The Kingdom of Jordan has not yet become very popular among tourists, but it guarantees a high class of service. It has been the safest destination in the Middle East for travelers in recent decades.
How to get to the country
To get to the kingdom, you can use a car, train or plane. The bulk of tourists arrive in the country through Jordanian airports. Travelers from non-Arab countries are required to have a visa, which is issued upon arrival at the border points.
The King Hussein Bridge (West Bank) crossing is the only exception, here a visa must be obtained in advance. Travelers who wish to stay in the country for a period longer than one month can extend their visa at any police station. This procedure can be done twice. Extended for three months.
Tourism in Jordan
Jordan is known for two tourist centers - the capital of the Kingdom of Amman and the southern resort of Aqaba. The distance between these two cities is only 300 kilometers. But it is on this segment that all the unique historical sites of the kingdom are concentrated: the city of Petra, the main river of all Orthodox Jordans,Wadi Rum Desert, Mount Nebo, Moses Memorial, Dead and Red Sea.
Therefore, it was prudent to build Jordan's main airports in these two cities - Amman and Aqaba. Tourists can easily plan their trip based on the point of arrival and visit the places they are interested in.
Aqaba Airport King Hussein
In 1972, the Aqaba airport (Jordan) was solemnly opened, and King Hussein became its first passenger, and the air hub was named in his honor. In the early 2000s, the main air terminal complex and auxiliary buildings were subjected to a general reconstruction. Today, this airport is the largest in the country and serves up to 130,000 passengers a year.
On the territory of the airport complex there is a branch of a local bank. Here, any tourist with a passport can take a small loan, get a credit card, open a deposit, replenish an account on a mobile phone, and also buy the latest press. The bank branch is open on weekdays from 9-00 to 20-00 local time.
On the second floor of the complex there is a waiting room for departing and vip-room. To enter the VIP room and use the services offered, you must pay 35 Jordanian dinars (approximately 46 euros).
At the Duty Free shop, located in the international departure area, you can buy traditional Jordanian souvenirs - homespun carpets, shisha, mosaics, Bedouin jewelry and much more. The shop is open withoutweekends from 8-00 am until the departure of the last flight.
Amman Airport
In 1983, another air harbor, named after the wife of King Hussein, Queen Alia, was added to the list of Jordan's International Airports. The country's important air hub serves more than 10 million people a year.
Amman Airport (Jordan) is the largest airport complex in terms of passenger traffic in the kingdom. Visitors pass through two terminals: the north (serves passengers of a local company) and the south (serves passengers of other airlines). In the near future, it is planned to reconstruct all terminals.
In the north terminal there is a vip-hall, which provides the following services: comfortable rooms with shower and toilet, if necessary, you can spend the night in the rooms. And also on the territory of the vip-hall there are cafeterias, free Internet and free press.
Those who do not want to use the services of the VIP-lounge spend their leisure time in a regular waiting room. There are three cafes, kiosks with fresh press, and if necessary, you can charge your phone. Showers are available for a fee.
Modern airports in Jordan serve thousands of passengers every day. At the same time, the work of airport employees is distinguished by speed and high quality.
