The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published Conflict Zone Information Bulletin CZIB-2026-08, advising airlines to exercise caution when operating in or transiting the Amman Flight Information Region (Amman FIR) in Jordanian airspace. The advisory is in effect through 31 August 2026.
EASA conflict zone bulletins do not prohibit flights — they inform airline operational risk assessors and recommend precautionary review of routing and altitude decisions. The bulletin reflects elevated risk associated with broader regional tensions affecting Middle Eastern airspace in the current period.
What the advisory means for travellers
This type of EASA advisory is directed at airlines, not at individual travellers. It does not constitute a travel ban, a no-fly zone, or a restriction on entering Jordan.
For passengers: Flights to and from Amman Queen Alia International Airport continue to operate on the schedules published by airlines. If your airline changes your route or cancels a flight as a result of revised operational assessments, it will notify you directly — check your booking status with your carrier ahead of travel.
For airlines: European carriers and others that follow EASA guidance will review their flight paths and may adjust cruise altitudes or routing to avoid specific portions of the Amman FIR where the risk assessment warrants it. This can occasionally result in slightly longer flight times or adjusted departure slots, but is not visible to most passengers.
Jordan’s official status for tourists
Jordan’s government has not issued any advisories restricting tourist movement within the country. The country’s major tourist sites — Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, Aqaba, and Amman — remain open and operational.
Travel advisories from individual governments vary. Some, including the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office and the US State Department, maintain elevated caution levels for Jordan reflecting regional tensions in neighbouring countries. These advisories cover border areas more specifically and do not generally restrict travel to the principal tourist destinations in the country’s interior.
Travellers should check the advice current for their own nationality before booking, as individual government guidance takes precedence over EASA bulletins for personal travel decisions.
Getting to Jordan in August
Several European carriers currently operate direct services to Amman, including Royal Jordanian, easyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Turkish Airlines, and a number of Middle Eastern carriers. August is one of the cooler months in Amman by regional standards — daytime temperatures average around 32°C — and the city sees a steady flow of summer visitors.
Our flights to Jordan guide covers the main routes into Queen Alia International Airport and typical booking considerations.
Travel within Jordan
The EASA advisory has no effect on travel within Jordan by road or ground transport. The country’s road network remains fully operational, and the standard routes between Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, and Aqaba are accessible as usual.
For those planning itineraries, our Amman guide covers the capital in detail. Petra tours and hiking the Jordan Trail are not affected by the airspace advisory. The Jordan Pass covers entry fees for over 40 sites and remains valid for use.
If you are updating your risk assessment before travel, our Jordan safety guide covers the practical considerations for visiting the country.
We will update this article if the bulletin is extended or revised beyond 31 August.