Travelling from Amman to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH): What you need to know
Amman's main base, Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), is where great travel stories take off. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Amman to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH).
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 30 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Amman to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport flight.
Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport is located in Sharm El Sheikh. The city operates on the UTC+2 timezone and is one hour behind Amman.
The most popular route is from Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH). Take your pick of 8 direct services each week. Royal Jordanian operates a 5:35am departure between AMM and SSH.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Amman to SSH.
During popular months like January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Airports in Amman
Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM). Nonstop flights from Amman to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH) are available from here.
Jordan Aviation is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Amman to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport departing from AMM.
The majority of travellers prefer to book seats with Jordan Aviation between AMM and SSH.
Royal Jordanian is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route, with 88.24% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Amman, AMM can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Amman Queen Alia International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Amman to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
85% of flights departing from Amman Queen Alia International Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when setting off from AMM.
About Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
Have a late flight from Amman to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near SSH and be in snooze mode sooner:
Pick up a Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport rental car and discover Sharm El Sheikh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Budget and Sixt are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Amman to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport flight.
Getting from Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH) to central Sharm El Sheikh
Central Sharm El Sheikh is around 14 kilometres from Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Amman to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
RM754 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Amman to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport. Return flights start at RM1,399. These prices can change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Amman to SSH if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Amman to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
Think about your travel style when picking your flight dates. September is the quietest month to visit Sharm El Sheikh. November is when most people book flights from Amman to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Lock in a Amman to SSH plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sharm El Sheikh to range from 27ºC (81ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Amman to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
More about Sharm El Sheikh
After booking your flight from Amman to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sharm El Sheikh:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Shark's Bay Beach, Naama Bay and Beach are major attractions which should be on any good Sharm El Sheikh itinerary.
Explore more of Egypt
Sharm El Sheikh will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Egypt waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres northwest of Sharm El Sheikh, a trip to Suez will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Ali Ibn Abi Taleb Mosque, Fatima Zahra Mosque and Suez National Museum.
Around 274 kilometres southwest of Sharm El Sheikh, Dishnā is another favourite stop in Egypt. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Elshikh Abdallah house, The old mosque in the eastern Balbrarh and Sheikh Ahmed Ismail mosque.
