Flying from London to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports to leave from. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other major bases.
Around 5 hours 10 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct London to Queen Alia International Airport flight.
The timezone in Amman is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London. Queen Alia International Airport is located in Amman.
With 14 direct flights a week between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) is the busiest route. British Airways operates the earliest flight at 3pm. If you'd like to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest departure from LHR to AMM is with British Airways at 6:35pm.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to AMM, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
In high season, allow for extended wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Nonstop flights from London to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) operate from here.
When jetting out of LHR, you can take a direct flight from London to Queen Alia International Airport with British Airways.
British Airways is the airline most travellers choose for flights from LHR to AMM.
Among carriers on this route, Royal Jordanian leads the way for on-time arrivals.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from London to AMM departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Some popular options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Planning to catch an early flight from London to Queen Alia International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from London to Queen Alia International Airport, browse these options when departing from London Gatwick Airport:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your London to AMM flight? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
69.26% of flights leaving London Gatwick Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Skip straight to the good part and board a direct flight from London to Queen Alia International Airport leaving from Stansted Airport (STN).
Royal Jordanian is one popular carrier that offers direct London to AMM flight tickets from STN.
The most frequently booked airline between STN and AMM is Royal Jordanian.
The most punctual carrier on this route is Royal Jordanian. Its services land without delay 69.23% of the time.
Choosing a flight ticket from London to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) with a stop or two can give you more departure time choices and access to cheaper fares. When leaving from Stansted Airport (STN), here are a few places you can detour to on your way to AMM:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so on public transport.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Queen Alia International Airport flight:
Flights that take off from STN make it to their destination within the expected time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Book a hotel close to AMM if you're catching a late flight from London to Queen Alia International Airport. Check in to one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
Hit the road running by picking up a Queen Alia International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Right Cars, Arena Rent a Car or Auto Nation and explore beyond Amman's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle around one week before your London to Queen Alia International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
$111 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Queen Alia International Airport. A return flight starts from $219. These fares can change based on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from London to AMM, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your London to Queen Alia International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
August is the most popular month for flights from London to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM). Plan your visit to Amman in April for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Amman is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your London to AMM flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Queen Alia International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).
More about Amman
Start your Amman trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Queen Alia International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Umayyad Mosque, Roman Amphitheatre and National Archaeological Museum are major attractions which should be on any good Amman itinerary.
Explore more of Jordan
You've done Amman, now it's time to explore other parts of Jordan. Travel around 257 kilometres south to Aqaba to tick off its top attractions. From Sheikh Zayed Mosque to South Beach and South Beach, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another great destination in Jordan, head for Petra, about 161 kilometres south of Amman. Siq, Al Khazneh (The Treasury) and The Great Temple are key highlights.