Travelling from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport is 4 hours 15 minutes.
Amman's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Amman one hour ahead of Lyon.
Flights from LYS to AMM start from 15:40 — the first with Royal Jordanian. The last departure is at 21:25 with Royal Jordanian. Overall, you can choose from four weekly Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LYS to AMM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak time like September? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Amman (and then exploring more of Jordan!) is easy with Royal Jordanian. This popular airline has direct flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Royal Jordanian on this route.
Royal Jordanian is the most punctual carrier that operates LYS to AMM flights. A dependable 83.33% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LYS and AMM include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Tunis-Carthage International Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Currently, R 2,092 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 4,590. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from LYS to AMM.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from LYS to AMM is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
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Handy information about Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Of the departures from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, 69.6% land on time at their destination.
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is about 31 kilometres from central Lyon. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near LYS? If you've booked an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near AMM instead:
Fast-track 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 to explore Amman and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Queen Alia International Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to central Amman
Queen Alia International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Amman. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
The quietest month for a flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Amman based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Amman is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from LYS to AMM in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.
Explore more of Jordan
Amman has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Jordan you'll want to see. About 23 kilometres north-east of Amman, a trip to Zarqa will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Zero salon, Al Sharaq Park and Al fajer Arabians نادي ومربط الفجر للجواد العربي.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Jordan, head for Irbid, roughly 64 kilometres north of Amman. EMAR IRBIID PARK, Al Worood and Irbid Saray Osmanli Citadel are highlights.