Travelling from Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Amman Queen Alia Airport to Istanbul Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.
Amman and Istanbul follow the same timezone, UTC+3.
Flights from AMM to IST start from 01:30 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The latest departure is at 22:25 with Royal Jordanian. Overall, you can choose from 43 weekly Amman Queen Alia Airport to Istanbul Airport flights.
Your AMM to IST flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
With direct flights from Amman Queen Alia Airport to Istanbul Airport available through various airlines, flying to Istanbul (and then other destinations in Türkiye (Turkey)) is a snap. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
Most passengers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Amman Queen Alia Airport to Istanbul Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between AMM and IST:
Cairo Airport
Antalya Airport
Beirut Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
$142 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Amman Queen Alia Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Return flights start at $355. These prices may change based on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from AMM to IST, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Amman Queen Alia Airport to Istanbul Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from AMM to IST.
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Handy information about Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM)
Amman Queen Alia Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from AMM land on schedule 88% of the time.
Amman Queen Alia Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Amman. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Amman Queen Alia Airport to Istanbul Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to AMM:
Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)
If you have a late Amman Queen Alia Airport to Istanbul Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near IST:
Pick up a Istanbul Airport rental car and explore Istanbul and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Istanbul Airport about two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Amman Queen Alia Airport to Istanbul Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Istanbul. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Amman Queen Alia Airport to Istanbul Airport for July if you'd like to visit Istanbul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AMM to IST in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Izmir is another well-known destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No journey is complete without a visit to Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.