Travelling from Rome to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Rome. Explore your options departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) when booking your flight from Rome to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ).
Aqaba is 1 hour ahead of Rome. King Hussein International Airport is located in Aqaba, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Rome to AQJ.
Travelling during a popular month like August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Rome to AQJ. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
FCO is about 32 kilometres from central Rome. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will show you the best route and your public transport options.
Want a handy hotel close to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Rome to King Hussein International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Split up your flight from Rome to King Hussein International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and AQJ are:
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
CIA is about 18 kilometres from central Rome. It'll take 42 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes.
You're going on vacation, so why not spend another night away? Consider checking in to one of these hotels near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport the day before your flight from Rome to AQJ:
About King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)
Few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've landed on a late flight from Rome to King Hussein International Airport. Aqaba Recreational Centre and ENG-Murjan Apartment are comfortable options near AQJ.
Getting from King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) to central Aqaba
King Hussein International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Aqaba. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 13 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)
C$203 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Rome to King Hussein International Airport. Return flights start from C$418. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get flight tickets from Rome to AQJ if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Rome to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Rome to King Hussein International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Aqaba in April when things are quieter.
Schedule your flight from Rome to AQJ for July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Aqaba to range from 19ºC to 40ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Rome to King Hussein International Airport in January when temperatures average between 6ºC and 21ºC.
More about Aqaba
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Aqaba right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Rome to King Hussein International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Aqaba Fort, Mamluk Castle and Royal Yacht Club Restaurant are leading attractions which should feature on any good Aqaba itinerary.
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