Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
LOCATION
The airport is situated 10 miles (16km) south of Amman.
GETTING TO THE CITY
There is a public bus service to and from Amman leaving every 30 minutes between 7am to 10pm; every 60 minutes from 10pm to 7am. Tickets cost JOD 1,500 per person and luggage an additional JOD 0.25 per piece.
TIME
Local time is GMT +2 (GMT +3 from April to October).
CONTACTS
Tel: +962 (0)6 445 1739.
CAR RENTAL
Car rental is available and includes major companies such as Avis and Hertz.
AIRPORT TAXIS
Yellow metered taxis are inexpensive and readily available. Prices are fixed at around JOD 20.
FACILITIES
Facilities include a bank and bureau de change, duty-free shopping, wireless Internet access, bars and restaurants. There are also bedrooms, showers and playrooms for rent by the hour. A tourist help desk is also available. Facilities for the disabled are good.
PARKING
There are six lots with space for over 1,400 cars/
DEPARTURE TAX
JOD 5 (typically pre-paid in the fare)
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