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Taxi, bus and car rental are among the transportation options in Amman, the capital city of Jordan, to reach Queen Alia Airport. Queen Alia Airport also has ample parking spaces for those who want to travel by their car.

Taxi

You can arrive at Queen Alia Airport fast, comfortably and safely from the city center by taking the advantage of taxis. You can call a taxi, which is equipped with the latest technology, from anywhere in the city and take a taxi to catch your flight.

Bus

It is both more affordable and easier to get to Queen Alia Airport by taking the city buses in Amman. It is possible to catch your plane that is to take off from the airport by taking the city bus from wherever you are in the city. Please remember to set off at least two hours before your flight departure time.

Rent a car

You can make an enjoyable journey to Queen Alia Airport by taking the advantage of the cars you can rent from the car rental offices in the city. If you want, you can drive the car yourself or you can also rent it with a driver to get to the airport.

Airport Information

Located 30 kilometers from the city center of Amman -the capital city of Jordan, Queen Alia Airport is one of the major airports that serves in the international and civilian category in the country. Queen Alia Airport, which has a total of three terminal buildings used for domestic and international flights, also offers a large number of services to its passengers within terminal buildings.

In addition to lost property office, bank ATMs, baby care room, pharmacy, meditation (praying) room, health care center and lounges, Queen Alia Airport also has a section that offers the services of Four Seasons Hotel, Intercontinental Hotel, Amman Airport Hotel and Tikram Hotel.

Wireless internet connection is available in the Arrival and Departure halls for the convenience of passengers and there are also various places for eating, drinking, and shopping. Grab & Go, Grab & Fly Cafe, Blue Fig, World News Cafe, Shawarma Rama, Jareer, Brasserie & Bar, Catalina Cafe & Bar, Crumz, Popeyes, Mc Donald’s, Kalha, Starbucks, Freeze Creamery Ice Cream and Zalatimo are among the eating and drinking places. Snax, Nuts & More, WH Smith, Duty Free Shop and Aldeasa are some of the places you can do shopping at the airport.

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is located in San Francisco California, 21 km from the city center. The airport is a major transit center for passengers, particularly those traveling from Asia. San Francisco International is the second busiest airport in California and one of the first major airports to have an automated baggage system in place.  

San Francisco International Airport is an important hub for United Airlines and Virgin America. There are a variety of transportation alternatives available to get to the city center from the airport. You can get to various parts of the city from San Francisco International Airport by taxi, bus, train, rental car, and personal car.

Train

There are two rail systems that you can use to get to the city center from San Francisco International Airport. The first is the BART, a rapid-rail system. The BART station is located in the international terminal at the airport. The BART starts running in the early hours of the morning, providing easy and fast transportation between the airport and the northern and southern parts of the city.

The other rail system that you can use to get to the city center from SFO is the CalTrain. This train departs on the hour, every hour, every day of the week, until 10 pm. This train provides transportation between SFO and San Francisco and San Jose.

Taxi

One of the most convenient and fastest transportation alternatives to get to the city center from SFO is by taxi. Taxi fares are calculated based on the kilometers traveled. A taxi from the airport to downtown San Francisco can cost between 42 and 62 dollars and takes about 20 minutes. Taxis are readily available at each terminal at the airport and depart from the taxi zones located on the arrivals/baggage claim level. For more information on taxi companies and their contact information please visit San Francisco International Airport’s website.

Bus

SamTrans buses provide transportation between San Francisco International Airport and the city center. These public buses are operated by San Mateo County and run between San Francisco International Airport and San Mateo and various parts of San Francisco. SamTrans lines KX, 292, 397, and 398 stop at the airport terminals. Buses stop at the arrivals and baggage claim level of Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 and at Level 1 of the International Terminal.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another transportation alternative to get to the city center. There are many rental car companies that have offices at the airport. Renting a car is also a great way to get around the city during your trip. The AirTrain Blue Line provides access to the Rental Car Center from the airport terminals and it operates 24 hours a day, every day of the week. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Alamo, Dollar, Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, National, Budget, Fox and Thrifty. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location.

Bike

San Francisco International Airport contains bike assembly stations and parking areas for those who are traveling with their bike or who want to leave their bike at the airport. The BART and SamTrans rapid rail systems provide passengers with bike/transit options and the airport features marked bicycle routes.