๐ฏ๐ด Amman, Jordan
Amman City Airport (ADJ), with ICAO code OJAM, is located in Marka, about 5 kilometers northeast of downtown Amman, Jordan. Formerly known as Amman Civil Airport and commonly referred to as Marka International Airport, the facility now uses the operating name Amman City Airport. It serves charter, private, government, training, and selected civil aviation activity, while Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) remains the main commercial gateway for the capital.
The airport operates a single compact terminal, making navigation straightforward. Check-in, security, and VIP processing are all handled within the same building, and passenger amenities remain fairly basic compared with Queen Alia. Facilities include lounges, a clinic or medical point, and assistance services for passengers requiring wheelchair support or other special help.
Security procedures at ADJ follow Jordanian civil aviation rules. Because the airport handles lower passenger volumes and more specialized traffic, processing times are usually shorter than at the main international airport. Immigration and customs can be handled for applicable flights, but travelers should confirm arrangements directly with their operator because the airport's traffic profile remains more limited than AMM.
Amman City Airport changed materially in late 2025 and early 2026, so older guidance that treats ADJ only as a legacy civil airfield is now out of date. Jordan Airports Company says it manages the airport, and recent Jordanian and regional aviation reports confirm that the airport was relicensed for civil flights, began receiving aircraft in December 2025, and started scheduled commercial service in early 2026. Jazeera Airways moved its Amman flights there from February 1, 2026, and Air Cairo also announced scheduled service from ADJ.
That makes ADJ useful again, but not interchangeable with Queen Alia. If your route is specifically booked to Amman City Airport, double-check the airport code on every segment, because Amman still has multiple airports and many international itineraries continue to use AMM. The major benefit of ADJ is proximity: reporting around the airport says it is about 10 km from central Amman, so road transfers into the city are shorter than from Queen Alia, and the low-cost model is part of the airport's relaunch.
For onward connections beyond the point-to-point flight itself, be conservative. If your long-haul or alliance itinerary still uses Queen Alia, you will likely need a separate road transfer across Amman rather than an airside connection. Build in generous time for city traffic, keep your booking records synchronized to the correct airport, and verify whether your airline is using ADJ or AMM before departure, especially on newly launched or recently shifted routes.
โข ADJ mainly serves charter, private, government, and limited scheduled flights.
โข Most international connections still route via Queen Alia Airport, not ADJ.
โข Use official taxis, Uber, or Careem for central Amman transfers.
โข VIP lounges and private handling are available for eligible passengers.
โข Parking is limited, so pre-book or confirm access before busy periods.
โข Keep passport, ticket, and Jordan entry papers ready for inspection.
โข Check directly with your operator, as ADJ schedules can shift quickly.
Minimum domestic connection:
60 minutes
International connections:
90 minutes
Interline transfers:
120 minutes
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Last updated: April 2026 | Data Source: IATA and other airline sites and resources