Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amman: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Amman is 4 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Amman is UTC+2. The city is one hour ahead of Zurich, where Zurich Airport is located.
The most popular route is from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM). Take your pick of two services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as you can, the earliest flight from ZRH to AMM is the 15:30 Royal Jordanian service. If you'd rather fly out later on, the final departure is at 15:35 with Royal Jordanian.
For a relaxed start to your ZRH to Amman flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can book a direct Zurich Airport to Amman ticket. Begin your trip at ZRH and end it at Queen Alia International Airport (AMM).
Book your favourite seat with Royal Jordanian. This popular airline offers direct flights from Zurich Airport to Amman.
Located around 10 kilometres from central Zurich, ZRH can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near ZRH. Whether you're taking an early flight from Zurich Airport to Amman or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are a convenient choice:
When it comes to Zurich Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.02% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amman
$293 is currently the best price for a one-way Zurich Airport to Amman flight. A return flight ticket starts at $664. These prices may change depending on availability.
Book two months before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from ZRH to Amman.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on Zurich Airport to Amman tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Airports in Amman
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to the centre of Amman takes around 45 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Zurich Airport to Amman. Book one of these accommodation options near AMM instead:
Pick up a Queen Alia International Airport rental car and explore Amman and beyond with your own set of wheels. Right Cars, Arena Rent a Car and Auto Nation are leading providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Queen Alia International Airport around one week in advance of your flight from ZRH to Amman.
Best time to go to Amman
Before locking in your flights from Zurich Airport to Amman, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Amman offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of activities, while the low season brings cheaper hotel rates and smaller crowds.
Lock in a Zurich Airport to Amman plane ticket with a departure in July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 20ºC to 36ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from ZRH to Amman in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 17ºC on average.
More about Amman
After booking your flight from Zurich Airport to Amman, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Amman:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Viewpoint roman theatre, Amman Citadel and Rainbow Street are popular attractions which should feature on any good Amman itinerary.
Explore more of Jordan
Amman is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Jordan just waiting to be explored. About 290 kilometres south of Amman, a visit to Aqaba will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Aqaba Fort, Mamluk Castle and Aqaba Museum.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Jordan, consider Petra, about 193 kilometres south of Amman. Al-Khubtha Trail, Haut-lieu du Sacrifice and Watching the sunset are key reasons to visit.
