Flying from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Queen Alia International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Amman and Sharm El Sheikh share the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Take your pick of 11 weekly Queen Alia International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flights. The 05:50 departure with Royal Jordanian is the earliest available. Royal Jordanian operates the latest service of the day at 18:00.
To ensure you get on your AMM to SSH flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Jordan Aviation is your gateway to discovering Sharm El Sheikh (and maybe even some other great parts of Egypt!). Check out the direct flights from Queen Alia International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Jordan Aviation.
With an impressive 88.24% of services arriving as planned, Royal Jordanian is the most punctual carrier offering AMM to SSH flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Queen Alia International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between AMM and SSH:
Cairo International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
King Khaled International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Currently, $242 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Queen Alia International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $428. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from AMM to SSH, book your journey six months ahead of your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Queen Alia International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Queen Alia International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Queen Alia International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 85.48% of flights that depart AMM land on time.
Queen Alia International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Amman. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from Queen Alia International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to AMM:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SSH if you're catching a late Queen Alia International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Budget or Sixt and explore beyond Sharm El Sheikh's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Sharm El Sheikh Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to central Sharm El Sheikh
From Sharm El Sheikh Airport, Sharm El Sheikh is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The quietest month for a flight from Queen Alia International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Sharm El Sheikh based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Queen Alia International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Sharm El Sheikh, with temperatures ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from AMM to SSH around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Sharm El Sheikh. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Egypt, head for Giza, roughly 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh. Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed are among the biggest draws.