket with Pegasus. This is one of the main airlines that operates this route out of SAW.
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Istanbul to Amman flight, browse these options when departing from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Dalaman Airport (DLM)
On public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 31 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 55 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Istanbul to Amman, unwind in one of these hotels close to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
77% of flights out of Sabiha Gokcen International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
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.
Reserve a hotel close to AMM if you're coming in on a late flight from Istanbul to Amman. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Queen Alia International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Right Cars, Arena Rent a Car or Auto Nation and experience the lesser-explored corners of Amman and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Queen Alia International Airport around one week ahead of your Istanbul to Amman flight.
Best time to go to Amman
August is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul to Amman. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Amman in April.
The warmest month in Amman is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 36ºC. Book your Istanbul to Amman ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 17ºC. Look for cheap flights from Istanbul to Amman around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Amman
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Amman, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Amman:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Amman Citadel, Viewpoint roman theatre and Rainbow Street are must-visits when exploring Amman.
Explore more of Jordan
Zarqa is just one of the many cities in Jordan waiting to be discovered once you've seen Amman. Around 23 kilometres to the north-east, popular attractions include Zero salon, Al Sharaq Park and Al fajer Arabians نادي ومربط الفجر للجواد العربي.
Irbid is another essential stop in Jordan and is around 64 kilometres north of Amman. No trip is complete without dropping by EMAR IRBIID PARK, Al Worood and Irbid Saray Osmanli Citadel.
