Flying from Amman to Zurich Airport (ZRH): What you need to know
Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) is Amman's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Amman to Zurich Airport (ZRH) jetting off from here.
The average length of a direct Amman to Zurich Airport flight is 4 hours 50 minutes.
Zurich is two hours behind Amman. Zurich Airport is located in Zurich, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
You can choose from 3 direct services every week between Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and Zurich Airport (ZRH). This is the busiest route, with Royal Jordanian offering a 9:45am departure from AMM to ZRH.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Amman to ZRH.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like January. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Amman
Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
You can take a direct flight from Amman to Zurich Airport (ZRH) leaving from Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM).
When jetting out of AMM, you can catch a direct flight from Amman to Zurich Airport with Royal Jordanian.
Most passengers prefer to fly with Royal Jordanian from AMM to ZRH.
With a reliable 88.24% of services landing on schedule, Royal Jordanian leads the way in punctuality on this route.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Amman to ZRH leaving from Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Popular options include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Antalya Airport (AYT)
Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
AMM is about 32 kilometres from central Amman. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Amman Queen Alia International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Amman to Zurich Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
85% of flights departing from Amman Queen Alia International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from AMM.
About Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Have a late flight from Amman to Zurich Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near ZRH and hit the lights earlier:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion to explore Zurich and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Amman to Zurich Airport flight.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Zurich. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes around 10 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Amman to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
R 2,440 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Amman to Zurich Airport. Return flights start at R 6,082. These fares may change depending on availability.
Get cheap flights from Amman to ZRH by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The best month for finding cheap Amman to Zurich Airport tickets is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Amman to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Amman to Zurich Airport (ZRH). July is the busiest month to visit Zurich. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in January.
Book a Amman to ZRH plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Zurich to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Amman to Zurich Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Zurich
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Zurich right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Amman to Zurich Airport:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera are must-do's during your Zurich adventure.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland just waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometres southwest of Zurich, a trip to Lausanne will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Olympic Park, Riviera, Ouchy, Lausanne and The Olympic Museum.
Lugano is another favourite destination in Switzerland and is around 161 kilometres south of Zurich. No journey is complete without visiting Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and Old Town Lugano.
