The options at a glance
| Option | Price | Duration | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official taxi | 22.50 JD per car (fixed fare) | 40 to 55 min | Ticket at the counter outside the exit, then you pay the driver; 24 hours a day |
| Airport Express bus (Sariyah) | 3.30 JD per person | 45 to 90 min | Ticket at the counter outside arrivals; departures about every 30 min by day, hourly at night |
| Uber or Careem | about 15 JD (more at rush hour) | 40 to 55 min | Pick-up at the departures level; the wait is sometimes long |
| Private transfer | from about $24 per car booked in advance | 40 to 55 min | Driver waits with a sign, price fixed in advance |
The official taxi
This is the simplest solution for two or three people with luggage. The price is set by the authorities: you buy a coupon at the counter outside the arrivals exit, then hand it to the driver. Keep your accommodation's address on your phone. Turn down drivers who approach you in the hall: pay only at the counter.
The Airport Express bus
The bus links the airport to central Amman: the Tabarbour terminal stop (North Bus Station) and the Fourth Circle area are the most useful. Buy the ticket at the counter near the exit, not online. First departures at 6:00 and 7:00 am, then about every 30 minutes until 6:00 pm, then hourly (times to be confirmed at the counter). Avoid it late at night: the last part of the trip is on foot or by taxi.
Uber, Careem and private transfer
Ride-hailing apps work in Amman, but coverage at the airport is uneven: count about 15 JD normally and more at rush hour. A private transfer costs more than the taxi but is booked in advance, with a driver waiting at the exit: useful for a late-night flight, a group, or if you are going straight to Madaba, the Dead Sea or Petra.
Before you leave the airport
- Visa and Jordan Pass: if you take the Jordan Pass, buy it before arrival; the visa is free if you spend at least two consecutive nights in Jordan (official rule on jordanpass.jo). See also the visa for Jordan.
- Money: three ATMs at the exit, with fees; withdraw enough for several days.
- SIM card: the shops in arrivals sell local cards (Orange, Zain); it is the most convenient option.
Next
For your first day, see Amman in one day and the Amman page. You can also head straight to the Dead Sea or Madaba.
The Jordan Authority editorial team
