Travel Safety in Jordan

Jordan is generally safe. The main concerns facing travellers are petty crime, demonstrations and terrorism. These risks are most concentrated in Jordan’s capital, Amman, where high-density areas allow for indiscriminate attacks. Medical facilities are adequate in most towns and cities, but services may be limited in rural areas. 

Jordan has several areas that pose security concerns. The border along Syria has seen a regional conflict spill over into the country, and the Iraqi border is closely monitored due to nearby Iraqi militia and threats. Moreover, as the country is situated between Israel and Iran, missiles, drones and other projectiles often enter Jordanian airspace. In addition, Iran has directly targeted the United States security agencies that Jordan currently hosts. A peace agreement between the US and Iran has lowered the risk of a regional conflict; however, the accord is tentative and could be breached at any time. This could see a resurgence of conflict in the Middle East which could directly impact the Jordan, particularly with respect to commercial air travel.