Travelling from Seoul to Amman: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your trip from in Seoul. Check out your options leaving from Incheon International Airport (ICN) or Gimpo International Airport (GMP) when booking your flight from Seoul to Amman.
Come in for landing at Amman's chief entry point, Queen Alia International Airport (AMM).
Amman's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Amman seven hours behind Seoul.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your Seoul to Amman flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Amman
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap Seoul to Amman flights if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Seoul to Amman throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from Seoul to Amman by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' Seoul to Amman flights.
Flying from Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and maybe even explore another city. When browsing Seoul to Amman flights leaving from Incheon International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The distance from central Seoul to ICN is about 48 kilometres. Check out Google Maps for the fastest route, whether in your own car or with public transport.
After an easy start to your journey? Stay near Incheon International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Seoul to Amman or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
When it comes to Incheon International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 54.5% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
The distance from Seoul's city centre to GMP is around 16 kilometres. Take into account the available transport options and potential delays when working out the quickest route to the airport.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Seoul to Amman, stay in one of these hotels close to Gimpo International Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Gimpo International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.
Arriving in Amman
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to central Amman takes around 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 26 kilometres away.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Seoul to Amman, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near AMM:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Queen Alia International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Right Cars, Arena Rent a Car or Auto Nation and experience the lesser-explored corners of Amman and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Queen Alia International Airport around one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Best time to go to Amman
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Seoul to Amman. August is the most popular month for a trip to Amman. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.
Book a Seoul to Amman ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Amman to range from 20ºC to 36ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 17ºC. Search for cheap flights from Seoul to Amman around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Amman
Once you've booked your flight from Seoul to Amman, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Amman:
Amman Citadel and Viewpoint roman theatre are just two of the leading attractions to add to your Amman must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Rainbow Street.
Explore more of Jordan
Amman has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Jordan waiting to be explored. About 23 kilometres north-east of Amman, a trip to Zarqa will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Zero salon, Al Sharaq Park and Al fajer Arabians نادي ومربط الفجر للجواد العربي.
Around 64 kilometres north of Amman, Irbid is another favourite stop in Jordan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at EMAR IRBIID PARK, Al Worood and Irbid Saray Osmanli Citadel.