London to Amman flights

How long is the flight from London to Amman?

A direct flight from London to Amman lasts 5 hours. However, flight paths with layovers increase the flight duration anywhere from 8 to 13 hours, depending on itinerary.

What are the most common stopovers?

Trips from London to Amman with stopovers might stop in Istanbul, Beirut, Dubai, or Bahrain before continuing to Jordan. The most common stopovers in Europe are at Frankfurt Airport and Paris—Charles de Gaulle Airport.

What documentation do I need to fly to Amman from London?

Citizens of the United Kingdom can obtain a single-entry visa, valid for one month, upon arrival at the airport. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Jordan. EU nationals and citizens of many other nations are also entitled to a visa upon arrival.

Is there a time change from London to Amman?

Amman (GMT+2) is 2 hours ahead of London.

The following is a list of airlines that operate flights from London to Amman:

• Royal Jordanian, the national carrier of Jordan with headquarters in Amman.
• British Airways, Great Britain's largest airline.
• Turkish Airlines, national flag carrier of Turkey offering international and domestic flights.
• Middle East Airlines, or Air Liban, is the national airline of Lebanon.
• Emirates, airline of the United Arab Emirates, based in Dubai.
• Air France, flag carrier of France.
• Gulf Air, national flag carrier of Bahrain headquartered at Bahrain International Airport.

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• March to May is the best time to visit Amman, when the days are warm and the nights are cool.
• June, July, and August are the warmest months in Amman, ideal for side excursions to the Red Sea.
• February is the cheapest time to go to Amman, when there are plenty of offers for cheap flights. You'll also enjoy the benefit of smaller crowds.

Flights from London to Amman take off at Heathrow or Gatwick airports.

Useful information about Heathrow Airport

Heathrow Airport is 15 miles west of the centre of London.

How to get to the airport:

• By train – Heathrow Express from Paddington station, 15 minutes. Piccadilly Underground line serves three terminal stations, 45 minutes.
• By taxi – 50 minutes or more, depending on traffic.
• By bus – National Express, frequent coach services from Central London.

Services: free Wi-Fi, lounges, duty-free shops, restaurants and bars, ATM and currency exchange, business services, concierge, showers, chapel, and family facilities.

Useful information about Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Airport is 30 miles south of London.

How to get to the airport:

• By train – Gatwick Express, from London Bridge or Victoria stations.
• By taxi – around 1 hour 30 minutes, depending on traffic.
• By bus – National Express, frequent coach services from Central London.

Services: 90 minutes free Wi-Fi, restaurants and cafes, duty-free shops, currency exchange, lounges, sensory room, chapel and prayer room, and business facilities.

The main airport in Amman is the Queen Alia International Airport.

Useful information about Queen Alia International Airport

Queen Alia International Airport is roughly 22 miles from the centre of Amman.

How to get to Amman from the airport:

• · By taxi – 30 to 45 minutes.
• · By shuttle bus – Sariyah shuttle buses, departures every 30 minutes.

Services: free Wi-Fi, duty-free shops, lounges, restaurants, medical clinic, currency exchange, chemist, and spa.

• Explore the historic Amman Citadel, with its archaeological sites and ruins.
• Go to Darat al-Funun, which has an excellent art gallery featuring Jordanian and Arab artists, and a library.
• View the personal collection of classic cars and motorbikes belonging to the late King Hussein, at the Royal Automobile Museum.
• Bring your kids to the brilliant hands-on Children’s Museum Jordan, where they can learn about building with bricks & pulleys, or experiment with the human body.
• Visit the King Abdullah I Mosque, with its stunning blue mosaic dome and beautiful minarets.
• Admire the reconstructed Qasr Al-Abed palace, an example of pre-Roman construction in the country.
• Stroll, shop, or dine on Rainbow Street near the centre of Amman.
• Walk around the Roman Theatre, or watch a cultural event there. Visit the Jordan Museum and the Folklore Museum in the same area.