| Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise |
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| Cheapest in | August | Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop |
| Average price | $2,591 | Average for return flights in May 2022 |
AKL - AMM Price | $1,874 - $3,931 |
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AMM Temperature | 7 - 25 °C |
AMM Rainfall | 0 - 60 mm |
You can find Amman flight deals to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) from New Zealand airports including Auckland International Airport (AKL), Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Wellington Airport (WLG). One of the quickest routes flies from Auckland Airport, which will get you there in about 24h. Other flight times range from around 25h up to the longest route at approximately 36h 40min. You can also fly from Christchurch Airport, with flight times ranging from roughly 30h 35min to 47h 35min. Wellington Airport also offers routes to Queen Alia Intl Airport, Amman, from 30h duration up to 48h 35min.
Unfortunately, direct flights to Amman, Jordan, from New Zealand are not available. However, there are routes available that include either one, two or three layovers. If you choose to fly from Wellington, most routes have three layovers. You could take the quickest journey at about 30h, which includes transfers at Auckland, Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Dubai (DXB) Airport, for wait times of roughly 3h 55min, 1h 35min and 2h 30min, respectively. Alternatively, you could fly from Christchurch Airport with two layovers, at Auckland and Dubai Airport for around 3h 50min and 2h 30min, respectively, with a total journey duration of roughly 30h. If you fly from Auckland Airport, you can find routes with just one layover, at Doha Hamad Airport (DOH), and a journey time of around 26h 20min; or routes with two layovers, at Brisbane (BNE) and Doha Airport for about 1h 45min and 1h 25min, have a total journey duration of roughly 24h.
Amman Queen Alia International Airport, Amman, is situated around 32 km from Amman city centre. A convenient and economical way to get there is by bus, which takes around an hour at an approximate fare of 7 JOD (12 NZD) and will take you directly from the airport to the city centre; alternatively, the Sariyah Express runs hourly throughout the day. If you prefer to take a taxi, you can also pick one up from the airport; it will get you there quicker, in around 30min, but is more expensive, at approximately 39 JOD (79 NZD).
Amman is well known for its historical and cultural attractions. A must visit in the city would have to include the ancient historical ruins of the Roman Amphitheatre, The Citadel and The Temple of Hercules. You may also want to visit King Abdullah Mosque or take a day trip to discover the ancient city of Petra, Wadi Rum Desert and the infamous Dead Sea.
Citizens of New Zealand travelling to Amman in Jordan will require a visa for entry, which can be included with the Jordan visitor pass. You can apply online for the pass with a full valid passport and payment method. The pass entitles visitors to stay for up to 30 days and is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. The whole process should only take around 20min online, and you will usually receive your document in 1-2 working days.
Booking a flight to Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) is your only option if you intend on flying to Amman. It is only a 29.9 km journey from Queen Alia Intl to Amman’s city centre.