Travelling from New York to Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ): What you need to know
Aqaba is eight hours ahead of New York. Aqaba King Hussein International Airport is located in Aqaba, which runs on the UTC+3 timezone.
Your flight from New York to AQJ won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
July is a busy month for air travel. If you're heading away then or around a major holiday like Thanksgiving, show up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from New York to AQJ with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between JFK and AQJ include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
The journey from central New York to JFK takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from New York to Aqaba King Hussein International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, 73% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Break up your flight from New York to Aqaba King Hussein International Airport with a stop at Istanbul Airport (IST). One of the main stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and AQJ, it's a great opportunity to enjoy some downtime before continuing your journey.
EWR is around 24 kilometres from central New York. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to AQJ flight:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 71%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on time.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The trip to LGA from central New York is around 55 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 30 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early New York to Aqaba King Hussein International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights land within the expected time frame. At LGA, that figure is 69%.
The street address of New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from New York to Aqaba King Hussein International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near AQJ instead:
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Getting from Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) to central Aqaba
Central Aqaba is around 11 kilometres from Aqaba King Hussein International Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)
555 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from New York to Aqaba King Hussein International Airport. A return flight starts at 1.223 €. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from New York to AQJ if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from New York to Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from New York to Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ). February is the peak month for travel to Aqaba. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in December.
Lock in a New York to AQJ plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Aqaba to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from New York to Aqaba King Hussein International Airport in January when temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Aqaba
After booking your flight from New York to Aqaba King Hussein International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Aqaba:
You'll find plenty of awesome things to do in Aqaba when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Head straight for Sheikh Zayed Mosque followed by South Beach and South Beach Aqaba.
Explore more of Jordan
If you're looking to explore another corner of Jordan, head for Madaba, roughly 241 kilometres north of Aqaba. Madaba Archaeological Park, Madaba Mosaic Map and Al-Masarwa Cathedral Ruins are key reasons to visit.
