King Hussein International Airport (Aqaba) (AQJ)
Aqaba Airport Transfer Guide
King Hussein International Airport (Aqaba) is about 10 km from central Aqaba. Pre-book a private transfer: your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals with a name sign, at a fare fixed when you book.
- Driver tracks your flight
- Fare fixed when you book
- ✍ Name sign in arrivals
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King Hussein International Airport (Aqaba) (AQJ)
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King Hussein International Airport (Aqaba) (AQJ) is about 10 km from central Aqaba. A pre-booked transfer is the door-to-door option: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
- Distance to the centre
- About 10 km
- Cheapest way in
- Careem
- Fastest
- Taxi
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Where can your driver take you from AQJ?
Transfers you can pre-book from Aqaba airport. Tap one to see cars and prices.
Other ways from AQJ into Aqaba
Journey times from the table below; traffic and time of day change them.
| Option | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Airport taxi (fixed rate) | 15-20 min | Standard option |
| Careem | 15-20 min | App-based + cheaper |
| Hotel shuttle | 15-20 min | Resort guests |
Fares, frequencies and tips for each option are in our Aqaba airport transport guide.
Skip the taxi queue in Aqaba
Your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals in Aqaba.
From landing to the door
How your Aqaba pickup works
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No taxi queue and no haggling: the fare was fixed when you booked.
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One driver, door to door
From AQJ your driver takes you straight to Aqaba's centre, the station or out to resorts and towns in the region, with no changes on the way.
- Your driver tracks your flight and waits if you land late
- Fare fixed when you book
- Met in arrivals with a name sign
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Data when you land
An eSIM gets you online to message your driver without roaming charges.
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How far is King Hussein International Airport (Aqaba) from central Aqaba?+
King Hussein International Airport (Aqaba) (AQJ) is about 10 km from central Aqaba. Fastest way in: Taxi.
What is the cheapest way from AQJ into Aqaba?+
Careem. Our Aqaba airport transport guide compares every option.
Can I pre-book a private transfer from AQJ?+
Yes. Welcome Pickups operates in Aqaba: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
Ready for Aqaba?
Your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals in Aqaba.
Arriving in Aqaba
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