Non-stop flights to Aqaba (AQJ)
King Hussein International Airpor is the third largest airport in Jordan. It is an international airport. In total there are 6 airports around the world that have direct flights to Aqaba, spread around 5 cities in 4 countries. Currently, there are 2 domestic flights to Aqaba.
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All direct flights to Aqaba Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Aqaba Best time to visit Aqaba Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 111 flights arriving at Aqaba Airport, which are 28 flights per week or 4 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Aqaba are routes from Amman (AMM) in Jordan and Cairo (CAI) in Egypt. These two routes together are operated 97 times this month, and make up for 87% of all monthly arrivals at King Hussein International Airpor.
The longest flight to Aqaba AQJ is departing from Abu Dhabi (AUH). This non-stop flight takes around 3 hours and 5 minutes and covers a distance of 1,257 miles (2,023 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.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Aqaba.
Airlines flying to Aqaba
Currently, there are 3 airlines that fly to Aqaba. Most flights to Aqaba are operated by Royal Jordanian, as they connect 5 airports to AQJ. That’s around 3 times as much as Turkish Airlines, 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:
What is the best time to visit Aqaba?
🏜️ Desert
Desert destinations like Aqaba are known for their hot days, with temperatures frequently exceeding 40°C (104°F), but cooler nights. With very little rainfall, these locations are famous for their extreme weather, breathtaking scenery, and the cultural heritage of their inhabitants. Despite the harsh living conditions, they provide a remarkable mix of adventure, calmness, and stunning landscapes, making them wonderful places to explore.
Aqaba is a wonderful destination to explore throughout the year, but it's advisable to avoid the summer months due to the intense heat. For a more enjoyable visit, plan your trip between September and May.
Business class flights to Aqaba
There are 5 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
The only intercontinental flights to King Hussein International Airpor (AQJ) are from Africa and the Middle-East, as of July 2026.
* Please note that there are no direct services from Europe, 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 Africa to Aqaba
Royal Jordanian (Oneworld): year-round 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): seasonal flights from Amman (ADJ), year-round flights from Amman (AMM), seasonal flights from Riyadh (RUH) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): seasonal flights from Amman (AMM) and 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 Royal Jordanian (Oneworld) or UM Air.
All flights from Egypt
Flights from Saudi Arabia to Aqaba
In Saudi Arabia, the only airport that has a direct connection to Aqaba is Riyadh. From Riyadh, direct flights are offered by Royal Jordanian (Oneworld). This route is not operational yet but will start in September.
All flights from Saudi Arabia
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 is a seasonal route that started in March and ends in June.
All flights from Turkey
Flights from United Arab Emirates to Aqaba
In United Arab Emirates, the only airport that has a direct connection to Aqaba is Abu Dhabi. From Abu Dhabi, direct flights are offered by Royal Jordanian (Oneworld). This route is not operational yet but will start in September.
All flights from United Arab Emirates
Domestic flights to Aqaba
Flights from Jordan to Aqaba
There are 2 airports in Jordan that have non-stop domestic flights to Aqaba.
From Amman, you can fly non-stop with Royal Jordanian (Oneworld) or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
From Amman, the only airline with direct flights is Royal Jordanian (Oneworld). This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in September.
All flights from Jordan
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 3 airlines flying to Aqaba from 6 airports around the world, as of July 2026.
Which airlines fly to Aqaba?
Royal Jordanian, Turkish Airlines and UM Air 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 and Star Alliance are currently the only two alliances that operate flights to Aqaba.
How many nonstop flights are there to Aqaba?
There are roughly 111 flights arriving at Aqaba every month (or 28 flights each week), from a total of 6 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?
Amman, Cairo and Abu Dhabi 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?
| Amman to Aqaba | 55m |
| Cairo to Aqaba | 1h 10m |
| Abu Dhabi to Aqaba | 3h 5m |
| Istanbul to Aqaba | 2h 50m |
| Riyadh to Aqaba | 2h 15m |
