Flying from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Riyadh Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Amman's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Riyadh.
Flights from RUH to AMM start at 03:10 — the first with Royal Jordanian. The latest departure is at 21:50 with flynas. In total, you can take your pick of 55 weekly Riyadh Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your RUH to AMM flight.
Traveling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
With direct flights from Riyadh Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport available through various airlines, getting to Amman (and then other corners of Jordan) is a breeze. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Royal Jordanian.
With a dependable 94.93% of services arriving on schedule, Saudia has the best on-time performance for RUH to AMM flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Riyadh Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between RUH and AMM:
Jeddah Airport
Kuwait Airport
Madinah Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Riyadh Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport flight is $66. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $178. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book two months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from RUH to AMM.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Riyadh Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from RUH to AMM.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Riyadh Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Riyadh Airport (RUH)
85% of flights leaving Riyadh Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of RUH.
To get to Riyadh Airport from central Riyadh, it takes around 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Get your flight from Riyadh Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport off to a relaxed start. Just a short drive from RUH, spend the night in Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel and be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Arriving at Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Riyadh Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near AMM instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Amman Queen Alia Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Right Cars, Arena Rent a Car or Auto Nation to explore Amman and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Amman Queen Alia Airport about one week before traveling.
Getting from Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM) to central Amman
Amman Queen Alia Airport is roughly 32 kilometers from the center of Amman. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Riyadh Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Amman. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Riyadh Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Amman, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RUH to AMM sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Jordan
Amman is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Jordan waiting to be explored. Around 23 kilometers north-east of Amman, a visit to Zarqa will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Jabal ar Ruşayfah, Rujm al A‘innah and Al Jabal al Abyaḑ.
Irbid is another well-known destination in Jordan and is around 64 kilometers north of Amman. No journey is complete without experiencing Museum of Jordanian Heritage, Irbid Saray Osmanli Citadel and Irbid Great Mosque.
