Layover Guide
Amman
62LayoverScore™
Best layover: 4–16h·Visa-free · US passporthistoryculturefood
Places to stay
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Airport qualityLounges, facilities, routing
62DiscoverThings to do in the city
49EaseTransit ease, visa access
16- 01Airport Express Bus (45-60 min, ~5 JOD)
- 02Taxi (30-40 min, ~25-30 JOD)
- 03Careem/Uber (30-40 min, ~20-25 USD)
- 01Explore the ancient Roman Theatre and Citadel with panoramic city views
- 02Wander through Rainbow Street's cafes, galleries, and street art
- 03Sample mansaf and falafel at Hashem Restaurant in downtown
- 04Browse the gold and spice stalls at Souk Jara Friday market
- 05Visit the Jordan Museum to see the Dead Sea Scrolls
Experiences in Amman
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Where to stay →Drop your luggage. Don't drag it around the city.
Queen Alia Airport Left Luggage
Arrivals hall, Ground Floor
$5/bag
2 min walk
Kempinski Hotel Amman
Shmeisani district
$60/day
0 min walk
From the terminal to the good part.
Airport Express Bus
city-center
Runs every 30-60 min to 7th Circle and Tabarbour
55 min
$7.00
Private Taxi
city-center
Fixed rate from airport taxi stand
35 min
$28.00
Careem/Uber
city-center
App-based, reliable pricing
35 min
$22.00
Jordan Pass
Visa fee waiver + 40+ attractions including Petra
Best value if visiting Petra; must stay 3+ nights in Jordan
$70
per day
At the airport
6 loungesHotels from $45/night
- 01Royal Jordanian Crown Lounge with Middle Eastern mezze
- 02Duty-free Dead Sea products and local crafts
- 03Prayer rooms and comfortable rest areas
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