Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ): what you need to know
Aqaba is one hour ahead of Madrid and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your MAD to AQJ flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to King Hussein International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MAD and AQJ:
Sofia Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to King Hussein International Airport flight is R 2,067. A return plane ticket is currently R 4,783. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MAD to AQJ if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to King Hussein International Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, data shows 78.23% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport from central Madrid, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to King Hussein International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to MAD:
Arriving at King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)
Touching down on a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to King Hussein International Airport flight? Collect your bags and head straight to the comfort of a nearby hotel. Two great options close to AQJ are ENG-Murjan Apartment and Aqaba Recreational Centre.
Grab a King Hussein International Airport rental car and discover Aqaba and beyond with your own set of wheels. Al Thuraya Car Hire, Arena Rent a Car and Dollar are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from King Hussein International Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) to central Aqaba
King Hussein International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Aqaba. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to King Hussein International Airport is April, while March is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to 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 Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to King Hussein International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from MAD to AQJ in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of Jordan
Zarqa is just one of the many places in Jordan waiting to be discovered after you've seen Aqaba. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Zero salon, Al Sharaq Park and Al fajer Arabians نادي ومربط الفجر للجواد العربي.
Irbid is another favourite destination 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.