Non-stop flights to Aqaba (AQJ)
King Hussein International Airpor is the second largest airport in Jordan. It is an international airport. In total there are 9 airports around the world that have direct flights to Aqaba, spread around 8 cities in 7 countries. Currently, there is one domestic flight to Aqaba.
Aqaba is mainly known for beaches and family fun.
Most tourists that come to Aqaba visit one of the following sights:
- Mount Sinai
- Dead Sea
- Petra
- Machtesh Ramon - Ramon Crater
- Wadi Rum Protected Area
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All direct flights to Aqaba Airlines flying to Aqaba Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 23 flights arriving at Aqaba Airport, which are 7 flights per week or 1 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Aqaba are routes from Cairo (CAI) in Egypt and Amman (AMM) in Jordan. These two routes together are operated 22 times this month, and make up for 96% of all monthly arrivals at King Hussein International Airpor.
The longest flight to Aqaba AQJ is departing from London Gatwick (LGW). This non-stop flight takes around 6 hours and covers a distance of 2,339 miles (3,765 km).
List of all direct flights to Aqaba
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Aqaba, ordered by popularity.
Airlines flying to Aqaba
Currently, there are 7 airlines that fly to Aqaba. Most flights to Aqaba are operated by easyJet, as they connect 4 airports to AQJ. That’s around 4 times as much as Air Cairo, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Aqaba. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all AQJ flights:
Business class flights to Aqaba
There are 3 airports that have flights to Aqaba in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to AQJ are listed below:
Intercontinental flights to Aqaba
There are intercontinental flights to King Hussein International Airpor (AQJ) from Europe, Africa and the Middle-East, as of March 2021.
* Please note that there are no direct services from the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Europe to Aqaba
easyJet: seasonal flights from Geneva (GVA), London Gatwick (LGW) and Milan (Malpensa) (MXP).
Ryanair: seasonal flights from Milan (Bergamo) (BGY).
Aeroflot (SkyTeam): seasonal flights from Moscow Sheremetyevo (SVO).
Non-stop flights from Africa to Aqaba
Air Cairo: seasonal flights from Cairo (CAI).
UM Air: seasonal flights from Cairo (CAI).
Non-stop flights from the Middle-East / Western Asia to Aqaba
Royal Jordanian (Oneworld): year-round flights from Amman (AMM).
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): seasonal flights from Istanbul (IST).
International flights to Aqaba
Flights from Egypt to Aqaba
Cairo is the only city in Egypt with direct flights to Aqaba. From Cairo, you can fly non-stop with Air Cairo or UM Air. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in March 2021.
Flights from Germany to Aqaba
In Germany, the only airport that has a direct connection to Aqaba is Berlin. From Berlin, direct flights are offered by easyJet. This is a seasonal route that starts in November and ends in February.
Flights from Italy to Aqaba
There are 2 airports in Italy that have non-stop flights to Aqaba.
From Milan (Bergamo), direct flights are offered by Ryanair. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in February.
From Milan (Malpensa), the only airline with direct flights is easyJet. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in February.
Flights from Russia to Aqaba
In Russia, the only airport that has a direct connection to Aqaba is Moscow Sheremetyevo. From Moscow Sheremetyevo, direct flights are offered by Aeroflot (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
Flights from Switzerland to Aqaba
Geneva is the only city in Switzerland with direct flights to Aqaba. From Geneva, direct flights are offered by easyJet. This is a seasonal route that starts in November and ends in February.
Flights from Turkey to Aqaba
There is 1 airport in Turkey that has a direct connection to Aqaba, which is Istanbul. From Istanbul, direct flights are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance). This route is not operational yet but will start in May.
Flights from United Kingdom to Aqaba
London Gatwick is the only city in United Kingdom with direct flights to Aqaba. From London Gatwick, direct flights are offered by easyJet. This is a seasonal route that starts in November and ends in February.
Domestic flights to Aqaba
Flights from Jordan to Aqaba
There is just one domestic flight to Aqaba, which is between Aqaba and Amman. From Amman, direct flights are offered by Royal Jordanian (Oneworld).
Alternative airports near Aqaba
Flying to an alternative airport near Aqaba could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Aqaba (AQJ) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Eilat (ETM) and Neom (NUM).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Aqaba?
There are 2 airports in Aqaba: King Hussein International Airpor (AQJ) and Ramon Airport (ETM).
What is the best airport to fly into Aqaba?
The most convenient airport to fly into Aqaba is King Hussein International Airpor (AQJ).
How many airlines fly to Aqaba?
There are 7 airlines flying to Aqaba from 9 airports around the world, as of March 2021.
Which airlines fly to Aqaba?
easyJet, Air Cairo and Aeroflot operate most flights to Aqaba. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Aqaba?
Oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance are all flying to Aqaba.
How many nonstop flights are there to Aqaba?
There are roughly 23 flights arriving at Aqaba every month (or 7 flights each week), from a total of 9 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Aqaba Airport?
The official name of Aqaba Airport is King Hussein International Airpor.
What is the airport code of Aqaba Airport?
The airport code of Aqaba Airport is AQJ.
What are the most popular flights to Aqaba?
Cairo, Amman and Moscow Sheremetyevo are the 3 most popular routes to Aqaba. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Aqaba, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Aqaba?
| Cairo to Aqaba | 1h 10m |
| Amman to Aqaba | 50m |
| Moscow Sheremetyevo to Aqaba | 5h 5m |
| Berlin to Aqaba | 4h 50m |
| Geneva to Aqaba | 4h 40m |
