Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Amman: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from King Khaled International Airport to Amman is 2 hours 17 minutes.
King Khaled International Airport is located in Riyadh. Based in the UTC+2 timezone, Amman is 1 hour behind Riyadh.
The most popular route is from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM). You can select from 205 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as you can, the earliest flight from RUH to AMM is the 00:55 Royal Jordanian service. If you're planning to fly out later on, the final departure is at 23:55 with Royal Jordanian.
To ensure you catch your flight from RUH to Amman, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Direct flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Amman are available for booking. Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) is where you'll be touching down.
Well-known carriers that have direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to Amman include:
We make it easy to find a flight from RUH to Amman that includes a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
If you hold a passport from Saudi Arabia and want to travel to Jordan for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may differ based on the reason for your trip and are subject to change. For the latest information, contact your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before reserving a cheap ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Amman.
To reach RUH from central Riyadh, it takes about 33 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a handy hotel close to RUH? If you're catching an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Amman, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Amman
C$90 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Amman. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$221. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from RUH to Amman.
The cheapest month for tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Amman is July. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool and choose the date that offers the best deal.
Snapping up a cheap ticket from RUH to Amman is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as the price has dropped.
Tailor your travel plans with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from King Khaled International Airport to Amman.
Airports in Amman
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to central Amman is approximately 40 kilometres. It'll take you around 43 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're arriving on a late flight from King Khaled International Airport to Amman, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near AMM:
Best time to go to Amman
August is the busiest month to hop on a flight from King Khaled International Airport to Amman while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Amman, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Amman is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 36ºC. Book your flights from King Khaled International Airport to Amman in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from RUH to Amman in January when temperatures average between 4ºC and 17ºC.
More about Amman
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Amman right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Amman:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Amman Citadel, Viewpoint roman theatre and Rainbow Street are top sights which should feature on any good Amman itinerary.
Complete your Amman trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Amman and see the sights at your leisure. Easily compare companies in one go to find the ideal ride after booking your hotel and cheap flights from King Khaled International Airport to Amman.







