Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ): what you need to know
Aqaba's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Aqaba nine hours behind Sydney.
To ensure you get on your SYD to AQJ flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)
Currently, RM2,593 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to King Hussein International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM5,206. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SYD to AQJ. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to King Hussein International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SYD to AQJ by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to King Hussein International Airport.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near SYD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to King Hussein International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)
Nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal if you've touched down on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to King Hussein International Airport flight. ENG-Murjan Apartment and Aqaba Recreational Centre are comfortable options near AQJ.
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a King Hussein International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Al Thuraya Car Hire, Arena Rent a Car or Dollar and find adventure across Aqaba and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from King Hussein International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) to central Aqaba
King Hussein International Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Aqaba. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to King Hussein International Airport. March is the busiest month to visit Aqaba. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Aqaba is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Lock in your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to King Hussein International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SYD to AQJ in January. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Jordan
Zarqa is just one of the many places in Jordan waiting to be discovered once you've seen Aqaba. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Zero salon, Al Sharaq Park and Al fajer Arabians نادي ومربط الفجر للجواد العربي.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Jordan, head for Irbid, about 354 kilometres north of Aqaba. EMAR IRBIID PARK, Al Worood and Irbid Saray Osmanli Citadel are key highlights.
