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AQJ Aqaba King Hussein International Airport

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Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) serves Aqaba, about 10 km north of Aqaba. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

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ServesAqaba
From centre10 km
Non-stop2
Airlines2
TimezoneAsia/Amman
Elevation53 m

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Airport to city

Getting from Aqaba King Hussein International Airport to Aqaba

The airport is about 10 km north of Aqaba, about 20 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: No rail. Amman (AMM): the Airport Express bus to Tabarbour station (cheap, every 30–60 min), or a taxi.

Taxi & apps: An official flat fare from a desk inside the terminal to Amman. Uber and Careem are legal. Estimated fare to the centre: JD7–JD10.

Tipping: Round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~20 minJD7–JD10
Private transfer~20 minfixed upfront
Car rental~20 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Aqaba King Hussein International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~JD7–JD10 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Aqaba ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Aqaba King Hussein International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 2 destinations, operated by 2 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Royal Jordanian · Turkish Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Aqaba King Hussein International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Aqaba King Hussein International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Aqaba shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Aqaba King Hussein International Airport to the centre of Aqaba?
No rail. Amman (AMM): the Airport Express bus to Tabarbour station (cheap, every 30–60 min), or a taxi. The airport is about 10 km north of Aqaba, about 20 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Aqaba King Hussein International Airport to Aqaba?
Roughly JD7–JD10 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Aqaba King Hussein International Airport?
An official flat fare from a desk inside the terminal to Amman. Uber and Careem are legal.
What's the cheapest way from Aqaba King Hussein International Airport to Aqaba?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. No rail. Amman (AMM): the Airport Express bus to Tabarbour station (cheap, every 30–60 min), or a taxi.
Can I get from Aqaba King Hussein International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. No rail. Amman (AMM): the Airport Express bus to Tabarbour station (cheap, every 30–60 min), or a taxi. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Aqaba King Hussein International Airport?
About 2 destinations, including Amman, Istanbul. 2 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Aqaba King Hussein International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Aqaba King Hussein International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Aqaba King Hussein International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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