Travelling from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Queen Alia International Airport to King Hussein International Airport is 55 minutes.
Aqaba's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Amman.
Every week, there are 110 Queen Alia International Airport to King Hussein International Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as early as possible, take the 00:05 Turkish Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 23:45 with Royal Jordanian.
Leave plenty of time to make your AMM to AQJ flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Queen Alia International Airport to King Hussein International Airport, so jetting off to Aqaba (and then exploring more of Jordan!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Royal Jordanian.
Turkish Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier for AMM to AQJ flights, with 89.76% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Queen Alia International Airport to King Hussein International Airport. Many travellers pass through Istanbul Ataturk Airport when flying between AMM and AQJ.
How to find the cheapest flights from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)
Right now, R 838 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Queen Alia International Airport to King Hussein International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,546. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from AMM to AQJ, book your journey five months ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Queen Alia International Airport to King Hussein International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
85.48% of flights departing from Queen Alia International Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of AMM.
Queen Alia International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Amman. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a handy hotel close to AMM? If you've booked an early flight from Queen Alia International Airport to King Hussein International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)
It's hard to top the convenience of staying near the terminal if you've landed on a late Queen Alia International Airport to King Hussein International Airport flight. ENG-Murjan Apartment and Aqaba Recreational Centre are great options near AQJ.
Pick up a King Hussein International Airport rental car and discover Aqaba and beyond with your own wheels. Al Thuraya Car Hire, Arena Rent a Car and Dollar are top providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from King Hussein International Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) to central Aqaba
King Hussein International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Aqaba. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Queen Alia International Airport to King Hussein International Airport is April, while March is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Aqaba based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Aqaba is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Lock in your flights from Queen Alia International Airport to King Hussein International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from AMM to AQJ in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of Jordan
You've seen Aqaba, now it's time to explore other parts of Jordan. Travel around 306 kilometres north to Zarqa to check off its must-visit sights. From Zero salon to Al Sharaq Park and Al fajer Arabians نادي ومربط الفجر للجواد العربي, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Irbid is another essential stop in Jordan and is around 354 kilometres north of Aqaba. No trip is complete without seeing EMAR IRBIID PARK, Al Worood and Irbid Saray Osmanli Citadel.