Cheap flights to Aqaba
Regular flights to Aqaba are served by the King Hussein International Airport, located 9 kilometers from the city center. Currently, there are flight connections from 3 cities, ensuring a steady flow of tourists to this region of Jordan. The highest number of flights arrive from Amman (42 flights per week), Cairo (6 flights per week), and Istanbul (2 flights per week).
Flights to this destination are operated by 2 airlines, with the national carrier Royal Jordanian playing a leading role. Regular air service is also provided by Turkish Airlines, which offers convenient connections via its main hub. Below on this page, you will find departure city cards with a search form to help you check current information and find out how to get to your destination.
Cairo — Aqaba
Flight insights to Aqaba
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Aqaba — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Aqaba come from Amman, Cairo and Istanbul. Amman leads with around 42 flights a week.
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Aqaba depart from Jordan, Egypt and Turkey. Jordan alone accounts for about 84% of all direct routes.
- Jordanavg $48
- Egyptavg $150
- Turkeyavg $149
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Aqaba range from Amman at $48 to Luxor at $287 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Ammanfrom $48
- Cairofrom $150
- Istanbulfrom $149
- Alexandriafrom $165
- Luxorfrom $287
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Aqaba from right now are Amman from $48, Beirut from $83 and Istanbul from $149.
- Ammanfrom $48
- Beirutfrom $83
- Istanbulfrom $149
- Cairofrom $150
- Alexandriafrom $165
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to Aqaba is from Istanbul at about 2h 17m, followed by Hail (1h 23m) and Yanbu (1h 22m).
- Istanbul2h 17m
- Hail1h 23m
- Yanbu1h 22m
- El Dabaa1h 20m
- Aswan1h 19m
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EgyptFrequently asked questions
- How many cities offer flights to Aqaba?
- As of today, there are regular flight connections to Aqaba from 3 different cities. This allows travelers to plan routes with layovers at major international aviation hubs.
- Which cities have the most frequent flights to Aqaba?
- The most popular route is the flight from Amman, with 42 flights per week. Other popular departure points include Cairo, with a frequency of 6 flights weekly, and Istanbul, with 2 flights.
- How many airlines fly to Aqaba?
- Two airlines operate flights to the city's international airport. The largest carriers on this route are Royal Jordanian and Turkish Airlines.
- Which airports serve flights to Aqaba?
- The main aviation hub for all international and domestic flights is King Hussein International Airport (AQJ). It is located in close proximity to the city, just 9 kilometers from the center.
- When is the best time to buy flight tickets to Aqaba?
- To find the best deals, it is recommended to start monitoring prices a few months before your trip. It is optimal to book tickets 8–12 weeks before departure to have access to a wider range of fares.
- How to find cheap tickets to Aqaba?
- It is recommended to check flight prices for nearby dates, as costs can vary significantly depending on the day of the week. You should also keep an eye out for special offers from major carriers, such as Royal Jordanian.