Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA)
Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA)
Queen Alia International Airport is Jordan's main and largest airport and is located in Zizya 30 kilometers (20 mi) south of the capital city, Amman was established in 1983. It is named after Queen Alia who died in 1977.
A state-of-the-art new terminal was inaugurated in March 2013 to replace the airport's older two passenger terminals and one cargo terminal. In 2014, the new airport received the "Best Improvement by Region: Middle East" and "Best Airport by Region: Middle East" awards by the Airport Council International. The awards are given to the airports which achieved the highest customer satisfaction in the ASQ Survey.
Its main characteristic is the roof that was inspired by Bedouin tents and is composed of 127 concrete domes, each weighing up to 600 metric tons. The terminal houses several international food and beverage venues that include restaurants, supermarkets and a nuts roaster; a larger Duty Free area; children’s play area; additional shopping outlets; and internet connectivity..
TOURS STARTING FROM QUEEN ALIA AIRPORT (AMMAN AIRPORT)
What are the fees/taxes to be paid at the Queen Alia Airport?
Jordanian Visa (if not included in your tour package or eligible for free visa/stays less than 2 nights) : 40JD or approximately $60USD per person. Must be paid in JOD.
Jordanian Departure Tax : Included in your air ticket.
My tour has the meet and assist service, how do I meet the representative?
Our Representative Details :The Operations Manager for the Meet and Assist Representatives at the Airport is Mohammed Jibreen. He will organise for someone to be waiting for you before Visa Control with a sign of your name.
How do I meet my driver at the airport?
If you tour has the meet and assist service the representative will take you to meet your driver. If you don’t have the meet and assist service the driver will be waiting for you with a sign with your name on it as you exit the arrivals.
Why do you need my passport details in the booking form?
If your tour includes the meet and assist service the representative will meet you with a sign with your name on it before immigration/customs. To offer this meet and assist service we prepare a visa manifest which must include the passport details for all guests.
If you don’t have the meet and assist service then it is ok to just provide us with your full name and nationality.
Author: Basma Hayudini JHT On: 2024-05-14.
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