How to find cheap flights to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)
£247 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to King Hussein International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to AQJ, the lowest fare is £121.
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Best time to go to Aqaba
May is usually the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Aqaba.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to AQJ, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
Fly to Aqaba in July if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to AQJ, but also when tickets are usually more expensive.
Travel in April if you prefer to travel with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Aqaba are typically more affordable.
The weather can make or break a holiday, so consider the kind of conditions you want to travel in. Aqaba is warmest in July, with averages of between 19ºC and 40ºC.
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 6ºC to 21ºC.
Hoping for clearer skies? May is the driest month in Aqaba.
February brings the wettest weather. You can expect around two days of rainfall if you visit during this time.
Flying to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to King Hussein International Airport, these top airlines make travelling to Aqaba nice and easy:
If you want to travel with the carrier that tops the list for punctuality, book your AQJ plane ticket with Turkish Airlines. Up to 90% of its flights to this airport land according to schedule.
When you hop off the plane at AQJ, you'll be in the UTC+2 timezone.
Want to stay within easy reach of King Hussein International Airport? Step off your flight to AQJ and be curled up in bed not long after at Mövenpick Resort & Residences Aqaba.
You can secure a car hire in AQJ with top providers such as Al Thuraya Car Hire, Arena Rent a Car and Dollar. Get behind the wheel and get ready to discover Aqaba and beyond.
King Hussein International Airport delivers consistent on-time performance, with up to 89% of outbound flights arriving when expected. That's good news whether you're flying out to continue your trip or to get home.
King Hussein International Airport is located in Aqaba, Aqaba Governorate, Jordan.
Getting to central Aqaba from King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)
Central Aqaba is about 10 kms (6 miles) from AQJ.
You'll get to the centre in around 15 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to AQJ.
Aqaba has no shortage of places to rest your head. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to explore before you go:
Aqaba highlights
Hop off your flight to Aqaba and head straight for these must-visit attractions:
Sheikh Zayed Mosque: Offering a classic introduction to all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 5 kms (3 miles) south-west of the centre.
Rainbow Reef: Looking for more reasons to visit Aqaba? This landmark brings in the crowds and is about 14 kms (9 miles) south of the city centre.
How to get to Petra from King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)
Heading for the nearby city of Petra? It's about 129 kms (80 miles) from AQJ. Give yourself around 1 hour 50 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling from King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) to Al Qā‘
If Al Qā‘ is where you're going, it's around 88 kms (55 miles) from King Hussein International Airport.
Explore more of Jordan
Feel like exploring more? Zarqa will add more excitement to your journey through Jordan. It's about 290 kms (180 miles) north of Aqaba and features Prophet Sulaiman mosque peace, Arab Mosque and Al_ Khulafa Al_ Rashideen Mosque.
Madaba might just become one of your favourite stops in Jordan. You'll find it roughly 241 kms (150 miles) north of Aqaba. Madaba Archaeological Park, Madaba Mosaic Map and Al-Masarwa Cathedral Ruins are visitor favourites.
Roughly 193 kms (120 miles) north of Aqaba, Qīr Moāv makes for a memorable detour. Good reasons to visit include Kerak Castle, Wadi Al Karak and Karak Bridge Park منتزه جسر الكرك.