Royal Jordanian Launches Amman–Tashkent Route on 30 June

Royal Jordanian operated its first flight between Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and Tashkent International Airport (TAS) on 30 June 2026, marking the airline’s entry into Central Asia for the first time in its operating history. The route is now operational.

The route runs twice weekly, with services operated by the Embraer E195-E2, a modern narrowbody aircraft with a scheduled flight time of approximately four and a half hours. The E195-E2 configuration on this route offers both Business and Economy cabins, consistent with Royal Jordanian’s standard setup on regional services from Amman.

The launch reflects a broader strategy by Royal Jordanian to develop Amman as a connecting hub between the Arab world and emerging markets to the east. Tashkent, Uzbekistan’s capital and its most connected airport, has seen a significant uptick in international airline interest over the past two years as the country continues to ease visa restrictions and invest in its tourism infrastructure. For travellers based in the MENA region, the Royal Jordanian frequency offers a one-stop routing from the Gulf and Levant into Central Asia.

For visitors arriving into Jordan on connecting itineraries, Amman is also the standard gateway for Petra, the Wadi Rum desert and the Dead Sea. The city itself rewards a stop of at least two nights — the Roman Theatre, Citadel Hill and the downtown Fuheis district all make strong cases for building in extra time before or after a connecting flight.

The Amman–Tashkent service is bookable through Royal Jordanian’s website and global distribution systems. For a full picture of nonstop and one-stop options into Jordan from your departure city, our flights to Jordan guide covers the current carrier landscape and typical fares by season. The Jordan Pass is worth purchasing before arrival — it bundles the visa fee with entry to Petra and over 40 other sites, typically saving visitors $50–80.