Flying from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to Amman: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Houari Boumediene Airport to Amman is 5 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Amman is UTC+2. The city is one hour ahead of Algiers, where Houari Boumediene Airport is located.
The busiest route is from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM). Choose from four services every week between these two airports. Royal Jordanian offers a 03:40 departure between ALG and AMM.
Allow plenty of time to catch your ALG to Amman flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
You can book a direct Houari Boumediene Airport to Amman ticket. Begin your journey at ALG and arrive at Queen Alia International Airport (AMM).
Royal Jordanian is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Houari Boumediene Airport to Amman.
We make it simple to book flight tickets from ALG to Amman with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN)
Central Algiers to ALG is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to reach there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching an early flight from Houari Boumediene Airport to Amman? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to ALG:
How to find the cheapest flights from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to Amman
RM449 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Houari Boumediene Airport to Amman flight. A return flight ticket starts from RM1,286. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To secure cheap flights from ALG to Amman, reserve your trip one month ahead of your planned departure.
May is the best month for landing an incredible deal on Houari Boumediene Airport to Amman tickets. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Airports in Amman
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) is around 40 kilometres from central Amman. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 45 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near AMM if you're coming in on a late flight from Houari Boumediene Airport to Amman. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Explore without limits with a Queen Alia International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Right Cars, Arena Rent a Car or Auto Nation and discover more of Amman and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Queen Alia International Airport around one week before your flight from ALG to Amman can help you get the lowest rate.
Best time to go to Amman
Plan your trip to Amman during high season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Houari Boumediene Airport to Amman in the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Book a Houari Boumediene Airport to Amman flight ticket with a departure in July to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ALG to Amman in January when temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).
More about Amman
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Amman right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Houari Boumediene Airport to Amman:
Viewpoint roman theatre and Amman Citadel are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Amman must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Rainbow Street.
Explore more of Jordan
Amman is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Jordan just waiting to be discovered. About 290 kilometres south of Amman, a trip to Aqaba will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Aqaba Fort, Mamluk Castle and Aqaba Museum.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Jordan, consider Petra, about 193 kilometres south of Amman. Al-Khubtha Trail, Haut-lieu du Sacrifice and Watching the sunset are among the biggest draws.