General information
Aqaba is a city in the deep south of Jordan, located on the Red Sea. Aqaba is a holiday destination for sun seekers and culture lovers. Aqaba king Hussein Airport is the nearest airport for visiting the valley / desert of Wadi Rum and Petra, Jordan’s main tourist attraction. Aqaba itself is not a special destination, nevertheless it has some nice hotels with a private beach. The airport is small and old, but has grown in passenger numbers in recent years thanks to low-cost carriers such as Ryanair and easyJet.
Ryanair offers cheap flights to and from Aqaba Airport. Jordan has two international airports that are used for scheduled flights, Amman Queen Alia Airport and Aqaba King Hussein Airport.
Where is Aqaba King Hussein Airport situated?
The airport is located north of the city, close to the border with Israel. Aqaba King Hussein Airport is accessible via the 65 Dead Sea Highway and Airport Street which runs parallel to the runway.
How many terminals does Aqaba King Hussein Airport have?
The airport has one terminal consisting of a Departures hall and Arrivals hall. These are not interconnected. Aqaba Airport is modern on the outside, but old on the inside. There are few facilities at Aqaba King Hussein Airport, however there is a VIP Lounge available.
A good alternative for flying to or from Aqaba King Hussein Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in Jordan.
| Eilat Ramon Airport (Israel) | 13km |
| Sharm El Sheikh Airport (Egypt) | 192km |
Which airlines fly from and to Aqaba King Hussein Airport?
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Royal Jordanian -
Turkish Airlines -
Ryanair - easyJet
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Norwegian
