Travelling from Amman to Seattle: what you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Amman. Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Amman to Seattle departing from here.
Touch down in Seattle at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE).
Seattle's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Seattle nine hours behind Amman.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your Amman to Seattle flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Amman to Seattle
To find cheap Amman to Seattle flights, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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Flying from Amman
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
We make it easy to find an Amman to Seattle flight with a stopover. To see your options leaving from Queen Alia International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Central Amman to AMM is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to reach there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Booked an early flight from Amman to Seattle? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to Queen Alia International Airport:
85.48% of flights leaving Queen Alia International Airport reach their destination as planned. With its strong on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from AMM.
Arriving in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 55 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Amman to Seattle. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SEA instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Europcar or Budget and chase adventure across Seattle and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport around one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) is roughly 3 kilometres from central Seattle. Once you've disembarked your flight from Amman to Seattle, it'll take you approximately 10 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take about 25 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near LKE. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Amman to Seattle:
Best time to go to Seattle
July is the busiest month for flights from Amman to Seattle. To avoid the crowds, visit Seattle in May.
Before locking in your Amman to Seattle tickets, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Seattle, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Amman to Seattle in February when temperatures average between -1ºC and 11ºC.
More about Seattle
Start your Seattle trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Amman to Seattle, explore our range of hotels including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Greyhound: Bus Station, LMN Architects and Boeing Radiation Effects Lab are must-do's during your Seattle adventure.
Explore more of United States
You've done Seattle, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Travel around 241 kilometres south to Portland to tick off its top sights. From Pioneer Courthouse Square to Portland Japanese Garden and Pittock Mansion, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 370 kilometres east of Seattle, Spokane is another favourite stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls.