Travelling from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Queen Alia International Airport to Zurich Airport is 4 hours 30 minutes.
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, making Zurich one hour behind Amman.
Flights from AMM to ZRH start at 08:20 — the earliest with Edelweiss Air. The latest departure is at 11:20 with Edelweiss Air. Overall, there are four weekly Queen Alia International Airport to Zurich Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your AMM to ZRH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Travelling to Zurich (and then discovering more of Switzerland!) is a cinch with Royal Jordanian. This popular carrier has direct flights from Queen Alia International Airport to Zurich Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Royal Jordanian on this route.
With a dependable 88.24% of services arriving on schedule, Royal Jordanian has the best on-time record for AMM to ZRH flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Queen Alia International Airport to Zurich Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between AMM and ZRH:
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Antalya Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
ج.م. 7,139 is the lowest price for a one-way Queen Alia International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Return flights start from ج.م. 14,586. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from AMM to ZRH, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Queen Alia International Airport to Zurich Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Queen Alia International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 85.48% of flights that take off from AMM reach their destination on time.
Central Amman to Queen Alia International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Need a convenient hotel near AMM? If you're boarding an early flight from Queen Alia International Airport to Zurich Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're getting in on a late Queen Alia International Airport to Zurich Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near ZRH:
Pick up a Zurich Airport rental car and explore Zurich and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The quietest month for a flight from Queen Alia International Airport to Zurich Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Zurich based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Queen Alia International Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from AMM to ZRH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland waiting to be explored. About 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a visit to Basel will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
If you want to check out another major stop in Switzerland, consider Bern, roughly 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral are among its highlights.
