Cheap flights from Tel Aviv to Amman Queen Alia

All you need to know about flights from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport TLV to Amman Queen Alia International Airport AMM

Airlines that fly from Tel Aviv to Amman

Direct flights from Tel Aviv to Amman are operated by Royal Jordanian 2-3 times a day. This route is the shortest one that Royal Jordanian operates, and the flight from Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) takes 25-30 minutes only. Amman is a popular stopover for flights to destinations such as Amsterdam, Bangkok, Berlin, Madrid, Munich, New York, and others.

Terminal Information - Departing

Amman Tel Aviv flights depart from Ben Gurion Airport TLV Terminal 3. While you are waiting for your flight at נתב”ג - נמל התעופה בן גוריון, you can use the free Wi-Fi. Pass the time at the Duty-Free stores with bargain offers on electronics sold for $200 tax-free deals. You can buy clothes, sportswear, and shoes, or pick local and international brands of wine and liquors.

There are numerous restaurants and cafes where you can satisfy your craving before your flights from Tel Aviv to Amman. There are two Dan Lounges, and if you have a premium credit card, you can get in for a discount or even for free. It’s recommended to arrive 3 hours before your flight to allow sufficient time for security procedures.

Terminal Information - Arriving

Flights from Tel Aviv to Amman arrive at Queen Alia International Airport AMM, or simply Amman Airport, also called QAIA. The airport is located 30 km south of the capital city of Jordan. Most Israelis don’t fly on this route to visit Amman, but to connect to other destinations around the globe for a lower price. The airport has one Terminal with a Duty-Free Area, several restaurants and cafes, children's play area and free Wifi.

The access to the departures gates is located on the third floor, where you can also find retail stores, a pharmacy, a Duty-Free area, and restaurants. Friendly staff will help you to locate the gate for your connecting flight.

If you do not continue to another destination and enter Jordan, you will find on this floor the passport control desks. Take the Airport Express Bus to the city; it departs every 30 minutes between 6:00-18:00 and every 60 minutes between 18:00-00:00. Travel time to Tabarbour bus station in Amman takes 45-60 minutes. Taxis operate 24 hours a day. Prices to the city center should cost around JOD20 (₪100).

Things you should know

Israelis on flights from Tel Aviv to Amman must enter Jordan with a valid passport for the next six months at least. When you fly from Tel Aviv to Amman and continue to your final destination within the next few hours, and do not leave the airport, you don’t need to obtain a visa. If you plan to enter Jordan, you need a visa which can be obtained upon arrival. It cost 40 JOD, approximately ₪200. This fee is waived if you stay in the country for three days or longer.

Useful Information about Amman - עמאן

Whether you shop and dine at the airport while waiting for your connecting flight, or entering for a visit in Jordan, multiply all the prices you see in five: the conversion rate is between ₪5-5.20 for 1 JOD. In general, prices in Jordan are lower compared to Israel. If you are traveling by taxi, the average tariff is about 50% less than a cab in Tel Aviv. Restaurants are 20%-55% cheaper, but a cup of cappuccino is 50% more expensive.

Must see in Amman: Amman Citadel - a historic site with ruins, King Abdullah Mosque complex, Jordan Archaeological Museum, Royal Automobile Museum, Ummayad Palace, The Jordan Museum - Museum of Jordan's cultural heritage, Jordan Folklore Museum, The Children's Museum Jordan with indoor and outdoor exhibits, La Storia Tourism Complex.

How to find cheap flights to Amman

The average price for flights from Tel Aviv to Amsterdam is $500 (₪1,940). However, you can find cheaper flights if you are a flexible traveler. Search “whole month” to find the cheapest flights from Tel Aviv to Amman. Flights to other destinations via Amman can be even cheaper than that. Pro-tip from us: set up a Price Alert, and we’ll drop you a line when there’s a price change on flights from Tel Aviv to Amman - it’s free!

This information is correct as of March 2018