Flying from King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) to Amman: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 56 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from King Hussein International Airport to Amman.
Aqaba (the location of King Hussein International Airport) and Amman are in the same timezone — UTC+2.
With 118 flights a week between the two airports, King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) is the most popular route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 00:35. If you'd like to make the most of your day before taking off, the last departure from AQJ to AMM is with Royal Jordanian at 23:35.
To ensure you get on your flight from AQJ to Amman, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Direct flights from King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) to Amman are available for booking. Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) is where you'll be landing.
You'll have your choice of carriers that offer direct flights from King Hussein International Airport to Amman. Book your ticket with one of these:
For a flight within Jordan, you don't need a passport or visa. However, you'll have to present some kind of identification, such as an ID card or driver's licence. Once you've booked flight tickets from King Hussein International Airport to Amman, make sure your ID is up to date.
To reach AQJ from central Aqaba, it takes around 13 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a convenient place to stay before your flight from King Hussein International Airport to Amman? Aqaba Recreational Centre and ENG-Murjan Apartment are near AQJ. They're a particularly good choice if you're catching an early flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) to Amman
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from King Hussein International Airport to Amman is C$32. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$98. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from AQJ to Amman, reserve your trip 8 months ahead of the departure date.
Organize your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from King Hussein International Airport to Amman. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Airports in Amman
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to central Amman is roughly 40 kilometres. It takes around 43 minutes to get to the centre driving.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from King Hussein International Airport to Amman. Book one of these accommodation options near AMM instead:
Best time to go to Amman
August is the busiest month for flights from King Hussein International Airport to Amman. To avoid the crowds, visit Amman in April when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Amman is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 36ºC. Book your flights from King Hussein International Airport to Amman in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 17ºC. Search for cheap flights from AQJ to Amman sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Amman
Start your Amman trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from King Hussein International Airport to Amman, explore our selection of hotels including:
All great vacations should include some sightseeing. Amman Citadel, Viewpoint roman theatre and Rainbow Street are attractions you won't want to skip in Amman.
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