Travelling from Amman to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Amman. Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Amman to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) departing from here.
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 33 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Amman to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is 1 hour ahead of Amman. Istanbul Ataturk Airport is located in Istanbul.
With 76 direct flights a week between the two airports, Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is the most popular route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 01:40. If you'd like to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest flight from AMM to IST is with Royal Jordanian at 18:00.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Amman to IST.
Popular months like August or other peak periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Stick to your schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Amman
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Get to your destination in one go from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM). Direct flights from Amman to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) can be booked from here.
You'll have your pick of airlines that offer direct flights from Amman to Istanbul Ataturk Airport leaving from AMM. Book your seat with one of these:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Amman to IST. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM). Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Antalya Airport (AYT)
AMM is around 40 kilometres from central Amman. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 43 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a handy hotel close to Queen Alia International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Amman to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
About Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Amman to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 50 minutes.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour and 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Amman to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
For a one-way ticket from Amman to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, C$199 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight from just C$394. These are currently the lowest fares but are subject to change based on availability.
To pick up flight tickets from Amman to IST, book your journey 8 months ahead of the departure date.
The cheapest month for tickets from Amman to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your plans.
Create a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through email or push notifications. We'll let you know when fares go down. It's all about timing when scoring flight tickets from Amman to IST.
Customize your journey using filters. Adjust the total duration, number of stops, and departure and arrival times to find the ideal flight from Amman to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' options first.
The best time to fly from Amman to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
August is the most popular month for flights from Amman to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Istanbul in February when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Amman to IST in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap flights from Amman to Istanbul Ataturk Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Istanbul
Once you've booked your flight from Amman to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Istanbul:
Every great vacation has to include some sightseeing. Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower are must-visits when exploring Istanbul.
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