Ryanair Launches Big Jordan Winter Schedule 2025-26

Ryanair Doubles Down on Jordan with Its Biggest Winter Schedule Yet — Because Even Budget Flyers Deserve Desert Sun

Ryanair is going big in the Middle East — and by big, we mean record-breaking, falafel-fuelled, sky-high kind of big. The low-cost carrier has just announced its largest-ever winter schedule for Amman, promising more flights, more seats, and more excuses for Europeans to swap grey skies for golden deserts.

This winter, the airline will operate 84 weekly flights across 18 routes to 12 European countries, including heavy hitters like Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. That’s over 300,000 seats — enough to transport half of Europe to Jordan (or at least everyone who’s ready to trade snow boots for sandals).

It’s a major milestone that marks Ryanair’s full return to pre-pandemic operations in Jordan — and the airline’s clear message is: “We’re back, baby.”

Ryanair’s Middle Eastern Makeover

This isn’t just about cheap flights — although let’s be honest, that’s Ryanair’s love language. The expansion underscores the airline’s strong partnership with the Jordanian Government, as well as a shared goal: boosting tourism, creating jobs, and making Jordan the must-visit destination in the Middle East.

And they’re not stopping there. Ryanair also dropped a bombshell — or should we say, a boarding-pass-shaped investment plan — that’s set to take things to the next level. The proposal includes:

• Increasing annual traffic by 360%, reaching a whopping 3 million seats;
• Expanding to 50 direct routes from Europe;
• Launching new services from Marka Airport (Amman);
• Keeping flights to Aqaba year-round (because the Red Sea looks good in every season).

Basically, Ryanair’s not just dipping its toes in the Dead Sea — it’s cannonballing in.

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What the Big Names Are Saying

Ryanair CEO Eddie Wilson was brimming with enthusiasm — and possibly caffeine — when he said the airline’s rapid growth shows “confidence in Jordan’s pro-business and pro-tourism policies.” Translation: Jordan’s doing all the right things, and Ryanair wants in.

He added, “This record winter schedule and our new investment plan will help make Jordan the premier touristic destination in the Middle East, driving job creation, tourism, and economic growth.”

Meanwhile, Jordanian officials were just as thrilled — and rightly so. Dr. Emad Hijazeen, Jordan’s Minister of Tourism, called the move a “major milestone” for the country’s aviation and tourism sectors. And Dr. Abdul Razzaq Arabiyat, Managing Director of the Jordan Tourism Board, pointed out that since Ryanair first landed in Jordan back in 2018, it has already brought over one million visitors to the Kingdom. That’s a lot of people discovering that Petra is even more breathtaking in real life than it looks on Instagram.

A Win-Win for Europe and the Middle Eas

This mega-expansion cements Ryanair’s commitment to Jordan as more than just another sunny stop on the map. It’s turning the country into a year-round gateway for curious travelers — the kind who want to float in the Dead Sea one day and explore ancient ruins the next (all while bragging about their €30 airfare).

For Jordan, it’s a chance to showcase its history, hospitality, and hummus to an even wider audience. For Ryanair, it’s a bold step into a region where tourism is booming — and where budget-conscious travelers are eager to explore something beyond the usual beach holidays.

So, what does all this mean for travelers? More options, fewer connections, and a winter break that’s a whole lot warmer than your living room radiator.

From Rain to Ruins — Made Easy

Thanks to Ryanair’s expansion, hopping from Brussels to Amman or Milan to Aqaba is about to be as easy as catching a bus — though with slightly better scenery. The move gives Europeans affordable access to Jordan’s must-see wonders: the rose-red city of Petra, the lunar landscapes of Wadi Rum, the shimmering Dead Sea, and the ancient streets of Amman itself.

So if your winter plans currently involve hot chocolate and complaining about the weather, it might be time to switch to cardamom coffee and desert sunsets instead.

Because with Ryanair offering record seats, record routes, and record-low fares, there’s never been a better time to trade drizzle for dunes — and discover that the cheapest ticket in Europe now leads straight to one of the most extraordinary places on Earth.