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Weekend getaways from Amman

All cheap flights from Amman

A weekend trip from Amman doesn't have to break the bank or eat up half your Saturday in transit. All 16 destinations listed here are under 3 hours away — average flight time is around 2 hours. The cheapest fare to Ankara is currently €85. Book at least 3-4 weeks out to lock in the best prices.

The fare shown on this page is the base ticket price. For a real cost comparison, add: checked baggage if needed (€10-30 on budget carriers), airport transfers at both ends, and any hotel nights. Cabin-bag-only packing is the simplest way to keep weekend trip costs honest - most low-cost carriers allow one small under-seat item free.

Weekend travel from Amman tends to cluster around the same departure patterns - Friday evening out, Sunday evening back - which is exactly why those slots cost more. If your schedule allows a Monday-morning return instead of Sunday evening, you often unlock the same destinations for noticeably less without cutting the trip short. The extra night is sometimes cheaper than the premium Sunday flight.

Use the price calendar on any route page to confirm which month has the cheapest weekend fares to your chosen destination. Shoulder-season travel (May, early June, September, October) can be noticeably cheaper than peak-summer travel on many leisure routes from Amman, while still offering suitable weather for a short city break.

Best weekend getaways from Amman right now

Looking for a quick weekend escape from Amman? These destinations combine short flight times, current low fares, and enough flexibility for a two- or three-day trip. The cheapest option in this list is Ankara from €85.

  1. Ankara

    Turkiye - 2h 25m - Direct

    from €85

  2. Antalya

    Turkiye - 2h 5m - Direct

    from €86

  3. Jeddah

    Saudi Arabia - 2h - Direct

    from €90

  4. Riyadh

    Saudi Arabia - 2h 10m - Direct

    from €90

  5. Kuwait City

    Kuwait - 2h 10m - Direct

    from €94

Why these destinations?

  • - Short flight time from the origin airport
  • - Low current fares compared with nearby destinations
  • - Practical for a 2-3 day city break or short escape

5 of 5 top options have direct flights available - no connections needed for your weekend.

Booking tip: Saturday-morning departure + Monday-morning return is typically 20-30% cheaper than the popular Friday-evening out, Sunday-evening back pattern.

Prices refresh every 48-72 hours.

Cheapest destinations from Amman

  1. AnkaraTurkiye
    VF2h 25mDirect
    from €85
  2. AntalyaTurkiye
    PC2h 5mDirect
    from €86
  3. JeddahSaudi Arabia
    XY2hDirect
    from €90
  4. RiyadhSaudi Arabia
    XY2h 10mDirect
    from €90
  5. Kuwait CityKuwait
    J92h 10mDirect
    from €94
  6. IstanbulTurkiye
    PC2h 30mDirect
    from €110
  7. AlexandriaEgypt
    E51h 45mDirect
    from €112
  8. Abu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates
    RJ3hDirect
    from €115
  9. Sharm el SheikhEgypt
    RJ1h 25mDirect
    from €119
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  10. SharjahUnited Arab Emirates
    G92h 50mDirect
    from €129
  11. BuraydahSaudi Arabia
    SV1h 50mDirect
    from €143
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  12. DammamSaudi Arabia
    XY2h 15mDirect
    from €145
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  13. AsyutEgypt
    SM1h 40mDirect
    from €147
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  14. CairoEgypt
    SM1h 20mDirect
    from €162
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  15. BaghdadIraq
    RJ1h 35mDirect
    from €192
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  16. Al-NajafIraq
    RJ1h 40mDirect
    from €276
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Frequently asked questions

What's a good weekend trip from Amman?
Right now the cheapest weekend-ready fare from Amman is €85 to Ankara, about 2 hours each way. That leaves plenty of time for two full days at your destination even on a Friday-to-Sunday schedule. See the full list above for all 16 options under 3 hours, covering 6 countries.
How many direct flights from Amman work for a weekend?
16 of the short-haul destinations from Amman currently have direct fares available. Direct is almost always the right call for a 2-night break — you land fresher, skip the connection stress, and save time on both ends of the trip. If a direct option is even €20 more than a connecting flight, it's usually worth it for a trip this short.
When should I book a weekend flight from Amman?
4-6 weeks ahead usually gets you the best combination of price and seat availability. Friday-evening departures and Sunday-evening returns are the most popular slots, so they tend to cost more. Comparing a Saturday-morning departure or a Monday return can uncover lower fares on the same routes. Last-minute deals do appear (within 14 days), but availability and price are unpredictable at that stage.
What counts as "short-haul" from Amman?
We filter to flights under 3 hours one-way. That threshold is based on a practical test: a 3-hour flight allows you to leave Amman on a Friday evening after work and arrive in time for dinner at your destination — leaving the full Saturday and Sunday free. Flights longer than 3 hours start to eat meaningfully into a 2-night break.