Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA), commonly called Amman Airport, is Jordan's principal international airport and the most common starting point for private tours around the Kingdom. This practical guide covers arrival procedures, Jordan visa information, Meet & Assist service, meeting your driver, airport facilities, transfers and sample Jordan tours starting directly from QAIA.
QAIA is located south of Amman and connects international travelers with Jordan's capital, archaeological sites, desert landscapes, Red Sea coast and nature reserves.
Queen Alia International Airport is Jordan's main international airport. The official airport website places the terminal approximately 35 km from the heart of Amman, making it the principal air gateway for travelers arriving in the capital and continuing around Jordan.
The modern terminal building opened in March 2013. A second expansion phase opened in September 2016, increasing the airport's annual passenger capacity.
One of QAIA's most recognizable architectural features is its roof of repeating concrete domes, designed to evoke the form and rhythm of traditional Bedouin tents.
The airport combines this distinctive architecture with modern passenger services, shopping, dining, lounges, transport connections and other facilities for international and domestic travelers.
Planning note: travel time between QAIA and Amman varies according to traffic and your exact destination. If your Jordan tour begins immediately after arrival, build enough flexibility into the first day's itinerary for immigration, baggage collection and possible flight delays.
QAIA provides a broad range of practical services for arriving and departing passengers. Exact outlets and operating hours can change, so check the airport website when a specific service is important to your journey.
Restaurants, cafés, specialty retail, duty-free shopping and local-product outlets are available within the terminal.
Currency exchange, banks and ATMs, telecom services and complimentary airport Wi-Fi are available.
Lounges, prayer rooms, pharmacies, a medical facility and accessibility services are among the airport's listed facilities.
For the current directory, see the official QAIA Facilities & Services page.
Your exact arrival procedure can vary according to nationality, visa status, baggage and customs requirements, but most international visitors follow the same basic sequence.
Follow signs toward passport control. If you require a visa and are eligible for one on arrival, complete the applicable visa formalities before or as directed by immigration staff.
Collect checked baggage and complete any required customs procedures. Keep baggage receipts and travel documents accessible until you have exited the controlled arrivals area.
If Meet & Assist is included, follow the instructions provided in your confirmation. Otherwise, your Jordan Horizons driver will normally wait in the designated public arrivals meeting area holding a sign with your name.
Flight information: send us your correct flight number and arrival date. If your airline changes the flight number or schedule before departure, please share the update so we can coordinate the airport service correctly.
Queen Alia Airport is one of Jordan's principal entry points for travelers who are eligible to receive a visa on arrival. Nationality remains the key factor, so restricted-nationality travelers should arrange approval or a visa in advance.
Jordan's Ministry of Interior currently lists the fee for a three-month, single-entry visa at 40 JOD. Travelers who are eligible for visa on arrival can normally complete the applicable entry formalities at Queen Alia Airport.
Visa eligibility and procedures can change. If you are unsure whether your nationality qualifies, check before flying rather than relying only on the general visa-on-arrival rule.
The Jordan Pass is not itself a visa. For eligible travelers, it can waive the standard single-entry tourist visa fee when the pass is purchased before arrival and the stay meets the Jordan Pass minimum-stay condition.
The official Jordan Pass FAQ and terms currently state a minimum stay of 2 whole nights (3 days). Present the Jordan Pass at the appropriate visa/immigration stage on arrival.
Nationality restrictions still apply. Buying a Jordan Pass does not make an otherwise visa-restricted traveler automatically eligible for visa on arrival. Always check the immigration requirements for the passport you will use to enter Jordan.
If your Jordan Horizons Tours booking includes Meet & Assist, an airport representative will assist with the arrival procedure according to the service confirmed for your booking.
Your airport representative will meet you according to the confirmed arrival instructions, normally using a sign with your name or the agreed identification details.
The representative assists with the applicable visa/arrival formalities and then introduces or escorts you to your Jordan Horizons Tours driver.
If Meet & Assist is not included, complete immigration, baggage collection and customs independently. Your driver will normally wait outside the controlled arrivals area in the public meeting zone with a sign bearing your name.
If you cannot locate the driver after exiting, contact our operations team using the contact details in your booking confirmation.
Operations coordination: your current Jordan Horizons Tours page identifies Mr. Mohammed Jibreen as the Operations Manager coordinating airport Meet & Assist services. Keep the final booking confirmation available because operational contact details can be updated.
When Meet & Assist or advance airport coordination is included, we may need full passport information for the required passenger documentation and pre-arrival arrangements.
For a straightforward airport driver pick-up, the information required can be more limited. Your existing airport page states that the full passenger name and nationality are normally sufficient for driver pick-up arrangements when Meet & Assist is not part of the booking.
Your final booking confirmation will specify exactly what information is required for your service.
QAIA has official airport taxis, buses, smart transportation apps and car-rental services. For Jordan Horizons Tours guests, a pre-arranged private vehicle provides the simplest transition from your flight into a private Jordan itinerary.
Pre-arranged airport pick-up with your Jordan itinerary beginning directly from Queen Alia Airport.
Airport taxis, Sariyah buses and approved smart transportation options are listed by QAIA.
Multiple international and local car-rental providers operate at the airport for independent travelers.
See the airport's current official To & From transportation page for public airport transport options.
Instead of displaying a long list of individual tour cards on this article, browse our dedicated collection of Queen Alia Airport itineraries. You can compare short breaks, classic Jordan highlights and longer private journeys, then customize any route to match your flight schedule, interests and preferred hotels.
Use the sample tours for inspiration, then adjust the number of days, hotel category, activities, pace and destinations. Private tours can be planned around your actual arrival and departure flights.
Ideal for limited schedules, with combinations such as Madaba, Mount Nebo, the Dead Sea and Petra.
Combine Amman, Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, Madaba and other major Jordan highlights.
Add Aqaba, nature reserves, hiking, local experiences, northern Jordan and more time at major sites.
Practical answers for travelers beginning a Jordan tour at Queen Alia International Airport.
QAIA is south of Amman. The official airport website describes the terminal as approximately 35 km from the heart of the capital.
Yes. QAIA is Jordan's principal international airport and the main arrival point used by international travelers visiting Amman and the rest of the country.
Many eligible nationalities can obtain a visa on arrival at QAIA. Restricted nationalities or travelers requiring prior approval must arrange the appropriate documentation before traveling.
Jordan's Ministry of Interior currently lists the three-month single-entry visa fee at 40 JOD.
For eligible travelers, yes, when it is purchased before arrival and the stay satisfies the official Jordan Pass conditions. The current FAQ and terms state a minimum of 2 whole nights (3 days) in Jordan.
No. The Jordan Pass is a sightseeing package that may waive the standard tourist visa fee for eligible travelers who satisfy its conditions. Immigration eligibility remains separate.
If you do not have Meet & Assist, your driver normally waits in the public arrivals meeting area after immigration, baggage collection and customs, holding a sign with your name.
Follow the airport meeting instructions in your confirmation. The representative assists with the agreed arrival formalities and connects you with your Jordan Horizons Tours driver.
Full passport details may be needed for Meet & Assist documentation, visa-related coordination and pre-arrival passenger arrangements. Driver-only pick-ups may require less information.
Yes. Many private itineraries begin directly from QAIA. Depending on your arrival time, the first stop can be Amman, Madaba, Mount Nebo, the Dead Sea, Petra or another destination.
The airport lists food and beverage outlets, duty free, lounges, free Wi-Fi, banks and ATMs, currency exchange, telecom services, pharmacies, medical facilities, prayer rooms, transportation and car rental services.
Yes. QAIA's official FAQ currently confirms complimentary Wi-Fi at the airport.
Options include a pre-arranged private transfer, official airport taxi, airport bus and approved smart transportation services. Jordan Horizons Tours guests can include the airport transfer within their private itinerary.
Use the dedicated Jordan Horizons Tours collection linked on this page to browse current sample itineraries from Queen Alia International Airport.
Important travel disclaimer: visa rules, immigration requirements, Jordan Pass conditions, airport procedures, transport services and government fees may change. Check the latest official information before travel and follow the instructions in your confirmed Jordan Horizons Tours booking.
Share your flight details, travel dates, number of travelers and the places you want to visit. Jordan Horizons Tours can arrange your airport arrival, private transportation and a customized Jordan itinerary from the moment you land.
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