Flying from London to Amman: what you need to know
When organizing a flight from London to Amman, you'll have a good range of airports to jet out of. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Hop off the plane at Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), the primary gateway of Amman.
Jump on a direct London to Amman flight and you'll be flying for an average of 5 hours 5 minutes.
Amman is two hours ahead of London and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) is the most traveled route between these two cities. There are 14 weekly flights to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from London to Amman is with British Airways at 18:35. Opt for the first LHR to AMM departure with British Airways at 15:00 to make the most of your arrival in Amman.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your London to Amman flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Amman
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you're searching for a direct flight from London to Amman, you can depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Travel from LHR to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in one seamless journey.
Lock in your London to Amman plane tickets with British Airways. This airline is a popular choice for direct flights from LHR.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper London to Amman flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Located around 26 kilometers from the center of London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from London to Amman or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
68.18% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Split up your London to Amman flight with a stop so you can freshen up or cross another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and Amman include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
You can reach LGW from the center of London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 40 kilometers or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from London to Amman? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your vacation officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69%. This figure shows how frequently flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Stansted Airport (STN) offers convenient direct flights from London to Amman. Your trip from STN will have you touching down at Queen Alia International Airport (AMM).
You can fly out of STN with Royal Jordanian. This well-known airline offers direct London to Amman plane tickets.
You can book a ticket from London to Amman with one or more stops departing from Stansted Airport (STN). Here are some of the most popular stopovers between STN and Amman:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The journey time to STN from the center of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 48 kilometers or so.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your London to Amman flight without having to rush. These hotels near Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights touch down as expected. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
Arriving in Amman
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to central Amman takes about 45 minutes by car. The center is roughly 26 kilometers away.
Book a hotel near AMM if you're coming in on a late flight from London to Amman. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Queen Alia International Airport rental car and discover Amman and beyond with your own wheels. Right Cars, Arena Rent a Car and Auto Nation are top providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Queen Alia International Airport about one week in advance of your London to Amman flight.
Best time to go to Amman
August is the busiest month for flights from London to Amman. To skip the crowds, head to Amman in April.
Book a London to Amman ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Amman to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
Look for cheap flights from London to Amman in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.
More about Amman
Start your Amman trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Amman, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Amman Citadel and Viewpoint roman theatre are just two of the big attractions to add to your Amman must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Rainbow Street.
Explore more of Jordan
Zarqa is just one of the many places in Jordan waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Amman. Around 23 kilometers to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Zero salon, Al Sharaq Park and Al fajer Arabians نادي ومربط الفجر للجواد العربي.
Irbid is another well-known destination in Jordan and is around 64 kilometers north of Amman. No trip is complete without dropping by EMAR IRBIID PARK, Al Worood and Irbid Saray Osmanli Citadel.