Why go
- City in Aqaba Governorate, Jordan.
- Served by Ovda Airport (VDA).
History
Aqābaʾ is the only coastal city in Jordan and the largest and most populous city on the Gulf of Aqaba. Situated in southernmost Jordan, Aqaba is the administrative center of the Aqaba Governorate. The city had a population of 148,398 in 2015 and a land area of 375 square kilometres (144.8 sq mi).
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Royal Jordanian RJ (A319, A320, Embraer 195, Embraer 175) · 1 route: Amman
- Turkish Airlines TK (A319) · 1 route: Istanbul
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Thomas Cook Airlines MT (A321) · 1 route: Paris
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ovda Airport (VDA); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: AQJ has direct flights to 2 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Amman, Istanbul). By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: From Jordan to Egypt. (Aqaba Nuwaibee, 50JD, 3hours, taxi from center 5JD max), 7.7 km); routes include Nuweiba - Aqaba.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Aqaba. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.