We recommend at least 1 hour for a comfortable connection at Queen Alia International. The minimum connection time is 45 minutes for domestic flights and 75 minutes for international flights. Transit between terminals takes up to 20 minutes.

Domestic-to-Domestic: 45 min. Domestic-to-International: 60 min. International-to-Domestic: 60 min. International-to-International: 75 min. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell at Queen Alia International.

Queen Alia International is a single, modern terminal built around a central hub-and-spoke design, making it relatively compact for a connection airport. Royal Jordanian funnels most of its network through here, and while the terminal itself is easy to navigate, transfer passengers can face bottlenecks at security and passport control depending on time of day. All gates are within a single terminal building connected by walking concourses radiating from a central hall, so no train or shuttle is needed. Transfer passengers arriving from international flights typically pass through a transit security screening point before reaching departure gates, which can add time during peak banks.

Transfer security and gate walk make 30 minutes unworkable except in the rarest same-gate scenarios. See full 30 min guide →

This matches the bare domestic-domestic MCT, viable only with no queues at transfer security. See full 45 min guide →

Meets the standard international connection minimum and allows a reasonable buffer for transfer security. See full 1 hr guide →

Comfortable for most international-to-international connections through the central terminal. See full 1¼ hr guide →

Ample time to clear transfer screening, walk to a remote gate, and grab a coffee. See full 1½ hr guide →

Generous connection time with room to explore duty-free or lounges before boarding. See full 2 hr guide →

More than enough time for any combination of domestic or international transfers. See full 2½ hr guide →

Long layover territory; consider a lounge visit given the terminal's modest size. See full 3 hr guide →

Excess time for this airport's compact layout; may be worth considering a quick landside visit if visa rules allow. See full 4 hr guide →