The Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) and Wizz Air, one of Europe’s leading low-cost airlines, today announced a renewed strategic cooperation agreement alongside the resumption of Wizz Air services to Jordan, commencing on 22 September 2026 with the return of direct flights between Budapest and Amman.
The agreement marks an important new chapter in the longstanding relationship between Jordan and Wizz Air and reflects a shared commitment to strengthening air connectivity between the Kingdom and key European markets, supporting the recovery and sustainable growth of Jordan’s tourism sector, and making Jordan more accessible to international travellers.
The restart of Wizz Air operations comes at an important time for Jordan’s tourism industry. Despite the challenging geopolitical environment affecting travel sentiment across the region, Jordan continues to demonstrate resilience, stability and a strong commitment to maintaining its connectivity with international markets.
The renewed partnership between JTB and Wizz Air is designed to support the sustainable development of air connectivity to both Amman and Aqaba, with the Budapest–Amman service representing the first step in a broader programme of cooperation between the two parties. Additional routes and markets are expected to be progressively introduced as the partnership develops.
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, H.E. Dr. Emad Hijazeen, said:
“The return of Wizz Air to Jordan sends an important and positive message to our international markets. Tourism is one of Jordan’s most important economic sectors, and restoring and expanding direct air connectivity is fundamental to accelerating its recovery and supporting sustainable growth.
“The region has faced exceptional challenges, but Jordan has consistently demonstrated its resilience and its ability to remain a safe, welcoming and competitive destination. Partnerships with leading international airlines such as Wizz Air are essential to maintaining confidence in the destination and reconnecting Jordan with travellers across Europe. We welcome Wizz Air back to the Kingdom and look forward to building on this partnership in the years ahead.”
The resumption of the Budapest–Amman route on 22 September 2026 will restore direct connectivity between the Jordanian and Hungarian capitals and represents an important milestone in rebuilding Wizz Air’s network to the Kingdom.
Ramzi Maaytah, Managing Director of the Jordan Tourism Board, said:
“Wizz Air has been a valued partner of Jordan for many years, and today’s announcement is about much more than the return of a single route. It represents renewed confidence in Jordan, in our tourism sector and in the long-term potential of our partnership.
“We are operating in challenging times for tourism across our region, which makes strong and reliable partnerships even more important. With partners such as Wizz Air, we remain resilient, forward-looking and committed to keeping Jordan connected to the world. Our focus is not simply on restoring what was lost, but on rebuilding stronger, diversifying our source markets and creating sustainable connectivity that supports tourism throughout the Kingdom.
“We are delighted to welcome Wizz Air back on 22 September and see this as the beginning of an ambitious new chapter between Wizz Air and Jordan.”
The cooperation will combine air connectivity development with joint destination marketing activities aimed at stimulating demand, increasing awareness of Jordan across Wizz Air’s extensive European network and encouraging more travellers to discover the Kingdom’s diverse tourism offering.
From the ancient city of Petra and the landscapes of Wadi Rum, to the Dead Sea, Aqaba, Amman and Jordan’s rich cultural, historical, adventure and religious tourism experiences, the partnership will contribute to positioning Jordan as an accessible year-round destination for European travellers.
József Váradi, Chief Executive Officer of Wizz Air, said:
“Jordan has been an important destination within the Wizz Air network, and we are very pleased to announce our return to the Kingdom beginning with the resumption of our Budapest–Amman service on 22 September.
“Our relationship with the Jordan Tourism Board has been built over many years, and this renewed agreement demonstrates our shared belief in the long-term potential of the Jordanian market. While the wider region continues to face challenges, we believe that maintaining connectivity and giving passengers access to attractive destinations remains critically important.
“Wizz Air is committed to growing responsibly alongside our partners, and we look forward to rebuilding our presence in Jordan, stimulating tourism demand and enabling more travellers to experience everything this remarkable country has to offer.”
The agreement reflects JTB’s wider strategy to restore air capacity, diversify Jordan’s tourism source markets and strengthen direct connectivity with key European cities, while working with airline partners under sustainable, performance-driven cooperation frameworks.
For Wizz Air, the renewed partnership provides a platform from which to gradually rebuild and develop its presence in the Jordanian market, supported by coordinated marketing and destination promotion efforts.
The return on 22 September 2026 therefore represents both the restoration of an important air connection and a broader signal of confidence in the future of Jordanian tourism.
Jordan Tourism Board and Wizz Air look forward to welcoming passengers back aboard and to developing a stronger and wider partnership connecting Jordan with Europe in the years ahead.
