Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport
ADJ / OJAM
Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport (ADJ) is a smaller airfield located north of Amman that handles regional and general aviation, some regional scheduled services and charter flights. It is not Jordan’s primary international gateway - that role belongs to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM). Marka has relatively low annual passenger numbers compared with AMM.
Terminal Guide for Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport #
Marka has a single small passenger terminal oriented to regional and short‑haul operations. Facilities and retail options are limited compared with the larger Queen Alia complex; expect short walking distances and straightforward arrivals/ departures procedures.
Getting to and From Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport #
Marka sits within the greater Amman urban area, typically a 10-20 minute drive from central Amman depending on traffic. Public transport options are limited; taxis, private transfers and rental cars are the usual choices. Transfers to Queen Alia International (AMM) require a road transfer of around 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport #
Facilities are basic and focused on short‑haul passengers: a small arrivals area, limited food and beverage options and taxi/transfer desks. There is limited retail or lounge space and car hire is available from local providers. For a wider range of services, central Amman provides more options.
Tips for Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport #
- Marka is closer to Amman city centre than Queen Alia (AMM) - verify which Amman airport your ticket uses; transfers from Marka are usually faster for downtown arrivals.
- Expect limited public transport - taxis and private transfers are the most common choices to/from Marka.
Weather & Climate near Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport #
Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 32°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 4° - 12° | 6° | 60 mm | some cloud | 70% | 2.5 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.2h |
| February | Good | 5° - 13° | 7° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 3.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.9h |
| March | Very Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 48 mm | some cloud | 60% | 3.2 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.9h |
| April | Excellent | 10° - 22° | 16° | 12 mm | some cloud | 52% | 2.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.8h |
| May | Ideal | 14° - 27° | 21° | 4 mm | mostly sunny | 45% | 3.1 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.6h |
| June | Ideal | 17° - 30° | 24° | 0 mm | clear | 43% | 3.2 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 14.0h |
| July | Ideal | 19° - 32° | 25° | 0 mm | clear | 45% | 3.5 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 13.8h |
| August | Ideal | 19° - 32° | 25° | 0 mm | clear | 50% | 3.1 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 13.1h |
| September | Ideal | 18° - 30° | 24° | 0 mm | clear | 50% | 2.6 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 15° - 26° | 20° | 4 mm | clear | 50% | 2.3 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.3h |
| November | Very Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 30 mm | mostly sunny | 56% | 2.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.4h |
| December | Good | 5° - 13° | 8° | 52 mm | some cloud | 64% | 3.0 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.0h |
