Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) is Jordan’s international airport serving Amman, about 30 km south of the city. You can travel into Amman by airport taxi, Sariyah Airport Express bus or, if you’re a Royal Jordanian passenger, its City Terminal Shuttle.
- QAIA is about 30 km south of Amman.
- The Sariyah Airport Express fare is JOD 3.40 per passenger.
- The Royal Jordanian City Terminal Shuttle runs to the City Terminal near 7th Circle every 30 minutes and costs JOD 4 per passenger.
- From Khan Khediwe Hotel, QAIA is about 116 minutes by car and about 25.8 km away.
Where is Queen Alia International Airport?
Queen Alia International Airport is about 30 km south of Amman and operates 24/7. Its airport code is AMM, and it is the main international airport serving the capital.
For guests staying at a four-star hotel in central Amman, the airport is about 116 minutes away by car; the distance is about 25.8 km. Those figures describe the trip from Khan Khediwe Hotel, so use them as a point of reference rather than a journey time between the airport and every part of the city.
How do you get from Queen Alia International Airport to Amman?
You can take an airport taxi from the Arrivals area, use the Sariyah Airport Express, or take Royal Jordanian’s shuttle if you qualify as a passenger. The taxi kiosk and administrator are outside the Arrivals hall’s main exit, while the Sariyah bus stop is at the curb in front of Arrivals.
Airport taxi
QAIA airport taxis serve Amman and other key cities. The airport’s transport options also include smart transportation apps, but the airport taxi information does not give a fare or journey-time range. Ask about the terms of your ride before you set off.
Sariyah Airport Express
The Sariyah Airport Express connects QAIA with Amman, and a passenger ticket costs JOD 3.40. You can buy a ticket at the airport, at North Station offices or from the driver; Visa payment is also available.
The airport stop is at the Arrivals curb. In Amman, the route serves North Amman Bus Station, Housing Bank Complex, 4th Circle, 5th Circle, 6th Circle and 7th Circle before continuing to QAIA. Sariyah identifies North Complex and 7th Circle as its Amman departure points.
Royal Jordanian City Terminal Shuttle
Royal Jordanian describes its City Terminal Shuttle as a service for its passengers between QAIA and the City Terminal near 7th Circle. It runs every 30 minutes and costs JOD 4 per passenger.
What should you know about the airport bus and onward connections?
Sariyah’s published schedule gives airport departures at 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM, then at half-hour intervals through 6:30 PM; departures are hourly from 7:00 PM through 5:00 AM. The operator says transfers on Friday are hourly, so check the official site before you go.
Royal Jordanian also says public-transport buses run regularly from in front of both QAIA terminals. The cited details do not identify those buses’ operators, fares, hours or destinations, so confirm their route and payment arrangements before boarding.
From 7th Circle, you can continue your plans around central Amman. If you’re focusing on downtown streets and markets, a guide to downtown Amman’s souqs, streets and landmarks can help you shape the next part of your visit.
Which transfer should you choose for your arrival?
The airport taxi is the direct option among the listed services, while the Sariyah bus and Royal Jordanian shuttle connect QAIA with set points in Amman. The best fit depends on your destination, eligibility for the shuttle and the departure pattern you can use.
Choose the Sariyah Airport Express if its stops work for your plans and its schedule suits your arrival. For the Royal Jordanian shuttle, check that you meet the passenger requirement and can continue from the City Terminal near 7th Circle. If you take an airport taxi, confirm the ride details with the operator before leaving.
FAQs
How far is Queen Alia International Airport from Amman?
QAIA is about 30 km south of Amman.
How much does the Sariyah Airport Express cost?
The passenger fare is JOD 3.40. Tickets are available at the airport, at North Station offices or from the driver, and Visa payment is accepted.
Where does the Sariyah bus stop at the airport?
It stops at the curb in front of the Arrivals hall.
Can any passenger use the Royal Jordanian City Terminal Shuttle?
Royal Jordanian describes the shuttle as a service for its passengers. It runs between QAIA and the City Terminal near 7th Circle.