Jordan - How to get there

By Air

There are two main international airports in Jordan, in the capital Amman, and at the tip of the Red Sea, in Aqaba. Nearly all scheduled flights fly in and out of Amman, with a wide range of European and international airlines flying every day. Flights to Aqaba are mainly with charter flight operators and low cost airlines. We start most Jordan tours in Amman, though we also combine Syria or Egypt (or both) in many itineraries, and there are good options to fly into one country and out of another for this type of tour. Flights between Cairo and Amman are also regular with Egypt Air and Royal Jordanian operating several flights every day.

Recently, Easy Jet added a new route from London Gatwick  to Amman, however this isn't a daily service. Flights currently operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. These flights are generally much cheaper than other scheduled airlines, with fares starting from as little as £110 return when booked well in advance.

Flying from the UK

If you are flying from the UK, then the only direct scheduled flights to Amman are from London Heathrow, with either BMI or Royal Jordanian Airways. The flight takes around 5 hours. Fares range from around £350 if you book well in advance, but do increase significantly during busy periods. Prices are often cheaper if you choose an indirect flight with a European airline such as Air France, Lufthansa, Austrian Airways or Al Italia. Turkish Airlines are also a decent option. Easy Jet recently started to offer a low cost service between London Gatwick and Amman with fares starting at around £110 per person return. In general, the earlier you book the better, as flights tend to get more expensive closer to departure. Flying from regional airports such as Manchester, Newcastle or Glasgow will require a stop-over in London or Europe and normally is a little more expensive than flying from London.

Where to book

We hold an ATOL, and you are welcome to book your flights with us. Please discuss your ideal dates and departure airport with our sales staff, and we will send you a selection of airlines, flight times, and prices. You can then choose whether to book your flights through us, or to make your own arrangements. If you book your own flights, we will still include both your arrival and departure airport transfers.

By Sea

Several Red Sea cruise boats take in Aqaba as one of their stops. We are happy to pick you up from here, either just for a day trip to Petra (around 2-3 hours drive away), or to start a longer tour. If you are travelling into Jordan from Egypt, then there are two ferry options that you can use to arrive in Aqaba either from Taba or Nuweiba in the Egyptian Sinai peninsular.

By Land

Egypt

We often use an overland crossing from Egypt into Jordan (or vice versa) for tours that combine the two countries. This journey leaves from Taba in Egypt, and passes through Eilat in Israel at the tip of the Red Sea, before entering Aqaba in Jordan. We have representatives in each location to assist you with this crossing, and will advise you on issues regarding Israeli visa stamps and entry to other countries.

Syria

The drive from Amman in Jordan, to Damascus in Syria, is on good roads and takes around 4 hours, including the border crossing.

Israel

You can enter Jordan from Israel (or vice versa) at several borders, including Eilat in the South, and across the Jordan Valley from Amman in the north.