Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ): what you need to know
Aqaba's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Aqaba two hours ahead of London.
Your LHR to AQJ flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to King Hussein International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LHR and AQJ:
Sofia Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Cologne Bonn Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to King Hussein International Airport flight is RM1,318. A round-trip fare is currently RM2,794. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from LHR to AQJ, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to King Hussein International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on time at their destination.
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to LHR? If you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to King Hussein International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)
Touching down on a late London Heathrow Airport to King Hussein International Airport flight? Collect your luggage and go directly to the comfort of a nearby hotel. Two good options close to AQJ are ENG-Murjan Apartment and Aqaba Recreational Centre.
Pick up a King Hussein International Airport rental car and explore Aqaba and beyond with your own set of wheels. Al Thuraya Car Hire, Arena Rent a Car and Dollar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from King Hussein International Airport around one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
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 busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to King Hussein International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Aqaba in April.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to King Hussein International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Aqaba during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LHR to AQJ sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Jordan
Zarqa is just one of the many places in Jordan waiting to be explored after you've seen Aqaba. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Zero salon, Al Sharaq Park and Al fajer Arabians نادي ومربط الفجر للجواد العربي.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Jordan, consider Irbid, roughly 354 kilometres north of Aqaba. EMAR IRBIID PARK, Al Worood and Irbid Saray Osmanli Citadel are among its highlights.