The port, whose full name is Queen Alia International Airport and serving Amman, the capital of Jordan, is the largest aerodrome in the country. The airport, named after Queen Alia, who died in a helicopter accident in 1977, is located in Zizye district, 30 km south of Amman.
The airport is home to the country’s national flag carrier, Royal Jordanian Airlines, and serves as an important hub for Jordan Aviation. The aerodrome, which is open 24 hours a day, serves all passengers in a single terminal building. At the two-floor airport, there are two VIP lounges allocated for passengers chartering private jets and for diplomatic flights.
Amman private jet charter prices
Although Jordan air charter fees depend on variables such as the number of passengers, departure airport, flight time, aircraft position, flight date, the prices for private jet charter from Istanbul → Amman are as follows.
| Light Jet | 16.700 EUR |
| Midsize Jet | 18.850 EUR |
| Heavy Jet | 24.150 EUR |
These prices are average amounts and you can contact us on our flight reservation screen or by phone for the most accurate price information.
History of Queen Alia International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport was built in 1983 in response to the increasing airport traffic needs that Amman Civil Airport could not meet. At the time, passenger traffic was growing at an above international average rate, growing 25-30% annually and putting significant pressure on airport facilities despite continued expansion and development.
The Jordanian Ministry of Transport has started work on the construction of a new international airport with sufficient capacity to meet demand for the foreseeable future. In 2007, the Jordanian Government launched a tender to operate and manage the airport under a 25-year concession agreement. The open tender was awarded to Airport International Group (AIG). AIG invested 750 million USD for a new terminal building and modernization.
The new airport, which was opened by King Abdullah II on March 14, 2013, was officially put into service. On January 20, 2014, AIG launched the second phase of the port expansion with a total cost of over 100 million USD. In 2016, the second expansion phase was completed. The new airport has increased annual passenger traffic capacity to 12 million, supporting Jordan’s national tourism strategy to serve as a regional transit hub for leisure and business travel.
On March 14, 2020, it was announced by the Ministry of Health of Jordan that all round-trip flights to and from the Kingdom will be suspended from Tuesday, March 17, 2020, until further notice, excluding commercial freight traffic. The port re-opened for commercial flights on September 8, 2020, after 6 months of closure.
Amman nightlife and places to visit
There are many places to visit and activities to do in Amman, the capital of Jordan, which is one of the oldest settlements in the world. The city, which is visited by thousands of tourists every year, is quite satisfying with its cultural aspect as well as its historical texture.
Amman Castle, which is one of the oldest historical buildings of the city and located on one of the 7 mountains on which the city was founded, Amman Roman Theater dating back to the 2nd century, King Abdullah I Mosque, one of the symbols of Amman, Mşatta Palace which was established in a huge area between 743-744, the Jordan Museum where Jordanian history is exhibited, and the Royal Automobile Museum where King Hussein’s personal cars are exhibited are among the must-see places in the city.
Amman nightlife is quite colorful and it is one of the cities with plenty of alternatives. The most well-known nightclub is Radiance Club Amman, which is open until the morning. Amman’s most famous wine house, JR The Wine Experience, CLSTR, which attracts attention with its dance performances, and Paloma Rooftop Amman, which is always full due to its affordable prices, can be counted among other places.
Transportation to Amman city center
The Sariyah shuttle buses, which run every 30 minutes between Amman and the aerodrome, are one of the easiest ways to reach the city centre. It takes approximately 25 minutes to reach the city center by taxis waiting outside the port. Since taxis do not have a taximeter, it is necessary to bargain.
There are offices of car rental companies such as Avis, Budget, Europcar and Sixt at the airport. Some car rental companies also provide chauffeurs. The reason for this is that tourists experience different difficulties due to the fact that the traffic rules are not followed much throughout the country.
