Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
It is important to remember that you cannot enter Syria (and some other Middle Eastern
countries) from Jordan if you have a visa stamp in your passport from Israel and the
Palestinian Territories - see the boxed text ( Click here ).
Air
Airports & Airlines
Midway through major refurbishment, Queen Alia International Airport (
06-4452700) , about 35km south of Amman, is the country's main gateway. There are two
terminals: Terminal 1 for most Royal Jordanian flights and Terminal 2 for other airlines.
The terminals are within easy walking distance, on opposite sides of the airport road. Both
terminals have ATMs, foreign-exchange counters, a post office and left-luggage counter.
The departure lounge has a cafe and a good range of gift items, including Arabic sweets
and Dead Sea products. Car-rental agencies are in the arrivals building.
Golden Tulip Airport Hotel ( 06-4451000; www.goldentulip.com ; r from JD80) ,
the only airport hotel, is 2km from the airport terminal.
The only other international airport is at Aqaba, where some international carriers stop
en route to Amman. Flights to Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt are handled from here and occa-
sional charter flights from Europe stop here, too.
The national airline, Royal Jordanian ( 06-5100000; www.rj.com ) , is well estab-
lished with a good safety record. It has direct flights to most major cities in Europe and all
Middle Eastern capitals. Royal Wings ( www.royalwings.com.jo - website under construc-
tion) , a subsidiary of Royal Jordanian, has smaller planes for short flights from Amman to
Aqaba (twice daily).
The following airlines fly to Jordan and have offices in Amman:
Air France Offline map Google map ( 06-5100777; www.airfrance.com )
British Airways ( 06-5828801; www.ba.com )
Emirates Offline map Google map ( 06-4615222; www.emirates.com )
Gulf Air Offline map Google map ( 06-653613; www.gulfair.com )
KLM Offline map Google map ( 06-655267; www.klm.com )
Kuwait Airways Offline map Google map ( 06-5690144; www.kuwait-air-
ways.com )
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