Jordan travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Jordan with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Jordan.

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Jordan travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Jordan with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Jordan - quick facts
Flight time^✝	5 to 5.5 hours
Time difference	UK +2 hours
Language(s)	Arabic
Currency	Jordanian Dinar
Electricity	C + D + F + G + J plug (230V)
Driving side	Right
Visa^✝	Yes

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Jordan tourist information

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✝ = Typical flight time from the UK and visa requirements for UK travellers.

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Jordan weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °C	11	13	16	21	26	29	30	30	29	25	19	13
Hours of sunshine (daily)	6	7	7	9	11	13	13	12	11	9	7	6
Days with some rainfall	10	9	8	4	1	0	0	0	0	3	4	8

The Jordan weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Amman.

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Jordan travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Jordan from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

UK traveller advice for Jordan - UK FCDO
Irish traveller advice for Jordan - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
Canadian travel advice for Jordan - Government of Canada
US travel advisories for Jordan - US Department of State
Safe travel advisories for Jordan - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
Smarter traveller advice for Jordan - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Jordan.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

FCDO travel advice

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Jordan travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Jordan with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Vaccines & medicines for Jordan - CDC
Health & vaccinations for Jordan - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
How to stay safe & healthy in Jordan - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Jordan, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Jordan travel features

Do you want to learn more about Jordan? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Jordan.

Jordan FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Jordan including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Are there entry restrictions to Jordan?

Jordan is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Jordan.

Check out Ministry of Health, Kingdom of Jordan for more information.