Flying from Houston to Amman: what you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Houston. Check out your options leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) when organising your flight from Houston to Amman.
Touch down at Amman's major arrival point, Queen Alia International Airport (AMM).
The timezone in Amman is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of Houston.
To ensure you make your Houston to Amman flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Amman
To find cheap Houston to Amman flights, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your plane ticket from Houston to Amman.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from Houston to Amman by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' Houston to Amman flights.
Flying from Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for Houston to Amman flights leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
IAH is about 21 kilometres from central Houston. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Houston to Amman? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
78.42% of flights leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport arrive at their destination on time.
IAH's address is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
HOU is about 16 kilometres from central Houston. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not book another night away? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near William P. Hobby Airport the day before your flight from Houston to Amman:
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 81% of them touching down as planned.
The street address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
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 roughly 45 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to AMM if you have a late flight from Houston to Amman. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Queen Alia International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Right Cars, Arena Rent a Car or Auto Nation and discover more of Amman and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Queen Alia International Airport about one week in advance of your Houston to Amman flight.
Best time to go to Amman
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Houston to Amman. August is the most popular month to visit Amman. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your Houston to Amman tickets, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Amman, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap flights from Houston to Amman around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Amman
After booking your flight from Houston to Amman, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Amman:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Amman Citadel, Viewpoint roman theatre and Rainbow Street are attractions you won't want to skip in Amman.
Explore more of Jordan
Zarqa is just one of the many cities in Jordan waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Amman. Around 23 kilometres to the north-east, popular attractions include Zero salon, Al Sharaq Park and Al fajer Arabians نادي ومربط الفجر للجواد العربي.
If you want to check out another side of Jordan, head for Irbid, about 64 kilometres north of Amman. EMAR IRBIID PARK, Al Worood and Irbid Saray Osmanli Citadel are key highlights.