Flying from Aqaba Airport (AQJ) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, making Athens one hour behind Aqaba.
Leave enough time to make your AQJ to ATH flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Aqaba Airport to Athens International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between AQJ and ATH:
Istanbul Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
Sofia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Aqaba Airport (AQJ) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Aqaba Airport to Athens International Airport flight is 256 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 483 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from AQJ to ATH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Aqaba Airport to Athens International Airport.
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Handy information about Aqaba Airport (AQJ)
Aqaba Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from AQJ touch down on schedule 90% of the time.
Central Aqaba to Aqaba Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
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Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
If you're arriving on a late Aqaba Airport to Athens International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near ATH:
Grab a Athens International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Athens International Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Athens International Airport, Athens is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Aqaba Airport to Athens International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Athens. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Aqaba Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from AQJ to ATH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are the start of reasons to visit.
