Istanbul to Amman (IST–AMM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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IST–AMM is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines, Royal Jordanian and Jordan Aviation lead the route. The flight covers 773 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK Turkish Airlines Also: JU | 43 | 32N, 32Q, 33X, 33Y, 77X, 787, 7M8 | 2h25-2h55 | – | Star Alliance | JU |
| RJ Royal Jordanian | 34 | 32N, 32Q, 32X, 788 | 2h25-2h31 | – | Oneworld | – |
| R5 Jordan Aviation | 7 | 737 | 2h15 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Amman from Istanbul
| Metric | IST→AMM | SAW→AMM |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from IST | – | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 91 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 2h 10m |
Travel Essentials
IST: +03 · AMM: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Amman.
Turkish passport holders enter Jordan visa-free for up to 3 months within any 6-month period. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. At Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, you receive a stamp at immigration. Jordan and Turkey maintain strong diplomatic and economic ties, and direct flights are frequent.
The Jordan Pass (jordanpass.jo) is worth buying before arrival if you plan to visit Petra. It costs JOD 70 to JOD 80 (TRY 3,360 to TRY 3,840) depending on the number of days at Petra (1, 2, or 3 days) and includes entry to over 40 sites across Jordan plus a waiver of the JOD 40 tourism fee that would otherwise apply to some visitors. Purchase the pass online before travel and show the QR code at sites.
Direct flights from Istanbul (IST) to Amman (AMM) run about 2 hours 30 minutes on Turkish Airlines and Royal Jordanian. Jordan uses the Jordanian dinar (JOD), pegged at 0.71 JOD per $1, trading at roughly 0.021 JOD per TRY 1 (or about 48 TRY per JOD 1). ATMs are common in Amman and tourist areas. Card payments work at hotels, malls, and restaurants. Uber and Careem operate in Amman. JETT buses connect Amman to Petra (Wadi Musa) in about 3 hours for JOD 11 (TRY 530) and to Aqaba in about 4 hours for JOD 10 (TRY 480). Arabic is the official language, with English widely spoken in tourism and business.
Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.
IST–AMM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IST to AMM
İstanbul Airport (IST) and Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines, Royal Jordanian and Jordan Aviation. With 91 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IST to AMM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IST to AMM is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 773 miles (1,244 km). There are approximately 91 weekly flights outbound and 100 return, totaling 191 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Beirut Rafic Hariri, Esenboğa and Cairo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pendik, Istanbul (SAW).