Amman: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Amman is the capital and the largest city of Jordan, and the country's economic, political, and cultural center.

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Now in the cityAmman+24°CClear · sunset 06:39 PMupdated 08:46 AM

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King Abdullah I Mosque≈ 40 min East Jerusalem≈ 1 hr 20 min

Safety and health

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Safety · official adviceour data as of Sep 15, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.

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Addition of information about Iranian missile strikes on Jordan (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 3Think twice before you travel; weigh the reasons below.

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Updated to reflect the ordered departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members of government personnel on March 2 and the change to Level 3: Reconsider Travel due to safety risks, and to add the “other” risk indicator. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes to U.S. embassy operations. Reconsider Travel to Jordan due to terrorism and armed conflict .

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

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Amman: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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