Visa policy changes, flight updates, public holidays, and travel advisories. Practical news for anyone planning a trip to Jordan.
The Jerash Festival of Culture and Arts returns for a landmark edition from 22 July to 2 August 2026, filling the Roman ruins of ancient Gerasa with theatre,...
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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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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.
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 have extended their Amman flight suspensions through October 2026 as the Middle East airspace crisis continues.
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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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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 18 Jordan tours from August 1, 2026, covering Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, Amman, and Jerash after a three-month pause.
Source → 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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Ryanair returned to Amman from 3 July 2026 and Wizz Air follows in September, opening 16 low-cost European routes to Jordan.
Source → Canada lowered its Jordan travel advisory to Level 2 on 27 June 2026. Intrepid, G Adventures and Exodus are restarting Jordan tours this summer.
Source → French charter flights have resumed to Amman and visitor bookings to Petra are recovering, offering early signs that Jordan's tourism sector is rebuilding.
Source → Royal Jordanian launched twice-weekly Amman–Tashkent flights on 30 June 2026, its first route to Central Asia, operated by the Embraer E195-E2.
Source → 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.
Source → Emirates suspended Amman flights 13–22 June 2026 amid regional airspace closures. Services resumed after 22 June. Here's what happened.
Source → The US Embassy in Jordan issued a security alert on 11 June 2026 after missiles, drones and rockets entered Jordanian airspace, disrupting flights.
Source → Jordan makes its first-ever FIFA World Cup appearance in 2026, drawing global attention to Amman, Petra, and Wadi Rum as tourism surges.
Source → US State Department Jordan advisory 2026 - Level 3, but Petra, Wadi Rum and Amman remain open. What the 7 June Embassy alert means for visitors.
Source → 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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