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Aqaba Airport Security Threat Causes Flight Cancellations A credible security threat at Aqaba Airport on 19 July 2026 caused temporary evacuation and flight cancellations continuing into 21 July. What to know.
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Visa policy changes, flight updates, public holidays, and travel advisories — practical news for anyone planning a trip to Jordan.
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Petra and Wadi Rum Remain Open as Jordan Tourism Holds Steady Jordan's major archaeological and desert sites continue to operate normally in July 2026. Here is the latest on visiting Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea.
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Jordan Intercepts Missiles July 15 — Airport Operating Jordan air defences intercepted three ballistic missiles on July 15, 2026. Queen Alia Airport is operating normally. Travel guidance for visitors.
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Lufthansa, British Airways and Ryanair Halt Amman Flights to October Lufthansa, British Airways and Ryanair have extended their Amman flight suspensions through October 2026 as the Middle East airspace crisis continues.
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Jordan Flights to Gulf Halted as Royal Jordanian Pulls Services Royal Jordanian suspended all flights to the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar on 12–14 July as Gulf airspace closed after regional missile strikes.
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Aqaba in July: Why Jordan's Red Sea Coast Has Some of the Best Diving Conditions July brings 25°C+ water, 25m+ visibility, and calm conditions to Aqaba's Red Sea reefs, making it one of the most productive diving months of the year.
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G Adventures Resumes Jordan Tours from August 2026 After Three-Month Pause G Adventures resumes 18 Jordan tours from August 1, 2026, covering Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, Amman, and Jerash after a three-month pause.
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Jordan: US Embassy Issues Shelter-in-Place Alert After Iran Fires Missiles The US Embassy in Amman issued a shelter-in-place order on 9 July after Jordan intercepted 8 Iranian missiles. Travellers in Jordan should stay indoors.
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Low-Cost Airlines Resume Amman Flights from July 2026 Ryanair returned to Amman from 3 July 2026 and Wizz Air follows in September, opening 16 low-cost European routes to Jordan.
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Tour Operators Return to Jordan as Canada Eases Advisory Canada lowered its Jordan travel advisory to Level 2 on 27 June 2026. Intrepid, G Adventures and Exodus are restarting Jordan tours this summer.
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Jordan Tourism Rebounds as Confidence Returns in Mid-2026 French charter flights have resumed to Amman and visitor bookings to Petra are recovering, offering early signs that Jordan's tourism sector is rebuilding.
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Royal Jordanian Launches Amman–Tashkent Route on 30 June Royal Jordanian launched twice-weekly Amman–Tashkent flights on 30 June 2026, its first route to Central Asia, operated by the Embraer E195-E2.
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MENA Travel Market Forum Held in Amman: 9–10 June 2026 Amman hosted the MENA Travel Market Forum on 9–10 June 2026, drawing 2,500+ professionals from 19 countries to position Jordan as a regional tourism hub.
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Emirates Halts Amman Flights Until 22 June 2026 Emirates suspended Amman flights 13–22 June 2026 amid regional airspace closures. Services resumed after 22 June. Here's what happened.
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Jordan: US Embassy Issues Airspace Security Alert The US Embassy in Jordan issued a security alert on 11 June 2026 after missiles, drones and rockets entered Jordanian airspace, disrupting flights.
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Jordan's Historic FIFA World Cup Debut Boosts Tourism Jordan makes its first-ever FIFA World Cup appearance in 2026, drawing global attention to Amman, Petra, and Wadi Rum as tourism surges.
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Jordan Travel Advisory June 2026: US State Dept Security Alert — What Visitors Need to Know US Embassy Jordan security alert, June 2026 — tourist sites remain open. What this means for trips to Amman, Petra and Wadi Rum, and what to monitor.
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UK Lifts Jordan Travel Warning — Petra, Wadi Rum and Amman Back on Safe List The UK FCDO lifted its Jordan travel warning on 3 June 2026. Petra, Wadi Rum, Amman and Aqaba are now on the safe list for British travellers.
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