Queen Alia International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport, identified as AMM and OJAI, is the main large airport serving Amman and much of Jordan. Set about 2,395 feet above sea level, it operates on Asia/Amman time and functions as the country’s principal international gateway for visitors arriving for city breaks, business trips, desert tours, and journeys onward to places such as Petra or the Dead Sea. For most travellers, this is the airport that sets the tone for a first impression of Jordan: practical, well connected, and geared toward international arrivals.
About Queen Alia International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport, identified as AMM and OJAI, is the main large airport serving Amman and much of Jordan. Set about 2,395 feet above sea level, it operates on Asia/Amman time and functions as the country’s principal international gateway for visitors arriving for city breaks, business trips, desert tours, and journeys onward to places such as Petra or the Dead Sea. For most travellers, this is the airport that sets the tone for a first impression of Jordan: practical, well connected, and geared toward international arrivals.
Overview
Queen Alia International Airport, identified as AMM and OJAI, is the main large airport serving Amman and much of Jordan. Set about 2,395 feet above sea level, it operates on Asia/Amman time and functions as the country’s principal international gateway for visitors arriving for city breaks, business trips, desert tours, and journeys onward to places such as Petra or the Dead Sea. For most travellers, this is the airport that sets the tone for a first impression of Jordan: practical, well connected, and geared toward international arrivals.
Airfield Facts
- The airport has two parallel runways: 08L/26R and 08R/26L.
- Both runways are 12,008 feet long, giving the airport capacity for heavy long-haul aircraft.
- Runway 08L/26R has an asphalt surface and lighting.
- Runway 08R/26L has a concrete surface and lighting.
- Its elevation is 730 metres, or 2,395 feet, above sea level.
What This Means for Travellers
As Amman’s primary airport, Queen Alia is the most useful arrival point for international visitors who want the broadest flight choice and the simplest access to the capital. Its large-airport status and long, fully lighted runways support steady operations across a wide range of aircraft types, which generally translates into a busier but more capable airport environment. For passengers, that usually means a practical hub for both short regional trips and longer intercontinental journeys, with local time aligned to Asia/Amman, so it is worth checking your arrival and departure times carefully when planning transfers, hotel check-in, or onward road travel.
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FAQ
Queen Alia International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Queen Alia International Airport is located in Amman, Jordan (Asia), at coordinates 31.720°, 35.990°.
- Its IATA code is AMM and its ICAO code is OJAI.
- Queen Alia International Airport serves Amman, Jordan. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Queen Alia International Airport operates on Asia/Amman local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Queen Alia International Airport sits at latitude 31.720° and longitude 35.990°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from AMM. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for AMM is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from AMM on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 2 other airports in Jordan. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.