Flying from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Amman is one hour ahead of Sharm El Sheikh and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Every week, there are four Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport flights. If you want to jet off early, opt for the 07:15 Royal Jordanian flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 20:15 with Royal Jordanian.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your SSH to AMM flight.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Travelling to Amman (and then discovering more of Jordan!) is a cinch with Royal Jordanian. This popular carrier has direct flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Royal Jordanian on this route.
Among carriers operating SSH to AMM flights, Royal Jordanian has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SSH and AMM:
Jeddah Airport
Cairo Airport
Kuwait Airport
Handy information about Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
72% of flights taking off from Sharm El Sheikh Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Sharm El Sheikh Airport from central Sharm El Sheikh, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to SSH:
Arriving at Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM)
Book a hotel near AMM if you're catching a late Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Amman Queen Alia Airport rental car and explore Amman and beyond with your own wheels. Right Cars, Arena Rent a Car and Auto Nation are top providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Amman Queen Alia Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM) to central Amman
Amman Queen Alia Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Amman. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
It takes around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM)
August is the most popular month for flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Amman in March.
Lock in your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport for July if you'd like to explore Amman during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SSH to AMM in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) then.
Explore more of Jordan
Zarqa is just one of the many cities in Jordan waiting to be discovered once you've seen Amman. Around 23 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Jabal ar Ruşayfah, Rujm al A‘innah and Al Jabal al Abyaḑ.
Around 64 kilometres north of Amman, Irbid is another essential stop in Jordan. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Museum of Jordanian Heritage, Irbid Saray Osmanli Citadel and Irbid Great Mosque.
