Are there 24/7 buses?

Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.

Is it safe to take taxis overnight?

Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.

AMMJordanTPL: night-owl-plan

Queen Alia International Airport

Amman, Jordan

Drop-off

Downtown Amman (Tabarbour / 7th Circle area)

Pin before customs

Fastest

Sariyah / Airport Express Bus

bus · 30 (daytime); 60 (evening/overnight)m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: Sariyah / Airport Express Bus
Headway: 30 (daytime); 60 (evening/overnight)
Backup: Royal Jordanian City Terminal Shuttle · 30m

Note

Dedicated airport bus from Queen Alia International Airport to Amman, terminating at Tabarbour Bus Station with stops including 7th Circle and 6th Circle; operates roughly 06:00–18:00 every 30 minutes, then hourly until late night/early morning, taking about 45–60 minutes depending on traffic.

Late arrivals

Amman: Night-Owl Operations

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Lines that keep running

Brief

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

Service: Sariyah / Airport Express Bus
Mode: bus
Freq: 30 (daytime); 60 (evening/overnight)m
Note: Dedicated airport bus from Queen Alia International Airport to Amman, terminating at Tabarbour Bus Station with stops including 7th Circle and 6th Circle; operates roughly 06:00–18:00 every 30 minutes, then hourly until late night/early morning, taking about 45–60 minutes depending on traffic.

Backup when rail sleeps

Brief

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

Service: Royal Jordanian City Terminal Shuttle
Mode: bus
Freq: 30m
Note: Shuttle bus operated by Royal Jordanian between QAIA and the Royal Jordanian City Terminal near Amman’s 7th Circle, a central area with easy access to taxis and local transport across the city; runs every 30 minutes and is mainly intended for Royal Jordanian passengers.

Ticketing tips

Brief

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.

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FAQs

01Are there 24/7 buses?: Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?: Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.