Flying from London to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ): What you need to know
Choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from London to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ). Explore your options for leaving London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
King Hussein International Airport is located in Aqaba. The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is two hours ahead of London.
Your flight from London to AQJ won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to AQJ. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Sofia Airport (SOF)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from London to King Hussein International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
68.18% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Split up your flight from London to King Hussein International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Top stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and AQJ include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Sofia Airport (SOF)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to AQJ flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Reserve a plane ticket from London to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) departing from Stansted Airport (STN) with a stop or two. Some popular stopovers between STN and AQJ include:
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Sofia Airport (SOF)
The journey to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to King Hussein International Airport flight:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)
Arriving on a late flight from London to King Hussein International Airport? Grab your luggage and go straight to the comfort of a hotel near AQJ. ENG-Murjan Apartment and Aqaba Recreational Centre will have you in snooze mode sooner.
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a King Hussein International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Al Thuraya Car Hire, Arena Rent a Car or Dollar and discover more of Aqaba and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your London to King Hussein International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to King Hussein International Airport is R 1,662. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 3,783. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to AQJ. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your London to King Hussein International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from London to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ). July is the most popular month to visit Aqaba. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in April.
Lock in a London to AQJ plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Aqaba to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to King Hussein International Airport in January when temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Aqaba
Start your Aqaba trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from London to King Hussein International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Sheikh Zayed Mosque, South Beach and South Beach are must-visits when exploring Aqaba.
Explore more of Jordan
Aqaba is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Jordan you should also see. About 241 kilometres north of Aqaba, a trip to Madaba will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Madaba Archaeological Park, Madaba Mosaic Map and Al-Masarwa Cathedral Ruins.
If you want to check out another major stop in Jordan, consider Qīr Moāv, about 193 kilometres north of Aqaba. Kerak Castle, Wadi Al Karak and Karak Bridge Park منتزه جسر الكرك are key reasons to visit.