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AMM Queen Alia International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport (IATA: AMM, ICAO:OJAI) is located in the the city of Amman, Jordan. It is the primary international airport serving Amman and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+96265002777

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IATA Code

AMM

ICAO Code

OJAI

Name

Queen Alia International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Jordan (JO)

City

Amman

Latitude

31.7226009

Longitude

35.9931984

Time Zone

UTC+02:00

Phone Number

+96265002777

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Airport Overview

Queen Alia International Airport（AMM） is Jordan’s principal international gateway, located in Zizya approximately 30 kilometres south of Amman. With the ICAO designator OJAI, it functions as the primary air logistics access point for the country and supports both scheduled passenger-belly capacity and case-by-case air cargo movements. Its location gives our service team practical access to Amman and the wider Jordanian market, while onward road distribution can serve industrial, commercial and humanitarian destinations across the country. Cargo planning should be based on the confirmed operating carrier, available handling window, customs status and final delivery address rather than on airport location alone. Our team can coordinate export documentation, airline space requests, handling instructions, customs communication and local delivery planning, subject to carrier and authority confirmation.

Airport	Queen Alia International Airport
IATA / ICAO	AMM / OJAI
Location	Amman, Jordan; approximately 30 km south of the capital
Coordinates	31.7226009, 35.9931984
Time zone	UTC+02:00
Operational profile	International passenger gateway with air cargo handling and regional distribution relevance

Key Highlights

National gatewayCentral entry point for Jordan-bound international air freight.

Amman accessSouth-of-city location supports planned road delivery into the capital.

Mixed capacity modelCapacity may involve passenger-belly uplift, freighter options or regional connections.

Controlled planningAcceptance, customs release and delivery timing require shipment-specific confirmation.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our service team treats cargo handling at Queen Alia International Airport as a shipment-specific operation. Exact warehouse access, service scope and acceptance hours can vary by handling agent, airline, commodity and flight schedule.

Export and import handling: We can arrange airline booking, cargo handover, document coordination and release follow-up through the applicable handling chain.
General cargo: Standard commercial cargo is normally planned against confirmed dimensions, gross weight, package count, stackability and security requirements.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Pharmaceutical, biological, food and other controlled shipments require advance confirmation of cool-room access, transfer time, packaging method and temperature limits.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the airline, handling agent and applicable IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations; prior approval and a compliant shipper’s declaration may be required.
Customs-controlled cargo: Import, export, transit, temporary admission and re-export arrangements should be determined before dispatch, with the consignee or broker prepared to support clearance.
Special cargo: Live animals, oversized pieces, valuable cargo, lithium batteries and humanitarian consignments require pre-alerts and written acceptance before tender.

Facility capabilities, bonded status, storage charges, screening arrangements and collection procedures must be reconfirmed with the appointed airline and ground handler before cargo is delivered.

Routes & Transit Times

Regional Middle East flows: Shipments may move on direct capacity when available or through a regional hub, depending on origin, commodity and airline allocation.
Europe and Asia: These lanes are commonly planned through direct scheduled capacity or one-stop hub connections; the final routing is subject to confirmed booking and operating-day availability.
North America and other long-haul markets: Multi-sector routings may be required, making connection protection, transfer handling and document accuracy particularly important.
Transit planning: Timing is affected by flight frequency, cut-off compliance, customs inspection, security screening, weekends and public holidays, transfer conditions and final-mile clearance.

Our team provides a firm routing and transit estimate only after receiving the origin airport, destination, ready time, commodity, pieces, dimensions, weight and required delivery term. All schedules and transit times remain subject to airline confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Amman and surrounding commercial areas form the main distribution base, with planned road delivery to other Jordanian cities and industrial zones.
Typical commercial cargo: Time-sensitive spare parts, electronics, machinery components, garments, samples, documents and general manufactured goods may be suitable for air freight.
Healthcare and life sciences: Pharmaceuticals, medical devices and laboratory materials require validated packaging, temperature instructions and consignee readiness before arrival.
Food and perishables: Fresh produce and other perishables need pre-arranged handling, short dwell time, clear health or food documentation and rapid collection.
Relief and project shipments: Humanitarian goods, urgent replacement parts and project cargo may require special customs, consignee or handling coordination.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Airline cargo cut-off and documentation deadlines are flight- and handler-specific. Our team recommends tendering with a safety margin rather than planning around the published departure time.
Accurate declaration: The commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, HS classification, country of origin, value and consignee details must be consistent. Ambiguous descriptions such as “parts” or “samples” can delay review.
Regulated commodities: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, medicines, biological materials, food products and live animals require commodity-specific review, permits and pre-acceptance where applicable.
Import release and collection: The consignee or appointed customs broker should be ready before arrival. Customs inspection, missing permits, unpaid duties, storage limits and vehicle access can extend dwell time.

Rules and procedures may change according to Jordanian authorities, airline policy and the handling agent. Our service team verifies the active requirements for each shipment before cargo tender.

Shipping Tips

Send the shipping instruction early with origin, destination, Incoterm, ready date, piece dimensions, gross weight, commodity description and any temperature or security requirement.
Use rigid, airline-suitable packaging with internal protection and visible handling marks. For temperature-controlled shipments, select packaging based on the complete expected transit exposure, not only flight time.
For dangerous goods or battery shipments, provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing instruction, battery configuration and relevant test documentation before booking.
Confirm the consignee’s broker, import permits, tax or duty arrangements and collection capability before dispatch. If direct capacity is unavailable, our team can evaluate a hub connection or an alternative nearby gateway subject to cost and compliance review.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Queen Alia International Airport handle international export cargo?It serves as Jordan’s principal international airport, but acceptance depends on the selected airline, handling agent, commodity, documents and confirmed flight capacity. Our team checks these conditions before tender.

Can I use a passenger flight for urgent cargo?Passenger-belly capacity may be an option on suitable routings, but available space, cargo restrictions, security screening and acceptance cut-offs must be confirmed for the specific flight.

How should pharmaceutical cargo be arranged?Provide the temperature range, packaging specification, product classification, handling instructions and consignee readiness in advance. We then seek confirmation of the applicable cool-chain handling and transfer process.

What commonly causes import delays?Inconsistent invoice and packing-list data, missing permits, unclear product descriptions, customs inspection, unavailable consignee representatives and late collection are frequent operational risks.

Is a direct route always the fastest option?Not necessarily. A confirmed one-stop connection may offer better capacity or schedule reliability than waiting for limited direct space. Our team compares routing, transfer risk and total delivery time.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport identity, code, coordinates, city, country and time-zone fields above follow the supplied airport record. Operational statements are presented as shipment-planning guidance and do not replace confirmation from the airline, ground handler, customs broker or competent authority.

Airport operator and facility information: qaiairport.com
Airport and airline industry reference standards: iata.org
International aerodrome and aviation reference framework: icao.int

Schedules, cargo acceptance, handling capabilities, customs procedures, storage conditions, permits, charges and transit times are time-sensitive and must be verified for each shipment before booking or delivery.