Flying from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to King Hussein International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Aqaba is UTC+2, which is two hours behind Abu Dhabi.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your AUH to AQJ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as February, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi offers direct flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to King Hussein International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Aqaba — and maybe even more of Jordan if you have time.
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi is the top choice for travellers on this route.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Abu Dhabi International Airport to King Hussein International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between AUH and AQJ:
Queen Alia International Airport
Cairo International Airport
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)
Currently, RM584 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Abu Dhabi International Airport to King Hussein International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM1,570. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from AUH to AQJ, book your journey six months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to King Hussein International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from AUH to AQJ.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to King Hussein International Airport.
Handy information about Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Abu Dhabi International Airport, 78.54% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Abu Dhabi International Airport from central Abu Dhabi, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to AUH? If you're catching an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to King Hussein International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)
Landing late on an Abu Dhabi International Airport to King Hussein International Airport flight? Collect your luggage and head directly to the comfort of a nearby hotel. Two great choices close to AQJ are ENG-Murjan Apartment and Aqaba Recreational Centre.
Grab a King Hussein International Airport rental car and discover Aqaba and beyond with your own wheels. Al Thuraya Car Hire, Arena Rent a Car and Dollar are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from King Hussein International Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) to central Aqaba
From King Hussein International Airport, Aqaba is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)
March is the most popular month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to King Hussein International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Aqaba in April.
Before locking in your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to King Hussein International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Aqaba, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from AUH to AQJ in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of Jordan
Zarqa is just one of the many places in Jordan waiting to be explored once you've seen Aqaba. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Zero salon, Al Sharaq Park and Al fajer Arabians نادي ومربط الفجر للجواد العربي.
Irbid is another sought-after destination in Jordan and is around 354 kilometres north of Aqaba. No journey is complete without experiencing EMAR IRBIID PARK, Al Worood and Irbid Saray Osmanli Citadel.