Air Arabia. Photo: SLSK Photography / Shutterstock Low-cost Emirati carrier established in 2019, Air Arabia, has announced a new direct route between Abu Dhabi and Amman City Airport (ADJ) in Jordan, starting May 1, 2026.
The new service will operate three times a week, on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, connecting Zayed International Airport with Amman City Airport. Abu Dhabi's first low-cost airline says the route will give travellers more choice and more affordable options when flying between the UAE and Jordan.
This addition also marks the second airport Air Arabia Abu Dhabi serves in Jordan’s capital. The airline already operates flights to Queen Alia International Airport, and the new service strengthens its presence in the country’s aviation market.
Queen Alia Airport. Photo: ShutterstockWith the expansion, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi will now offer a combined total of 10 weekly flights between the UAE and Amman, giving passengers more flexibility when planning travel.
Flight schedule for the newroute:
-Flight 3L 138 will depart Abu Dhabi at 17:40 and arrive in Amman at 19:50.
-Teturn flight 3L 139 will leave Amman at 20:30 and land in Abu Dhabi at 00:30.
Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia, said: “We are pleased to expand our presence in Jordan with the launch of our new service to Amman City Airport. This addition reflects our ongoing commitment to provide our customers with greater choice and convenience when traveling between the UAE and Jordan. By serving two airports in the Jordanian capital, we aim to further support travel, tourism, and trade between the two countries.”
The airline also highlighted that the new route fits into its wider regional network, which already includes additional connections between the UAE and Jordan, including services from Sharjah.
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi currently operates a fleet of 12 Airbus A320 aircraft. The airline offers onboard features such as “SkyTime”, a free streaming service, and “SkyCafe”, its onboard food and drink menu. It also runs the “Air Rewards” loyalty program.
Passengers can now book tickets through the airline’s website, customer service centre, or travel agents.