Cheap flights from London to Amman

February is the cheapest month on this route, and fares are listed for every month of the year, so you can weigh a winter trip against a summer one before you commit. Amman is cool and wetter in winter, dry and hot in summer, with mild spring and autumn in between — those gentler months are also when demand from Europe picks up. Midweek departures out of London usually cost less than Friday and Sunday flights, and the same often holds for the way back. For winter travel, booking a few weeks to a couple of months ahead is usually enough; for the summer school holidays, earlier is safer.

Low-cost carriers do most of the work on this route: Easyjet, Wizz Air UK, Wizz Air, Jet2, Pegasus, Ajet and Sun Express all appear, and their fares generally cover a seat and a small cabin bag, with everything else added as you book. British Airways and Aegean Airlines are the full-service names, with fares that often bundle more, though the exact allowance depends on the fare you choose. Hahn Air turns up as the name behind a ticket rather than an airline you will recognise at the gate. Some of these sell non-stop flights from London, others route you through a hub, so read the itinerary before you compare totals.

Amman is served by Queen Alia, and the airport sits well south of the city rather than on its edge, so build the transfer into your plans. Taxis and ride-hailing apps are the usual way into the centre, and hotels often arrange a pickup if you ask ahead. Traffic into Amman can crawl at peak times, so leave room if you are heading straight to a meeting. Sort out cash and a local SIM before you leave the arrivals hall, and keep the name and address of your first night's stay written down in case a driver asks.

Currency

JOD (JD)

Power sockets

Type B, C, F, G, J · 230 V

Language

Arabic

Emergency number

911

Driving side

right

Calling code

+962

Internet domain

.jo, .الاردن

Population of Amman

4.0 M (2015)

Time zone

UTC+03 (Asia/Amman)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check which London airport your fare uses, because Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted and London City are nowhere near each other.
• Look at what the low-cost fare includes, since a cabin bag and a checked bag are usually charged on top.
• If your ticket is two separate bookings, leave a long gap between flights, as a missed connection on separate tickets is yours to solve.
• Confirm your passport and any entry requirements for Jordan well before departure.
• Fly in February if you want the lowest fares, and book early for summer and the school holidays.
• Decide whether you want a non-stop flight or a cheaper one-stop itinerary before you compare prices.