Flying from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Cairo International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Amman's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Cairo.
Each week, there are 149 Cairo International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport flights. To get going as soon as possible, pick the 00:25 EgyptAir flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 23:25 with EgyptAir.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your CAI to AMM flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Cairo International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Amman adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this exciting part of Jordan:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is EgyptAir.
With an impressive 84.62% of services arriving on schedule, Royal Jordanian has the best on-time performance for CAI to AMM flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cairo International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between CAI and AMM:
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport
Larnaca International Airport
Hurghada International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cairo International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport flight is $147. A round-trip fare right now is $347. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from CAI to AMM by booking at least five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from CAI to AMM by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cairo International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport.
Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Of all flights departing from Cairo International Airport, 63.38% land on schedule at their destination.
Cairo International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Cairo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to CAI:
Arriving at Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
If you're landing on a late Cairo International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near AMM:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Queen Alia International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Right Cars, Arena Rent a Car or Auto Nation and experience the lesser-explored corners of Amman and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Queen Alia International Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to central Amman
Queen Alia International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from central Amman. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
August is the most popular month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Amman in April.
When booking your flight from Cairo International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Amman, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CAI to AMM in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.
Explore more of Jordan
Zarqa is just one of the many cities in Jordan waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Amman. Around 23 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Zero salon, Al Sharaq Park and Al fajer Arabians نادي ومربط الفجر للجواد العربي.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Jordan, consider Irbid, about 64 kilometres north of Amman. EMAR IRBIID PARK, Al Worood and Irbid Saray Osmanli Citadel are the start of reasons to visit.