European low-cost carriers are resuming operations to Jordan following the expiry on 31 August 2026 of an EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) airspace advisory bulletin that had caused several airlines to pause or reroute services.
Ryanair has confirmed a phased return, with limited weekly services to Amman from Milan and Paphos already operational, and a full winter schedule launching from 27 October 2026. That schedule will deliver more than 300,000 seats and 84 weekly flights to Amman from 18 European locations — one of Ryanair’s largest ever commitment to the Jordan market.
EasyJet has also confirmed its intention to resume Jordan flights in September and October, subject to final slot confirmation at Queen Alia International Airport.
What Changed
EASA bulletin CZIB-2026-08 had advised European airlines to exercise caution on certain routes through airspace adjacent to Jordan, citing elevated regional risk during a period of heightened tensions earlier in 2026. The bulletin expired on 31 August without renewal, clearing the way for carriers to restore normal routing.
Royal Jordanian, Jordan’s national carrier, operated throughout the advisory period on its own risk assessment and maintained its full international schedule. British Airways and Lufthansa also continued services with rerouted flight paths during the advisory.
Route Resumptions to Know
Ryanair is restoring Amman flights from Dublin, London Stansted, Edinburgh, Barcelona, Madrid, Rome Fiumicino, Warsaw, Krakow and other European cities. Fares on the restored routes are lower than comparable periods on competing carriers, as Ryanair is prioritising seat fill in the initial return window.
EasyJet is expected to confirm Amman services from London Gatwick, Manchester, Bristol and Amsterdam — routes that were suspended during the advisory. Formal schedules are expected to be published in the next few days.
For Aqaba (the Red Sea gateway and Petra access point), both Ryanair and easyJet also had routes to Aqaba’s King Hussein Airport that are expected to be included in the resumption schedule.
What Travellers Should Do Now
If you had a booking cancelled during the advisory period, your airline’s rebooking desk should be your first contact. Many carriers are offering rebooking without change fees for affected travellers.
For new bookings, fare hunting in the next two to three weeks is likely to yield strong deals as airlines release seats on resumed routes at competitive prices.
For arrival logistics at Queen Alia, transport options into Amman city centre, and practical advice for navigating Jordan’s main entry gateway, see our practical travel guide. Our Amman city guide covers the key areas to stay and what to see in the capital. For those planning to combine Amman with Petra, Wadi Rum or the Dead Sea, our things-to-do section has full trip-planning coverage.