Khaberni - "Ryanair," the largest airline in Europe, announced today, Wednesday, the launch of an expanded winter flight schedule to Amman, which includes more than 300,000 seats on flights to 18 destinations connecting Jordan with 12 European countries, including Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.
Dr. Imad Hijazin, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, confirmed that "Ryanair's" announcement of 18 destinations to Amman for the winter season 2025/2026, including 13 new destinations, is an important achievement for both the aviation and tourism sectors in Jordan.
Hijazin noted that this expansion enhances Jordan's position as a regional center for tourism and investment and contributes to supporting the national economy and creating new opportunities along the tourism value chain.
He added that the partnership with "Ryanair," which began in 2018, has evolved to become a successful cooperation based on trust, flexibility, and a shared vision for the development of tourism in the Kingdom.
The company explained that the rapid return to full operation at Queen Alia International Airport was the result of the practical approach of the airport management and the business-supportive policies by the Jordanian government, which helped to consolidate Jordan's position as one of the top tourist destinations in the Middle East.
"Ryanair" affirmed its commitment to supporting Jordan's tourism sector by offering the lowest ticket prices in Europe, which allows tourists to spend their money on hotels, restaurants, and local services, thereby creating new jobs and enhancing economic growth.
The company also unveiled an ambitious investment proposal for Jordan that includes plans to expand its operations in the country by increasing the annual seat count by 360% to three million seats and launching up to 50 direct routes between European cities and Jordan. The proposal also includes launching new flights to Marka Airport in Amman and ensuring year-round flights to Aqaba, thus enhancing Jordan's position as a major regional hub in the company's network.
Eddie Wilson, CEO of "Ryanair," affirmed the company's commitment to Jordan, announcing the full resumption of its flights starting from October, as part of what he described as the biggest winter schedule for Amman to date.
Wilson pointed out that the schedule includes 84 weekly flights across 18 destinations connecting Jordan with 12 European countries, which will enhance the Kingdom's position as a major tourist destination during the winter season by increasing flights, the number of visitors, and economic activity.
Wilson added that "Ryanair's" new expansion is based on its longstanding partnership with Jordan and aligns with the Kingdom's economic modernization vision. He revealed that the company has advanced new investment plans aimed at increasing the annual operational capacity to three million seats, and establishing up to 50 direct routes through Amman, Marka, and Aqaba airports, a step that would create job opportunities and stimulate the tourism and national economy sectors. He also expressed confidence that this partnership will introduce millions of European travelers to Jordan's cultural heritage and history.
Dr. Abdel Razzaq Arabiyat, General Manager of the Jordan Tourism Board, emphasized the strategic importance of "Ryanair" in promoting Jordan as a competitive and accessible tourist destination for European tourists since the partnership began and the first flights commenced in Jordan in the year 2018
Arabiyat clarified that this cooperation has achieved tangible results, represented in attracting more than one million visitors from Europe, diversifying tourism export markets, and achieving record numbers in several seasons.
Arabiyat also emphasized the importance of joint marketing campaigns, noting that they have become an effective tool in enhancing Jordan's presence on the global tourism map, targeting a wide range of travelers, from culture and adventure enthusiasts to families, with care to adapt marketing messages and translate them locally to suit each European market and achieve the maximum marketing impact.
