Flying from Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Amman Queen Alia Airport to Cairo Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, making Cairo one hour behind Amman.
Pack your bags and choose from 55 weekly Amman Queen Alia Airport to Cairo Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your AMM to CAI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
With direct flights from Amman Queen Alia Airport to Cairo Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Cairo (and then other parts of Egypt) is a breeze. You can travel nonstop with:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Royal Jordanian.
Royal Jordanian stands out as the most punctual carrier for AMM to CAI flights, with 94.82% of its services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Amman Queen Alia Airport to Cairo Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between AMM and CAI:
Jeddah Airport
Ben Gurion Intl Airport
Beirut Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Amman Queen Alia Airport to Cairo Airport flight is Rs44,704. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs78,099. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from AMM to CAI. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Amman Queen Alia Airport to Cairo Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Amman Queen Alia Airport to Cairo Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM)
Amman Queen Alia Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 88% of flights that depart AMM arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Amman Queen Alia Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Amman. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Amman Queen Alia Airport to Cairo Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to AMM:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
If you have a late Amman Queen Alia Airport to Cairo Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near CAI:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Cairo Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and explore beyond Cairo's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from Cairo Airport around one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Amman Queen Alia Airport to Cairo Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Cairo in March.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 39ºC. Book your flights from Amman Queen Alia Airport to Cairo Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AMM to CAI in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC and 21ºC then.
Explore more of Egypt
You've visited Cairo, now it's time to explore other corners of Egypt. Journey about 177 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to check off its top sights. From Bibliotheca Alexandria to Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach, your itinerary will be busy.
Port Said is another favourite destination in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. No trip is complete without seeing Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.
