Flying from Washington DC to Amman: what you need to know
When looking for a flight from Washington DC to Amman, there's a good range of airports you can jet off from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are among Washington DC's main options.
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) is where you'll be arriving in Amman.
Around 11 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Washington DC to Amman flight.
Amman is six hours ahead of Washington DC and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you board your Washington DC to Amman flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Amman
To find cheap Washington DC to Amman flights, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
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Flying from Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
We make it simple to book a Washington DC to Amman flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Located around 6 kilometres from central Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to Ronald Reagan National Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Washington DC to Amman, these accommodation options will have you sleeping nice and close to your departure gate:
Of the departures from Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% touch down on time at their destination.
DCA's address is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You can book a direct flight from Washington DC to Amman departing Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Nonstop services from IAD will get you to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM).
Royal Jordanian offers direct Washington DC to Amman plane tickets from IAD. Book your favourite seat and arrive at your destination in a single journey.
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your Washington DC to Amman flight, check out these options when departing from Washington Dulles International Airport:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
On public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 50 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from Washington DC to Amman? Relax in a hotel near Washington Dulles International Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance of 74%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Reserve a ticket from Washington DC to Amman out of Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between BWI and Amman include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
BWI is roughly 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 50 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Amman flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and get to the check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
Flights that leave from BWI reach their destination within the scheduled time frame 77.13% of the time.
Arriving in Amman
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) is approximately 26 kilometres from the centre of Amman. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 45 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near AMM if you have a late flight from Washington DC to Amman. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Queen Alia International Airport rental car and explore Amman and beyond with your own set of wheels. Right Cars, Arena Rent a Car and Auto Nation are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Queen Alia International Airport around one week before your trip.
Best time to go to Amman
August is the most popular month for flights from Washington DC to Amman. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Amman in April.
Before locking in your Washington DC to Amman tickets, think about the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Amman, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Washington DC to Amman in January when temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).
More about Amman
Start your Amman trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Amman, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Amman Citadel and Viewpoint roman theatre are just a couple of the top attractions to add to your Amman must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Rainbow Street.
Explore more of Jordan
You've done Amman, now it's time to explore other parts of Jordan. Travel around 23 kilometres north-east to Zarqa to check off its top attractions. From Zero salon to Al Sharaq Park and Al fajer Arabians نادي ومربط الفجر للجواد العربي, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Irbid is another standout destination in Jordan and is around 64 kilometres north of Amman. No journey is complete without seeing EMAR IRBIID PARK, Al Worood and Irbid Saray Osmanli Citadel.