Amman Flight Guide

The Jordanian capital Amman is located in the north-west of the Hashemite Kingdom and is both the seat of government and economic centre of the country. Amman was originally built on seven hills but has continuously spread out and covers more than 19 hills with its 1.5 million inhabitants today. The locals of Amman have a great sense of hospitality and the city is one of the few places where Christians and Muslims coexist peacefully. Amman is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world and its rich culture is reflected in every corner of the city.

Tourists won’t have to search long for interesting sights in Amman – there are various ancient ruins and impressive old buildings to explore in the city centre. One of the most stunning sights is the ‘al-Qasr (‘The Palace’) which reaches back to the Islamic era of Amman. Not far from there visitors can see the remains of a small Byzantine basilica which was probably built in the 6th or 7th Century AD. The Great Temple of Amman is only moments away from there and was built during the Roman occupation. History lovers should also visit the Jordan Archaeological Museum which features an excellent collection of ancient exhibits. Particularly interesting is the well-preserved Roman Amphitheatre which is still used for sporting and cultural events.

The main airport of Amman (and Jordan) is the Queen Alia International Airport which is located roughly 35 km south of the capital. Passengers can fly from all major airports but will have to go via Sydney and Abu Dhabi. Expect to fly around 20 to 25 hours.

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