Flying from London to Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ): What you need to know
Aqaba King Hussein International Airport is located in Aqaba. The city runs on the UTC+3 timezone and is three hours ahead of London.
Your flight from London to AQJ won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from London to AQJ that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between LHR and AQJ include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Sofia Airport (SOF)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
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When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Add another location to your travels or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from London to Aqaba King Hussein International Airport, here's where you can stop when taking off from London Gatwick Airport:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Geneva Airport (GVA)
Sofia Airport (SOF)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
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The majority of flights that leave London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination right on cue. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Searching for a plane ticket from London to Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) with one or more stops can offer you more departure time choices along with better fares. When jetting off from London Stansted Airport (STN), here's where you can detour to on your way to AQJ:
Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Sofia Airport (SOF)
STN is around 56 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
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STN has a very good on-time arrivals performance of 80%, so there's a high chance your flight will stay on course and touch down as expected.
About Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)
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Getting from Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) to central Aqaba
From Aqaba King Hussein International Airport, central Aqaba is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Aqaba King Hussein International Airport is R 4,456. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 5,844. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to AQJ. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Cheap London to Aqaba King Hussein International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)
February is the most popular month for flights from London to Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ). Plan your visit to Aqaba in December for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Aqaba is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Book your London to AQJ plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Aqaba King Hussein International Airport in January when temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Aqaba
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Your Aqaba trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Highlights you can't miss include Sheikh Zayed Mosque, South Beach and South Beach Aqaba.
Explore more of Jordan
Madaba is another well-known destination in Jordan and is around 241 kilometres north of Aqaba. No journey is complete without seeing Madaba Archaeological Park, Madaba Mosaic Map and Al-Masarwa Cathedral Ruins.