The management of Moscow Domodedovo Airport has announced the revival of direct flights from Russia to Jordan. This update was reported via the airport’s official Telegram channel, signaling a fresh regional connection for travelers.
According to the statement, the first flight to arrive from Amman landed recently on March 30, marking a restart of service. The aircraft was operated by Jordan Aviation, underscoring the return of a direct link between Moscow and Jordan’s capital city.
Representatives from Domodedovo noted that Amman is a distinctive destination for the Moscow air hub, and the new route will be served by the carrier on a regular basis from DME. The airport officials highlighted that the journey is expected to take about five hours, offering a quicker option for travelers between the two capitals compared with previous indirect routes.
The revival of flights comes after a period of airspace restrictions. In December 2022, Jordan restricted access for dual-registered Russian aircraft. In response, Maria Zakharova, the official spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, stated that Russian authorities were actively working to address the issue and seek solutions that would restore smoother air travel between the countries.
Earlier, on February 21, 2024, Rosaviatsiya, the Federal Air Transport Agency, announced plans to restart flights to Manila in the Philippines. The agency’s head of transport regulation and international cooperation, Lev Kosinov, also indicated that Rosaviatsiya was examining the possibility of launching direct services to Indonesia and Saudi Arabia within the year. He added that similar considerations were being given to Bahrain and Kuwait, reflecting a broader push to expand international routes from Russian hubs.
There has also been discussion about resuming air links between Moscow and Bangkok, Thailand, demonstrating a wider interest in reopening or expanding air traffic in key regional markets. These moves collectively suggest a concerted effort to restore and grow international connectivity from Moscow while adjusting to evolving geopolitical and regulatory conditions affecting cross-border air travel.