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288 € Cheap Flights from Aqaba to Istanbul

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Istanbul.288 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Jul, returning Mon, 29 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Aqaba on Wed, 30 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon, 29 Dec, arriving in Aqaba.Price includes taxes and charges.From 288 €, select.
Istanbul.295 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Oct, returning Fri, 10 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Aqaba on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 10 Oct, arriving in Aqaba.Price includes taxes and charges.From 295 €, select.
Istanbul.302 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Jul, returning Fri, 8 Aug.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Aqaba on Wed, 23 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 8 Aug, arriving in Aqaba.Price includes taxes and charges.From 302 €, select.
Istanbul.304 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Sep, returning Fri, 26 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Aqaba on Wed, 17 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 26 Sep, arriving in Aqaba.Price includes taxes and charges.From 304 €, select.
Istanbul.318 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Aug, returning Fri, 5 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Aqaba on Fri, 29 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 5 Sep, arriving in Aqaba.Price includes taxes and charges.From 318 €, select.
Istanbul.337 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Dec, returning Mon, 22 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Aqaba on Wed, 17 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon, 22 Dec, arriving in Aqaba.Price includes taxes and charges.From 337 €, select.
Istanbul.349 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 May, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Aqaba on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Aqaba.Price includes taxes and charges.From 349 €, select.
Istanbul.404 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Aug, returning Fri, 29 Aug.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Aqaba on Fri, 22 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 29 Aug, arriving in Aqaba.Price includes taxes and charges.From 404 €, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Aqaba to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in October.
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Aqaba to Istanbul: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found288 €
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time2 hrs, 48 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week1

Finding cheap flights from Aqaba to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Aqaba to Istanbul is 288 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 48 minutes is the average flight time from Aqaba to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines flies direct from Aqaba to Istanbul.
As of July 2025, there is one flight per week flying from Aqaba to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Aqaba to Istanbul is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Aqaba Airport to Istanbul Airport on Wednesday, 30 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 48 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Turkish Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know

  • Around 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from King Hussein International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

  • The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Aqaba.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your AQJ to IST flight.

  • You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as March. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • Getting to Istanbul (and then discovering more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a breeze with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from King Hussein International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

  • The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Turkish Airlines.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from King Hussein International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between AQJ and IST include:

    • Queen Alia International Airport

    • Cairo International Airport

    • Sofia Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way King Hussein International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight is 266 €. A round-trip fare right now is 288 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from AQJ to IST.

  • Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from King Hussein International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from AQJ to IST.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from King Hussein International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

Handy information about King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)

  • King Hussein International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 89.06% of flights that take off from AQJ land on time.

  • Central Aqaba to King Hussein International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • If you're taking an early flight from King Hussein International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, why not stay close by? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy some extra sleep) at ENG-Murjan Apartment. Aqaba Recreational Centre is another handy option near AQJ.

Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late King Hussein International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IST instead:

  • Grab an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are popular providers you can book with here.

  • Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks before your travel date.

Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.

  • Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 45 minutes.

When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from King Hussein International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Istanbul. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in February.

  • The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from King Hussein International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • Look for cheap tickets from AQJ to IST in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Istanbul has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.

  • If you want to check out another major stop in Türkiye (Turkey), consider Izmir, about 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are the start of reasons to visit.

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